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Wonderful day school and after school choir programs. Truly a wonderful, welcoming community! Our family is so grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of PBA. My son is happy and loves school, loves his teachers and has built solid friendships. He came into the school during 6th grade with no music background at all and fell in love with this place instantly– after one shadow day.

He was impressed by the music classes and by the opportunity to participate in discussions in the small classroom setting. I had never seen him more purely excited about school. I had to make it work!

We have been so happy with this decision. Mr. Brown is an amazing music teacher, he makes learning fun and can turn a crow into a canary. The academic staff are awesome as well. My son has gotten a well-rounded education that includes hands on Science, Math, and Humanities, Theatre, Latin, Spanish, etc.. plus extracurricular activities such as cooking and basketball. And he has become a quite a gentleman!

My family and friends are all impressed by my son’s school friends whom all stand out among their peers as polite, confident and very articulate young men. My son can now read music and has had amazing opportunities to perform and tour– at Warriors, A’s and Cal games, with the SF Symphony, at cathedrals, colleges, and conferences, domestically and internationally. No exaggeration, I can not reiterate enough how truly special this place is!

Michelle M.

PBA has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our son. He’s not a kid who’s hard-wired to be a musician, but he’s come to enjoy singing and — most important to his parents — he’s come to enjoy the satisfaction of working really hard for something (like performing with the SF Symphony or singing the National Anthem at a Warriors game.)

Our son is a 2e kid: Exceptionally bright, but also challenged by his ADHD. Two hours of choir in the afternoons has noticeably leveled him out. Singing is physical; it calls for executive functioning and social attunement, and he gets emotional regulation/support by journeying with his peers through the roller coaster of frustration, progress, setbacks, progress. The school was walloped by COVID (aerosol transmissions, having to wear a mask to sing) but is building back. Since COVID, we have enjoyed the academic increase in individualized attention, more “outdoor days,” and more field trips. But we also know that many of our sons’ voices are about to change, and that PBA needs an infusion of boy sopranos! 🙂

Please feel free to reach out if you’re at all curious about Pacific Boychoir Academy! We could never have guessed the gifts PBA has given our whole family. It’s a very special place.

Anonymous Parent

I will be forever grateful to the staff of PBA for contributing so much to the development of my son, not just as a singer but a human being..

My son started at PBA in the fall of 2018 as a 4th grader and has had a wonderful experience. He was not part of the after school program but the boys were very accepting of him and welcoming right from the beginning. The teachers are very dedicated at the school and really work with the needs of each individual student. The musical training is excellent as well.

My son actually told me that he was amazed and happy to find other friends that were like him in interests. The boys are given many wonderful performance opportunities. Even with the shelter-in-place currently happening, the teachers have found creative ways to keep the students engaged and prospering. I highly recommend this school.

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Our experience with the PBA Day School has been excellent. Since our son joined in the fall of 2023, we’ve seen tremendous growth in a relatively short time. He has enthusiastically immersed himself in reading music and delving into music theory, all while taking on more personal responsibility. We’ve also witnessed his math sense soar, which we attribute to the comprehensive music education he’s receiving.

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.

What truly touches us is our son’s genuine love for his school. The small classroom cohort has fostered a supportive environment where every boy, despite their differences, respects and uplifts one another. Witnessing their camaraderie has been heartwarming.

PBA’s robust SEL program also deserves mention. Students are recognized for embodying specific virtues, and the SEL sessions, known as ‘town hall meetings,’ focus on building community, fostering service, and nurturing leadership skills. This commitment to character development is deeply ingrained in the school’s culture. For instance, when a bathroom flooded recently, many boys voluntarily cleaned it up during their recess time, showcasing initiative as well as a strong sense of responsibility and respect for their school.

We transitioned to PBA from a home-schooling background with zero regret. PBA genuinely felt like the perfect next step in my son’s educational journey given that the class sizes are so small, the academics are individualized, and the community is so welcoming and inclusive.

Seeing our son’s enthusiasm for school and his sense of belonging fills us with excitement. We anticipate not only exceptional musical accomplishments, but also continued personal, academic, and leadership growth in the years ahead.

Catharine David

My experience with the Pacific Boychoir and their excellent leadership is unforgotten. I was very impressed by how quickly the choir would adjust to the difficult parts in the War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. If parents and teachers would know how much easier it is to educate children who are disciplined through music-making, the whole world would be full of children’s choirs.

The group boasts youngsters who have been trained both physically and vocally in the art of singing. They’re not just gathering to sing and have fun; they are really serious about music-making,

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My experience with the Pacific Boychoir and their excellent leadership is unforgotten. I was very impressed by how quickly the choir would adjust to the difficult parts in the War Requiem by Benjamin Britten. If parents and teachers would know how much easier it is to educate children who are disciplined through music-making, the whole world would be full of children’s choirs.