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After School Choirs and Music Education for Boys & Girls

After School Choir and Music Education for Boys & Girls

Year-Round Admissions for After School Choirs. Find Out More

Sing, grow and succeed in Oakland’s distinguished choir for young voices.

Pacific Boychoir Academy nurtures an expert appreciation for the joy, love and skill of music.

Our GRAMMY Award-winning youth choir grows children’s confidence, inspires commitment and builds close friendships. Young choristers at PBA know they are part of something exceptional.

  • Acclaimed Vocal & Music Training
  • Inspiration, Commitment & Confidence
  • Be Part of Something Exceptional
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Discover Sorella choirs for girls at PBA.

Girls thrive in small ensembles with individual attention.

Sorella creates a musical environment for girls that’s supportive, challenging and inspiring.

Small ensembles create personalized instruction and close friendships — with the opportunity for each girl to sing, excel and shine.

  • Small Ensembles for Personal Attention
  • Inclusive Peer Groups & Friendships
  • Opportunities to Shine
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Prelude Young Music Classes for Children Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Joyful, high-quality music education for girls and boys.

Expert child music educators use playful and age-appropriate methods to make music logical and intuitive to children

Prelude classes are 45 minutes in length and offered in 12-week sessions — but kids are invited to join at any time! Let us introduce you to Prelude with a complimentary class!

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Learn about PBA’s Choirs for Elementary School Boys

Four treble ensembles represent our younger boys’ advancing skills in vocal training and musicianship.

Minstrels

After School Choir
Beginning Boys
Grades 1-3

Minstrels explore rhythm through patterns, movement and playing Orff instruments. Boys learn the basics of posture, breath control and how to read music notes.

Minstrels choristers are exposed to a variety of musical styles and qualities of singing — while they practice teamwork and the skills of focused listening!

Minstrels perform twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Intermezzi ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,275/year
Director: Maggie Ruenzel

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Minstrels

After School Choir
Beginning Boys
Grades 1-3

Minstrels explore rhythm through patterns, movement and playing Orff instruments. Boys learn the basics of posture, breath control and how to read music notes.

Minstrels choristers are exposed to a variety of musical styles and qualities of singing — while they practice teamwork and the skills of focused listening!

Minstrels perform twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Intermezzi ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,275/year
Director: Maggie Ruenzel

Learn More About Minstrels

Intermezzi

After School Choir
Intermediate Boys
Grades 3-5

Intermezzi boys study rhythm, intonation and solfege (Do-Re-Mi notation and hand movements.) Choristers also learn tuneful singing, breath control and the skills to sing in two or three voice parts.

Intermezzi performs 2-3 times a year for casual events, and twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Cantori ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,300/year
Director: Emily Kusnadi

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Intermezzi

After School Choir
Intermediate Boys
Grades 3-5

Intermezzi choristers study rhythm, intonation and solfege (Do-Re-Mi notation and hand movements.) Boys also learn tone quality, breath control and the skills to sing in two or three voice parts.

Intermezzi performs 2-3 times a year for casual events, and twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Cantori ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,300/year
Director: Emily Kusnadi

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Cantori

After School Choir
Experienced Boys
Grades 5-8

With the goal of being one of the best boychoirs in the United States, Cantori rehearsals are repertoire-intensive — emphasizing multiple-voice parts, advanced music-reading and ear-training techniques.

Cantori performs 5-8 times a year and receives invitations to sing for high-profile performances and symphony engagements. Cantori boys are key choristers in PBA’s 4-5 day Domestic Tour in June.

When Cantori boys enter high school, they advance to our Changed Voices ensemble.

Rehearsal: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $3,225/year
Director: Tim Silva

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Cantori

After School Choir
Experienced Boys
Grades 5-8

With the goal of being one of the best boychoirs in the United States, Cantori rehearsals are repertoire-intensive — emphasizing multiple-voice parts, advanced music-reading and ear-training techniques.

Cantori performs 5-8 times a year and receives invitations to sing for high-profile performances and symphony engagements. Cantori boys are key choristers in PBA’s 4-5 day Domestic Tour in June.

When Cantori boys enter high school, they advance to our Changed Voices ensemble.

Rehearsal: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $3,225/year
Director: Tim Silva

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Day School Admissions Open for 2025-26. Learn More

Day School Troubadors

Boys Grades 2-8 thrive with sophisticated artistry from daily music paired with academics.

  • Advanced Vocal Skills & Musicianship

  • Work Ethic & Commitment

  • Confidence & Poise

  • Strong Peer Relationships & Teamwork

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Day School Troubadors

Boys Grades 2-8 thrive with sophisticated artistry from daily music paired with academics.

  • Advanced Vocal Skills & Musicianship

  • Work Ethic & Commitment

  • Confidence & Poise

  • Strong Peer Relationships & Teamwork

Learn More About Day School

Financial Aid & Scholarships Available for Academic Year 2025-26. Learn More!

High School Choirs at Pacific Boychoir Academy

Changed Voices

After School Choir
Advanced Young Men
Grades 9-12

Changed Voices is a challenging and fast-paced performance choir. These choristers have vocal skills across their upper and lower registers and experience with a variety of choral music. This ensemble combines tenor, baritone and bass voices, sings in 4-8 parts and practices sight-reading music.

Changed Voices sings for high-profile performances and symphony engagements. These young men tour 12-14 days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

New members are accepted each year by audition. 

Rehearsal: Mondays 6:45-9:15 pm
Tuition: $2,900/year
Director: Zach Salsburg-Frank

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Changed Voices

After School Choir
Advanced Young Men
Grades 9-12

Changed Voices is a challenging and fast-paced performance choir. These choristers have vocal skills across their upper and lower registers and experience with a variety of choral music. This ensemble combines tenor, baritone and bass voices, sings in 4-8 parts and practices sight-reading music.

Changed Voices sings for high-profile performances and symphony engagements. These young men tour 12-14 days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

New members are accepted each year by audition. 

Rehearsal: Mondays 6:45-9:15 pm
Tuition: $2,900/year
Director: Zach Salsburg-Frank

Learn More About Changed Voices

Continuum A Cappella

PBA’s Flagship Ensemble
Elite Young Men
Grades 9-12

PBA’s elite a cappella ensemble performs music ranging from sacred Renaissance motets to contemporary pop hits. Most Continuum choristers are PBA Day School graduates who have sung together for 5-10 years!

Continuum has released singles on Spotify and Apple Music and has been featured in numerous film and television projects.

Continuum performs 15-20 times per year for private events, competitions, symphony engagements and other high-profile appearances. These choristers tour 12-24  days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

Continuum choristers must audition yearly for membership in PBA’s most respected and advanced ensemble.

Continuum A Cappella

PBA’s Flagship Ensemble
Elite Young Men
Grades 9-12

PBA’s elite a cappella ensemble performs music ranging from sacred Renaissance motets to contemporary pop hits. Most Continuum choristers are PBA Day School graduates who have sung together for 5-10 years!

Continuum has released singles on Spotify and Apple Music and has been featured in numerous film and television projects.

Continuum performs 15-20 times per year for private events, competitions, symphony engagements and other high-profile appearances. These choristers tour 12-14 days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

Continuum choristers must audition yearly for membership in PBA’s most respected and advanced ensemble.

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Pacific Boychoir Academy offers amazing benefits to every boy or girl who wants to sing and grow — regardless of previous music experience or perceived talent.

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