Category: Orchestra Updates

Nov 17

Preconcert dinner orders due Wednesday 11/23!

Students wishing to partake in our special preconcert “Winter is Coming” dinner on Tuesday, December 6th — make sure you are signed up by Wednesday, November 23rd! Sign up and pay $15 (plus convenience fee) at CheddarUp. We will feast on IKEA’s world-renowned Swedish meatball (or plantball) dinner plate to coordinate with our Scandinavian “Winter is Coming” concert theme. The dinner, served buffet-style, comes complete with beef and pork meatballs (or plant balls), cream sauce, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and Lingonberry jam. This meal can accommodate peanut and tree nut allergies, as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary needs, so please be sure to check out the drop-down menu options and specify restrictions in the form. We will also provide a hot chocolate bar with festive toppings! Please note that IKEA has a firm deadline for ordering so we cannot accept late dinner orders this time around.

We would also appreciate volunteers for food donations and help serving dinner/hot chocolate and/or staffing our hospitality tables in Langley Hall just before the concert. Please consider helping us ensure our concert days are an amazing experience for not only our students, but our entire orchestra community. Please sign up at the SignUpGenius.

We look forward to seeing you at the concert!

Nov 14

Bravo to Langley’s SRO representatives!

from left to right: Dr. Scott McCormick (orchestra director), Henry Lin (trumpet), Jayden Lee (flute), Finn Fitzgerald (viola), Audrey Goodner (concertmaster), Jacqui Go (flute), Jasmine Alcorn (violin), Edward Park (cello), Zelmay Jan (tuba), Connor Chun (violin); not pictured: Ryan Healy (percussion)

Congratulations to Langley’s Senior Regional Orchestra representatives, who participated in Virginia’s Northern Regional event Thursday, November 10 – Saturday, November 12 at West Potomac High School in Alexandria. The event culminated in a fabulous concert on Saturday afternoon. These students will be eligible to audition in February for the All-VA event.

Oct 20

A glorious Gaelic Gala

Symphonic Orchestra performs “Lord of the Dance”

On Tuesday, October 18th, Dr. Scott McCormick and the Langley Orchestra presented its Gaelic Gala concert, featuring a variety of Celtic music and stunning dances from the O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing.

Dancers from the O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing rehearse before the concert

Prior to the concert, orchestra students enjoyed a baked potato bar and enjoyed Celtic-themed treats in Langley Hall. Highlights of the concert included performances of traditional Irish music including reels and jigs.

Concert Orchestra performs “Echoes of Ireland”

Student soloists played alongside each of Langley’s three orchestras: Concert Orchestra (freshmen & sophomores), Symphonic Orchestra (juniors & seniors), and Philharmonic Orchestra (all grade levels by audition).

Junior violinist and concertmaster of the Symphonic Orchestra, Tano Chun, rehearses his solo for “Scenes from the Emerald Isle”

The concert program can be downloaded below, and a concert recording link will be made available to orchestra families via e-newsletter and Schoology. (Be sure to sign up for e-news in the right sidebar if you aren’t already subscribed.)

2022-10-18 Gaelic Gala FINALDownload

Special thanks to Theatre Director Brian Kaufman and his Saxon Stage Tech Team for building the stage platform and managing the varying sound and light requirements during our concert. And a huge thank you and shout out to all of our volunteers — students, parents, and alumni parents — who support the Langley Orchestra in countless ways.

Check out many more fabulous photos on our Shutterfly site. A million thanks to our concert photographer, Rania Razek!