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

Transform Boys’ Elementary & Middle School with Music

Private School for Boys | East Bay & Oakland

Unlock Your Boy’s Potential Where Academics & Music Harmonize

For 25 years, PBA has harnessed the power of music to build boys’ skills for success!

Boys with no prior musical experience find a home in our Day School — they thrive with an innovative, music-integrated curriculum that inspires joy, strong peer relationships and a commitment to achieve.

  • Innovative Music-Integrated Curriculum
  • Strong Peer Relationships
  • Inspiration & Commitment to Achieve
  • No Musical Experience Required

A School with Experiences that Boys Remember for a Lifetime

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

PBA ignites the commitment to excellence and teamwork — growing each boy’s musicianship, confidence and poise.

Our boys’ perseverance 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 Experiences that Boys Remember for a Lifetime

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

PBA ignites the commitment to excellence and teamwork — growing each boy’s musicianship, confidence and poise.

Our boys’ perseverance opens doors to powerhouse performances and exciting travel opportunities — giving them once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Schools Our Graduates Have Attended

Sharpen boys’ attention, patience and critical thinking.

Engage focused minds and teamwork with musicianship.

Our Day School curriculum goes beyond instilling a lifelong love of music by leveraging the developmental advantages of musicianship — helping boys excel scholastically, build strong interpersonal connections, and develop creative and practical skills for future success.

  • Cognitive Development
  • Math Aptitude & Reading Skills
  • Creativity & Abstract Thinking
  • Focus & Listening
  • Discipline & Practice Habits

Private Elementary & Middle School | Oakland

Hear Our Boys Sing!

Who Are These Older Boys With Them?

Day School graduates continue to sing with PBA through high school — refining their trained voices and touring internationally for 12-14 days each summer.

“Varsity Troubadors” are advanced choristers currently enrolled in Day School. These 5th-8th grade boys join the high-school boys to tour internationally 12-14 days each summer.

Younger Day School boys tour domestically each summer for 3-5 days. Past destinations include Seattle, Phoenix and Southern California.

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Small Private School | Oakland & East Bay Boys

Boys Fit at PBA

When boys study and sing together, they grow comfortable with their voices — both musically and socially. Our boys take risks, grow in resilience and confidence, and develop enduring friendships.

Small cohort-style learning and strong community at PBA create an elementary and middle school experience where boys know they are valued and understood for their unique selves.

  • Strong Peer Relationships
  • Supportive Community
  • Grow Confidence & Self-Reliance
  • Celebrate Boys’ Unique Selves

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Come Learn & Sing with Us!

 PBA offers boys an unforgettable education for elementary and middle school — regardless of prior musical training or perceived talent.