About Us

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The Langley Orchestras are directed by Dr. Scott "Doc" McCormick. You can find out more about our illustrious director at the about the director page. The Orchestras meet in Hertzler Hall at Langley High School. Below is a description of each orchestra.

Philharmonic Orchestra

Meets 3rd Period

• Membership is by Audition Only
• Private Instruction is strongly reccommended
• Competes Annually at the Grade VI Level in the District XII Orchestra Festival
• Members are expected to represent LHS in District, Regional, and All-State Orchestra
• Often combines with members of the band or chorus for mixed collaborative projects
• Meets frequently after school for combined rehearsals with Symphonic Orchestra

Symphonic Orchestra

Meets 6th Period

• Membership is by audition, with consideration for section size and class standing
• Private instruction is strongly recommended
• Competes annually at the Grade V level in the District XII Orchestra Festival
• Meets frequently after school for combined rehearsals with Symphonic Orchestra

Concert Orchestra

Meets 5th Period

• Membership is through completion of Freshman Orchestra, for Juniors and Seniors
• Private instruction is encouraged but not required
• Competes Annually at the Grade IV level at the District XII Solo & Ensemble Festival
• Often combines with Symphonic Orchestra or Freshman Orchestra for larger orchestral works

Freshman Orchestra

Meets 7th Period (Every Day)

• Membership is for freshmen beginning their exposure to high school orchestra
• Class is intended as a training program for more advanced sections
• involves a "lab" component geared for students without private instruction
• competes at the Grade III or IV level at the District XII Solo & Ensemble Festival

Chamber Orchestra

Meets 4th Period

• Membership is by director's choice and suited to individual projects
• Represents LHS at:
  • The Corcoran gallery
  • School concerts
  • Receptions and performances in the community