Academics with Music Study for Boys Grades 2-8 in Oakland

No Previous Musical Experience Required!  Learn More

Private School for Boys | East Bay & Oakland

Unleash boys’ potential when academics and music harmonize for grades 2-8.

For 25 years, PBA has harnessed the power of music and boy-energy to build skills for success!

PBA’s music-integrated academics unleash boys’ intellectual curiosity, inspire boys to achieve, and grow boys’ confidence and commitment by singing in our world-renowned boys choir.

  • Developmental Benefits of Music
  • Music-Integrated Academic Curriculum
  • Boys’ Intellectual Curiosity
  • No Musical Experience Required

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

A School with Opportunities that Boys Remember for a Lifetime

Day School music study includes learning to sing in our GRAMMY Award-winning boys choir.

Our acclaimed youth choir ignites a force for excellence and teamwork — growing each boy’s musical skills, motivation and confidence.

Our boys’ commitment opens doors to powerhouse performances and exciting travel opportunities — giving them life experiences that few boys encounter at their age, if ever.

A School with Opportunities that Boys Remember for a Lifetime

Day School boys learn to sing in our GRAMMY Award-winning boys choir.

Our boys’ commitment and teamwork opens doors to powerhouse performances and exciting travel opportunities — giving them life experiences that few boys encounter at their age, if ever.

Schools Our Graduates Have Attended

Sharpen boys’ attention, patience and critical thinking.

Engage focused minds and teamwork with musicianship.

Developmental gifts of musicianship help boys excel scholastically — building both practical and creative skills for boys’ future success.

  • Cognitive Development
  • Math Aptitude & Reading Skills
  • Abstract Problem-Solving
  • Listening Skills
  • Discipline & Practice Habits
  • Small Student Cohorts

Small Private Elementary & Middle School | Oakland & East Bay Boys

Hear Our Boys Sing!

Advanced Day School boys are known as “Varsity Troubadors.” These choristers join PBA’s high school choristers to tour internationally 12-14 days each summer.

Younger Day School boys are “Junior Varsity Troubadors,” who tour domestically each summer for 3-5 days. Past tour destinations include Seattle, Phoenix and Southern California.

  • Varsity & Junior Varsity Troubadors
  • Premier Opportunities for Day School Boys
  • Symphonies & High-Profile Performances
  • International & Domestic Tours

Who are the older boys singing?

Graduates of our Day School often continue to perform in the Pacific Boychoir through their high school years — refining their trained voices and singing together for International Tour 12-14 days each summer.

Small Private Elementary & Middle School | Oakland & East Bay Boys

Hear Our Boys Sing!

Advanced Day School boys are known as “Varsity Troubadors.” These choristers join PBA’s high school choristers to tour internationally 12-14 days each summer.

Younger Day School boys are “Junior Varsity Troubadors,” who tour domestically each summer for 3-5 days. Past tour destinations include Seattle, Phoenix and Southern California.

  • Varsity & Junior Varsity Troubadors
  • Premier Opportunities Offered to Day School Boys
  • Symphonies & High-Profile Performances
  • International & Domestic Tours

Who are the older boys singing?

Graduates of our Day School often continue to perform in the Pacific Boychoir through their high school years — refining their trained voices and singing together for International Tour 12-14 days each summer.

Our sons dive deeply into their academic subjects, sometimes using music history, lyrics and languages of the music they are singing to enrich their academic studies.

PBA Day School Parent
Berkeley Parents Network

No Musical Experience Required!  Learn More

Small Private School | Oakland & East Bay Boys

Support boys’ unique development, interests and needs.

PBA was founded as a safe space for boys to mature — to make mistakes and take risks in a healthy and encouraging environment. Our culture supports boys to meet their challenges and developmental milestones together.

Strong peer relationships and PBA’s close community create a school where boys know they are valued and understood for their unique selves.

  • Safe Space for Boys to Mature
  • Strong & Supportive Community
  • Challenges & Milestones Together
  • Celebrate Boys’ Unique Selves

Open Admissions for 2025-26.  Apply Here

High School Preparation | MIddle School Oakland

Distinguish boys for high school and beyond with PBA’s accomplishments.

PBA boys stand apart from their peers — with confident communication, demonstrated work ethic and extraordinary real-world accomplishments.

We empower boys to embody what they’ve learned at PBA and take their next steps with self-reliance and poise.

  • Boys Stand Apart from their Peers
  • Work Ethic & Accomplishments
  • Self-Reliance & Poise
  • Admissions Counseling for High School Placement

When I served on the Admissions Committee at one of the country’s finest universities, we were fortunate to have an abundance of highly qualified candidates.

Students with experiences like Pacific Boychoir Academy, though, would always go to the top of my list.

These students have demonstrated achievement that goes well beyond the classroom, and they have acquired skills that will serve them well for a lifetime.

Harry Garland, Ph.D
Professor, Entrepreneur & PBA Supporter

Diversity

We value diversity and difference. PBA seeks out boys of all ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all students in which our boys learn from each other and prepare for lives in an increasingly diverse and global society. Pacific Boychoir Academy is not affiliated with any church, religious faith, ethnic group or specific geographic area.

Faculty

Our faculty members offer the encouragement, creativity, inspiration and one-on-one attention that each boy individually requires. In addition to a small learning environment that supports the unique educational needs of boys, PBA’s strong community provides guidance and mentoring at crucial junctures in boys’ development and education.

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

4 Ways to Explore Day School at Pacific Boychoir Academy

Attend an Info Session

Join us online to learn how PBA unlocks your son’s potential and opportunities by combining academics with music!

Info sessions are held Monday evenings, 5:00-5:45 PM.

Zoom Chat with Ms. Solorio

Schedule 20 minutes for an online meet-and-greet with PBA’s Principal, Ana Solorio, to explore our curriculum, philosophy and culture.

Visit PBA’s New Oakland Campus

Come for a tour to meet our faculty members — and our boys! A visit is the best way to see the energy and dedication that PBA boys bring to every class and rehearsal.

Apply Now

Start your application for PBA today. The FACTS online-admissions platform allows users to complete the application in more than one sitting, if necessary.

Attend a Virtual Info Session

Virtual info sessions are held Monday evenings from 5:00-5:45 PM.

Zoom Chat with Ms. Solorio

Schedule 20 minutes for an online meet-and-greet with Principal, Ana Solorio, to explore PBA’s curriculum, philosophy and culture.

Visit PBA’s New Oakland Campus

Scheduling a tour is the best way to see the energy and dedication PBA boys bring to every class and rehearsal.

Start an Application

Start your PBA application today. Applicants may complete the application in more than one sitting, if necessary. 

Be Part of Something Extraordinary.

Give your boy the gift of engaged learning, mastery in music and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.