Concerts/Programs:
Fall Concert- LHS Auditorium -The first concert of the school year features all five Langley choirs performing choral works from numerous composers in a variety of musical styles and genres. In addition to sacred and secular European masterworks, this concert often presents some traditional American music, including spirituals, gospel songs, and show and jazz standards.
Renaissance Madrigal Feaste- Capital Church Vienna, - A December holiday favorite is our Renaissance Madrigal Feaste and Program, where we celebrate the season as in the ancient traditions of Merrie Olde England! Guests are treated to a fabulous renaissance-style dinner and an amazing evening of traditional 16th-century entertainment, led by our renowned Madrigals. The Feaste usually occurs the first or second weekend of December, with performances on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets go on sale in November and the event does sell out! Please click here for more information.
Winter Concert - LHS Auditorium- Our Winter Concert follows on the heels of our Renaissance Madrigal Feaste and leads us all into a celebration of the holiday season. A combined choir opening and finale are highlights of this concert.
Pyramid Concert - LHS Auditorium- The Pyramid Concert is designed to showcase the musical growth and development of vocal music students from elementary school through high school. Several of Langley's feeder elementary schools perform, followed by the middle school and high school students. This concert culminates with a grand finale performed by all the students in attendance!
Pre-Festival Concert - LHS Auditorium- This concert provides our choirs the opportunity to showcase for the public the musical selections they have prepared for their participation in the District XII Choral Festival (see below). The Pre-Festival Concert occurs a few days before the Choral Festival Weekend.
Spring Show - LHS Auditorium- The capstone of our school year, this concert always has a show business theme, from Disney to Broadway and beyond. Popular tunes, professional choreography, and a traditional send-off for our graduating seniors make this a fun and memorable evening for all. Tickets for this concert go on sale in early May.
*Concerts are free and open to the public, except where otherwise noted.
Competitions and Festivals:
VMEA Competitions and Festivals - Each year, the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) sponsors several statewide choral events for chorus members. The VMEA has divided the state into sixteen districts. Langley High School is in District XII.
* District XII (All-District) Honors Chorus - Members of the District XII Honors Chorus represent the best high school chorus students in our district. Students are required to sing alone and to sight-read a piece of music for the audition. A guest conductor of national renown rehearses and conducts the chorus.
District Honors Chorus members participate in four after-school rehearsals to learn the music. The event takes place in early February at a local high school and consists of two days of rehearsal with the conductor and a performance.
All Concert Choir students are required to audition for All-District Chorus; if chosen, participation is voluntary.
* All-Virginia (All-State) Chorus - Top 11th and 12th grade vocalists from around the state perform music that broadens the musical experiences they have already received in school. Students have the opportunity to work with master conductors to learn a varied repertoire of quality music that will challenge and enhance their singing skills.
To audition for the All-Virginia Chorus, juniors and seniors must first audition and be selected for their District (All-District) Honors Chorus. Auditions for All-State are held during the District Honors Chorus event. Students are required to sing alone and to sight-read a piece of music for the audition. Twenty-four students are chosen from each district to participate in the All-Virginia Chorus. This event usually takes place in late April from Thursday through Saturday at a selected venue from around the state.
* VMEA Honors Choir - All 12th grade students enrolled in their school choral programs are eligible to audition with the recommendation of their school choral director. One hundred thirty-two seniors are chosen from across the state to participate in the Honors Choir. The Choir performs at the VMEA Annual Conference in mid-November.
Click here for additional information.
District XII Choral Festival - This event is open to all schools in our district. Each chorus performs a warm-up selection and two adjudicated (judged) selections before a panel of judges. The judges grade each chorus on their performance, giving each chorus a rating (superior, excellent, good, fair) and comments. Each chorus is also judged on their sight-reading ability.
* Spring Choir Trip Competition - Our annual Spring Choir Trip has become a favorite LHS Choral Department tradition. Each spring, choir members vote to choose the competition in which they will participate the following spring. Past competitions have taken us to Atlanta, New York City, Orlando, and San Diego. The choirs perform the selections they prepared for the District XII Choral Festival.
*Voluntary participation
Concerts/Programs:
Fall Concert- LHS Auditorium -The first concert of the school year features all five Langley choirs performing choral works from numerous composers in a variety of musical styles and genres. In addition to sacred and secular European masterworks, this concert often presents some traditional American music, including spirituals, gospel songs, and show and jazz standards.
Renaissance Madrigal Feaste- Capital Church Vienna, - A December holiday favorite is our Renaissance Madrigal Feaste and Program, where we celebrate the season as in the ancient traditions of Merrie Olde England! Guests are treated to a fabulous renaissance-style dinner and an amazing evening of traditional 16th-century entertainment, led by our renowned Madrigals. The Feaste usually occurs the first or second weekend of December, with performances on both Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets go on sale in November and the event does sell out! Please click here for more information.
Winter Concert - LHS Auditorium- Our Winter Concert follows on the heels of our Renaissance Madrigal Feaste and leads us all into a celebration of the holiday season. A combined choir opening and finale are highlights of this concert.
Pyramid Concert - LHS Auditorium- The Pyramid Concert is designed to showcase the musical growth and development of vocal music students from elementary school through high school. Several of Langley's feeder elementary schools perform, followed by the middle school and high school students. This concert culminates with a grand finale performed by all the students in attendance!
Pre-Festival Concert - LHS Auditorium- This concert provides our choirs the opportunity to showcase for the public the musical selections they have prepared for their participation in the District XII Choral Festival (see below). The Pre-Festival Concert occurs a few days before the Choral Festival Weekend.
Spring Show - LHS Auditorium- The capstone of our school year, this concert always has a show business theme, from Disney to Broadway and beyond. Popular tunes, professional choreography, and a traditional send-off for our graduating seniors make this a fun and memorable evening for all. Tickets for this concert go on sale in early May.
*Concerts are free and open to the public, except where otherwise noted.
Competitions and Festivals:
VMEA Competitions and Festivals - Each year, the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) sponsors several statewide choral events for chorus members. The VMEA has divided the state into sixteen districts. Langley High School is in District XII.
* District XII (All-District) Honors Chorus - Members of the District XII Honors Chorus represent the best high school chorus students in our district. Students are required to sing alone and to sight-read a piece of music for the audition. A guest conductor of national renown rehearses and conducts the chorus.
District Honors Chorus members participate in four after-school rehearsals to learn the music. The event takes place in early February at a local high school and consists of two days of rehearsal with the conductor and a performance.
All Concert Choir students are required to audition for All-District Chorus; if chosen, participation is voluntary.
* All-Virginia (All-State) Chorus - Top 11th and 12th grade vocalists from around the state perform music that broadens the musical experiences they have already received in school. Students have the opportunity to work with master conductors to learn a varied repertoire of quality music that will challenge and enhance their singing skills.
To audition for the All-Virginia Chorus, juniors and seniors must first audition and be selected for their District (All-District) Honors Chorus. Auditions for All-State are held during the District Honors Chorus event. Students are required to sing alone and to sight-read a piece of music for the audition. Twenty-four students are chosen from each district to participate in the All-Virginia Chorus. This event usually takes place in late April from Thursday through Saturday at a selected venue from around the state.
* VMEA Honors Choir - All 12th grade students enrolled in their school choral programs are eligible to audition with the recommendation of their school choral director. One hundred thirty-two seniors are chosen from across the state to participate in the Honors Choir. The Choir performs at the VMEA Annual Conference in mid-November.
Click here for additional information.
District XII Choral Festival - This event is open to all schools in our district. Each chorus performs a warm-up selection and two adjudicated (judged) selections before a panel of judges. The judges grade each chorus on their performance, giving each chorus a rating (superior, excellent, good, fair) and comments. Each chorus is also judged on their sight-reading ability.
* Spring Choir Trip Competition - Our annual Spring Choir Trip has become a favorite LHS Choral Department tradition. Each spring, choir members vote to choose the competition in which they will participate the following spring. Past competitions have taken us to Atlanta, New York City, Orlando, and San Diego. The choirs perform the selections they prepared for the District XII Choral Festival.
*Voluntary participation