Combine Academics with Music For Boys’ Success in Oakland

Unlock academic strengths with the developmental gains of daily music study.

No Previous Music Experience Required!

Discover PBA’s extraordinary journey for elementary and middle school boys.

Academics with daily music study — and opportunities that come once in a lifetime.

With No Musical Experience Required.

Private School for Boys | East Bay & Oakland

Unleash boys’ potential when academics and music harmonize.

Our Day School boys develop scholastic confidence and intellectual curiosity — and self-reliance that comes with singing in our GRAMMY-winning boys choir.

  • Music-Integrated Academics
  • Grow Confidence & Commitment
  • Boy-Friendly Education
  • No Musical Experience Required

Hear Day School Boys Sing

Day School boys are included in performance opportunities typically reserved for our high school choirs. Daily music study at school makes it possible!

Schools Our Graduates Have Attended

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.

Hear Parents Speak About Their Sons’ Connections at PBA

Learning and singing together in PBA’s unique environment creates a true sense of belonging at school for boys.

Rolling Admissions for 2025-26   Learn More

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.

Deirdre M.
PBA Day School Parent

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 a solid academic foundation, confident communication and real-world achievement.

Solid Academic Foundation
Work Ethic & Accomplishments
Admissions Counseling for High School Placement

Inside the Music: What Makes PBA Different

Our boys thrive in an environment where academics and music go hand in hand— take a sneak peak at how each day blends challenge, joy and discovery.

A School with Opportunities that Boys Remember for a Lifetime.

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

PBA’s powerhouse performances and amazing travel opportunities create experiences that few boys encounter at their age — if ever.

A School with Opportunities that Boys Remember for a Lifetime.

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

PBA’s powerhouse performances and amazing travel opportunities create experiences that few boys encounter at their age — if ever.

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

Explore Your Boys’ Opportunities for Elementary & Middle School at PBA

Chat with Principal Solorio

Speak with Principal Ana Solorio by phone or Zoom to discuss if PBA might be the right fit for your boy.

Attend a Virtual Info Session

Join us online to learn more about PBA’s academics, music education and culture — with April & May dates for Rolling Admissions season.

Schedule a Shadow Day

Prospective students “shadow” one of our boy ambassadors, while parents meet with PBA’s Academic and Music Directors.

Is Day School at PBA the Right Fit for Your Boy?

Complete our form and we will respond ASAP — we love sharing about the exceptional academic and music instruction at PBA!

If you’d like to speak sooner, please call us at (510) 948-3565.

Phone:
(510) 948-3565  Inquiries & Admissions

Email:
sing@pacificboychoir.org

Address:
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

Discover how exceptional choral and music education brings out the best in your child.