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"Langley Choirs Give Back!"
The past two years have been exciting ones for Langley choirs, due in no small part to achieving in May 2008 our goal of purchasing a Steinway Grand Piano for the stage and in April 2008 traveling to Italy on our first international Performance Tour. Understanding how extremely fortunate we are to have the support of such generous parents and friends in the Langley community, 2008-09 will bring the return of our "giving back" campaign, by which our choirs will donate their time and talents within the community, as well as raise funds for area high school choral programs less fortunate than ours. As the school year progresses, check back here to learn more about how "Langley Choirs Give Back"!
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2007-08
GIVING BACK CAMPAIGN |
Langley Choirs end the school year by giving back!
Having raised $1600 at the May 30th Car Wash in Great Falls, the choirs voted to contribute their hard-earned dollars to two local FCPS choral programs not as fortunate as ours. The Choral Guild, in like mind, voted to add $400 to the sum, and on June 30th, at the final performance of "Show People," the Choir Council presented $1000 checks to the choral directors of Edison High School and Mt. Vernon High School (both in Alexandria, VA). What a great way to end the year!
Women's Chamber Choir Gives Back. On Sunday, May 4th, from 2:30 - 3:00 PM, the Women's Chamber Choir performed at the Great Falls Festival. Before their performance, a number of the girls helped at the Kidz Clubhouse booth by painting faces, handing out popcorn, and making balloon animals. Thanks, ladies, for giving back to the community, and thanks to Ms. Taylor for accompanying them!
 Voicemale Gives Back with Heart! On Valentine's Day, Voicemale sang "My Girl" to twelve lucky girls during 7th period. They also sang to a number of teachers and the front office staff! Donations for their "singing valentine" will be split equally between the American Heart Association and the Spring Trip. Thanks, gentlemen, for spreading the Valentine's spirit not only through the halls of Langley but to the AHA!
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 The Madrigals Give Back! On February 4th, th e Madrigals per formed at The Virginian, a retirement residence, as part of our "giving back" campaign. Choir parent Betsy Hubbell, who attended the performance, wrote "The residents were soooo impressed with these kids, their commitment, their intellect, and talents. They really gushed about the performance, costumes, and discipline these kids exhibited. It was a great success!"
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 December 11th, Madrigals Give Back! Cristi Leslie, parent of Madrigal Senior, Katie Leslie, writes: "Oh my goodness!! What an experience that was last night! The residents of Cameron Glen (Assisted Living) were so appreciative of the Madrigal Performance! It was if they were children, seeing Santa for the first time!! And our kids were wonderful! They interacted with the residents, caroled the halls, sometimes going into the rooms of the residents, and didn't seem to want to leave! It warmed my heart, and when they sang the last song, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", the residents sang with them. The kids were so touched that many were tearful as the song ended. What a wonderful gift they gave to those less fortunate than themselves!! All of the parents would have been so proud of their kids!!"
Having enjoyed themselves so much at Cameron Glen, the Madrigals decided to continue the fun and traveled to Reston Town Center, where they caroled in front of Clyde's. Apparently, many driving by in cars slowed and rolled down their windows, and pedestrians stopped and asked to have their pictures taken with them! Another fun event, as the LHS Choral Department Gives Back!
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 The Women's Chamber Choir Gives Back! United Airlines and Hospice Care of Virginia would like to say "thank you" to the Women's Chamber Choir for volunteering their time to give back to the community.
Women's Chamber performed Saturday, December 8th, at Dulles Airport. United Airlines hosted a "Fantasy Flight" for children who are terminally ill. All the children and their families were given boarding passes to the North Pole. After entering through security, they boarded their flight, and while the plane taxied around the runway, the children were treated to the movie Mickey's Christmas. A half an hour later, the children exited the plane at a different gate, into the "North Pole"! The employees at United worked for weeks on the decorations, and even had it snowing when the children came off the plane! Santa, Mrs. Claus, all the elves, and even Ronald McDonald were there and our Women's Chamber Choir performed Christmas carols.
Diane Anderson, parent of WCC Junior, Caroline Anderson, writes, "When the choir was done, the children wanted to make "special requests" so our girls all sat on the floor and began singing whatever Christmas songs were requested. It was such a sweet time and parents were taking pictures of their children dancing and hugging. One of the little girls even asked if they were all princesses." A heartwarming and wonderful day!
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LHS Choirs Give Back! On Saturday, October 20th, Madrigals, Women's Chamber Choir, and Voicemale gave back to the community by performing as part of Churchill Road Elementary School's 50th Anniversary "Homecoming" Celebration. From "Runaround Sue" to "Unforgettable" and "Hit Me with a Hote Note," LHS students delivered a fun time for all, while helping to support the efforts of one of our pyramid schools as well. Some of our students had fun as well!
 
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