Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
- How often will I have music?
- When can I join Chorus? When is it offered?
- What performance opportunities does the Chorus have?
- What instrumental oportunities are available for my child?
- Why does every 4th and 5th grader have to sing in small groups for Mrs. Aspan?
How often will I have music?
Music classes meet once each 5-day cycle. Kindergarten
students have a 30-minute session. Grades 1-4 meet for 40 minutes; grade 5
meets for 45 minutes.
When can I join Chorus? When is it offered?
Chorus is for 4th and 5th graders. It meets once each week
for 40 minutes. Information about rehearsals and a sign-up form will be sent home
the first week of classes in September and January.
What performance opportunities does the Chorus have?
At each school, there will be a WINTER CONCERT in December and a SPRING CONCERT in April or
May. This past December, as in 2007 and 2008, the Sellersville Chorus sang at the annual Perkasie
Tree-Lighting event. Chorus members have also sung "The National Anthem" and "God Bless
America" at several Philadelphia Phantoms' games at the Wachovia Spectrum over the past 6 years.
What instrumental oportunities are available for my child?
Fourth and fifth graders are invited to join the Band. Third, fourth, and fifth graders are invited to
join the Orchestra (strings). In weekly music classes, third graders are taught to play the recorder in
the 3rd marking period. All students are taught to play rhythm instruments, boomwhackers, and
Orff instruments within their weekly Music classes.
Why does every 4th and 5th grader have to sing in small groups for Mrs. Aspan?
For two reasons! First, in order to assess each student's vocal ability and
quality, I need to really LISTEN to you sing in a setting other than a large
group-like setting, as you often do in Music classes. The second reason for
this is that I want to give you the opportunity to decide on your own whether
you would like to be part of the 4th Grade or 5th Grade Chorus at Sellersville
and WRE.