Explore Music-Integrated Curriculum for Boys Grades 2-8

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Oakland Private Education for Boys | Elementary & Middle School

Excel through the harmony of music and academics.

PBA students grow aptitudes and ways of thinking that extend far beyond the basics of elementary and middle school.

By integrating music into academics, our boys develop problem-solving skills with the discipline, creativity and confidence that prepare them for future success.

  • Small Cohort Learning
  • Individual Academic Attention
  • Hands-On Education
  • Innovative Curriculum

Move, explore and directly interact with academic subjects.

Small cohorts and active education align with boys’ natural curiosity! PBA celebrates boys’ need to move, explore and question the world around them. Our instructors channel boys’ natural energy into the inspiration to learn and achieve.

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Instruction Compliments
What Boys Learn in the Music Room

This Spring, our boys study the monomyth, progressive stages through the "Hero's Journey" and read J. R. R. Tolkien.

PBA performs "Fellowship of the Ring" with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2024.

Instruction Compliments
What Boys Learn in the Music Room

This Spring, our boys study the monomyth, progressive stages through the "Hero's Journey" and read J. R. R. Tolkien.

PBA performs "Fellowship of the Ring" with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2024.

PBA performs "Fellowship of the Ring" with the San Francisco Symphony in April 2024.

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Empower every boy through personalized learning.

Individual academic attention allows PBA to adapt lessons to each boy’s pace and curiosity — deepening comprehension and making every topic more relevant and engaging.

Small classes and personalized attention equip PBA boys with the skills and confidence to tackle new challenges with purpose.

  • Adapt to Each Boy’s Pace & Curiosity
  • Tangible & Engaging Lessons
  • Close Learning Gaps from COVID
  • Confidence to Tackle New Challenges

Why Pacific Boychoir Academy for Boys Grades 2-8?

  • Small Class Sizes. Student-Teacher ratio is 1:5 per cohort.
  • Individual Support for Students’ Strengths, Challenges and Interests.
  • English, Math, Science, Humanities & History, Spanish, Art
  • Active & Hands-On Learning
  • Boy-Friendly Environment

Going into PBA, we were already aware of the top-notch music program. What has pleasantly surprised us, though, has been the academic excellence. The director of education has played a pivotal role in fostering strong connections with each family and ensuring that every student is appropriately challenged. Her dedication to supporting each student has far exceeded our expectations.

Catharine D.
Day School Parent

Instruction Compliments
What Boys Learn in the Music Room

This Spring, our boys study Ancient Civilizations and Spanish. They sing Alma Llanera ("Soul of the Plains") — a traditional South American zarzuela with a combination of 3/4 and 6/8 meters.

PBA travels to Peru for Summer International Tour 2024 — and visits Machu Picchu.

Instruction Compliments
What Boys Learn in the Music Room

This Spring, our boys study Ancient Civilizations and Spanish. They sing Alma Llanera ("Soul of the Plains") — a traditional South American zarzuela with a combination of 3/4 and 6/8 meters.

PBA visits Machu Picchu on Summer International Tour 2024 to Peru.

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Prepare Boys for High School Success with Elementary and Middle School at PBA

Academic success requires the same investment as elite musicianship — master the basics to build a strong foundation!

English Language Arts

Read confidently and write effectively! After a solid foundation for spelling and grammar, we assign books from classics to new works. Our boys learn to express their ideas with creativity and clarity.

Humanities & History

Learn about cause and effect, power and structure, government and war, land and geography and chronological timelines. Study cultural context, point-of-view and what makes a source reliable.

Mathematics

Make math visible and accessible — with tangible exercises to grow boys’ reasoning and critical thinking. Comprehend math foundations instead of relying on memorization and rote procedure!

Spanish Language

Immerse grades 2-6 with Spanish stories, songs and art! Middle school boys focus on speaking, reading and writing in Spanish while they expand their knowledge of Spanish-speaking communities.

Science

Apply theoretical knowledge to scientific method with engaging and hands-on projects. Areas of focus include Life Science, Earth & Space Science and ETS (Engineering, Technology and Applied Science).

Physical Education

Sports, exercise and games appeal to “boy energy” and emphasize boys’ social-emotional development, communication, and generous sportsmanship. Singing is also physical — requiring physiology knowledge and somatic awareness.

Diversity

We value diversity and difference. Pacific Boychoir Academy is not affiliated with any church, religious faith, ethnic group or specific geographic area. We seek out boys of all ethnic, economic and geographic backgrounds. PBA is a diverse environment with students from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Our boys learn from each other and prepare for lives in an increasingly diverse and global society.

Faculty

Our faculty members offer boys the encouragement, creativity, inspiration and one-on-one attention they need. In addition to a learning environment that values the specific needs of boys, our staff at PBA provides guidance and mentoring at crucial junctures in boys’ development and education.

Why PBA for Music Education for Boys Grades 2-8?

  • Daily Musical Study (2 hours)
  • Music Theory Education
  • Expert Integration with Academics
  • Whole-Brain Learning & Development
  • Boy-Friendly Environment
  • Social Skills & Close Friendships
  • Premier PBA Performance Opportunities for Day School Boys
  • Small Ensemble Instruction

Is Pacific Boychoir Academy Right for Your Boy?

Schedule a brief virtual chat with Principal Solorio to learn how Day School at PBA can bring our the best in your boy.