Begin Your Journey at Pacific Boychoir Academy

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Give your boy academic challenge, musical training and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities!

Our boys thrive at PBA with small class sizes, active learning, and placement in top high schools.

Start your application today for 2024-25!

Visit PBA

Check out what Pacific Boychoir Academy is all about!

We welcome prospective choristers and their families to tour our Oakland campus.

Join us for an academic class or rehearsal if you’re interested in PBA!

Request More Info

Want to learn more about Pacific Boychoir Academy?

Complete our Inquiry Form! We’ll respond promptly to answer your questions about our choirs or day school.

We love to share about PBA!

Financial Aid at Pacific Boychoir Academy

While PBA’s tuition is modest when compared to other Bay Area independent schools, we want Pacific Boychoir Academy to be financially accessible for all families.

Financial aid is granted on a case-by-case basis. We safeguard the equity and confidentiality of your financial data by partnering with a third-party to evaluate financial aid applications.

Apply for financial aid at  https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/3D0BH/landing-page.

Troubador Annual Scholarship

The Troubador Annual Fund awards an annual $20,000 scholarship to promising boy vocalists with a commitment to excellence in academics and musicianship.

Scholarship funds are awarded to boys registering for the 2024-25 academic year.

Award Criteria for Boys Grades 3-8

  • Musical Ability
  • Financial Need
  • Strong Desire to Grow Academically and Musically

Contact sing@pacificboychoir.org to learn more about the Troubador Annual Scholarship.

What’s the Application Process at Pacific Boychoir Academy?

Meet With Us Online

Get to know Pacific Boychoir Academy at an upcoming Virtual Information Night!

Learn more about PBA’s exceptional academic and music programs — and our approach to educating boys!

Check our Events Page for upcoming sessions, or schedule directly at admissions@pacifiboychoir.org or (510) 652-4722.

Visit Our Campus

Attend a School Day at PBA

Experience a typical day at Pacific Boychoir Academy!

We encourage prospective students to attend a “Shadow Day”— where visiting boys “shadow” one of our student ambassadors. At the bell, prospective students begin a typical school day at Pacific Boychoir Academy!

During Shadow Days, families are invited to tour the campus and meet with our Academic Director. Our leadership team will be happy to answer your questions about PBA!

Or Join Us for Monday Night Dinner

Experience the long-standing tradition of Monday Choir Dinners PBA!

Join us at the Staff Table for a unique introduction to PBA! Monday Night Dinner is a relaxed setting and provides a glimpse into our school traditions and culture. PBA’s Music Director and leadership team will be on-hand to answer questions.

After dinner, we host guests for a tour of PBA’s campus — and take a peak into our boys evening rehearsal!

Apply Online

Our application contains questions for both parents and prospective students. We want to know why your boy might be a good fit for PBA, and how we can provide the best experience for him!

PBA delivers admissions decisions within 30 days of submission.

Apply at https://pba-ca.client.renweb.com/oa/?memberid=17286

Applications require:

  • $35 application fee
  • Transcripts from current school, if available.

Academic & Musical Assessment

Day School applicants return to PBA for a placement interview with our Academic and Music Directors.

Placement interviews are part of a comprehensive assessment process — to help PBA individualize the academic strategy for each student.

We encourage families to provide additional information about their boy’s academic, emotional, and social needs.

Want to know more about Pacific Boychoir Academy?

Request a 1-on-1 with our Academic Director to understand how Pacific Boychoir Academy brings out the best in your child.