Elementary Choirs

The Village Elementary Choral Program has a long, proud tradition of award-winning excellence. Students are offered two leveled ensembles which gives them the opportunity to practice more advanced singing skills over the course of their time in the program. In Crusader Choir, second and third grade singers learn the basics of pitch matching, tone production, two-part harmonization, vowel shaping, and choral blend and balance. In Village Voices, fourth and fifth grade singers continue to expand on those skills. Students in both groups sing in multiple languages each year and have several performances. Both groups also have the opportunity to attend a professionally adjudicated competition in the spring (which includes an afternoon at Disneyland or Knotts Berry Farm). The goal of the program is to foster a life-long love of singing and to provide students with the skills necessary to continue their musical education beyond their elementary years.

Registration for Village Voices and Crusader Choir for 2023-24 is now closed.

Village Voices
Grades: 4th - 5th grade
When: Monday and Thursday 7:30 - 8:15 AM
Cost: $200

Crusader Choir
Grades: 2nd - 3rd grade
When: Wednesday 7:30 - 8:15 AM (on late start days, rehearsal will start at 8:30 AM)
Cost: $150

Instructor: Ashley Cherney
Location: Room 44
Classes begin: week of September 5
Registration deadline: September 1

Meet the Director: Ashley Cherney

Ashley Cherney serves as our Elementary Music and Choir Director. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in music education with a vocal emphasis. She has a passion for instilling a foundation of music exploration for elementary learners to create lifelong music lovers. In her spare time, Ashley is a worship leader, vocalist and actress. She has a love for musical theatre and has performed in many productions such as Mary Poppins, Songs for a New World, and Company.