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After School Choirs and Music Education for Boys & Girls

After School Choir and Music Education for Boys & Girls

No Previous Music Training Required!

Sing, grow and succeed in Oakland’s distinguished youth choirs.

Boys learn the skill and joy of musicianship at PBA.

Schedule an Introductory Class

Inspire boys’ confidence, friendships and love for music.

Our world-renowned children’s choir grows boys’ confidence, commitment and close friendships through the joy of singing together.

  • Acclaimed Vocal & Music Training
  • Inspire Confidence & Commitment
  • Lifelong Friendships

Learn about PBA’s Choirs for Elementary School Boys

Four treble ensembles represent our younger boys’ advancing skills in vocal training and musicianship.

Minstrels

After School Choir
Beginning Boys
Grades 1-3

Minstrels explore rhythm through patterns, movement and Orff education instruments. Boys learn the basics of posture, breath control and how to read music notes.

Minstrels perform twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Intermezzi ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,275/year
Director: Maggie Ruenzel

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Minstrels

After School Choir
Beginning Boys
Grades 1-3

Minstrels explore rhythm through patterns, movement and playing Orff instruments. Boys learn the basics of posture, breath control and how to read music notes.

Minstrels perform twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Intermezzi ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,275/year
Director: Maggie Ruenzel

Learn More About Minstrels

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Intermezzi

After School Choir
Intermediate Boys
Grades 3-5

Intermezzi boys study rhythm, intonation and solfege. Choristers also learn tuneful singing, breath control and the skills to sing in two or three voice parts.

Intermezzi performs 2-3 times a year for casual events, and twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Cantori ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,300/year
Director: Emily Kusnadi

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Intermezzi

After School Choir
Intermediate Boys
Grades 3-5

Intermezzi choristers study rhythm, intonation and solfege. Boys also learn tone quality, breath control and the skills to sing in two or three voice parts.

Intermezzi performs 2-3 times a year for casual events, and twice a year in our Winter and Spring Family Concerts. When ready, boys advance to PBA’s Cantori ensemble.

Rehearsal: Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $2,300/year
Director: Emily Kusnadi

Learn More About Intermezzi

… what these boys can do with sight reading, learning different languages in song, and the professionalism of working together is life-changing.

Deirdre M
PBA Parent

Cantori

After School Choir
Grades 5-8

Cantori rehearsals are repertoire-intensive — emphasizing multiple-voice parts, advanced music-reading and ear-training techniques.

Cantori performs 5-8 times a year and receives invitations to sing for high-profile performances. Cantori boys are key choristers in PBA’s 4-5 day Domestic Tour in June.

When Cantori boys enter high school, they advance to our Changed Voices ensemble.

Rehearsal: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $3,225/year
Director: Tim Silva

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Cantori

After School Choir
Experienced Boys
Grades 5-8

Cantori rehearsals are repertoire-intensive — emphasizing multiple-voice parts, advanced music-reading and ear-training techniques.

Cantori performs 5-8 times a year and receives invitations to sing for high-profile performances. Cantori boys are key choristers in PBA’s 4-5 day Domestic Tour in June.

When Cantori boys enter high school, they advance to our Changed Voices ensemble.

Rehearsal: Mondays & Wednesdays 4-6 pm
Tuition: $3,225/year
Director: Tim Silva

Learn More About Cantori

Discover PBA’s Unique Elementary & Middle School for Boys

Unleash boys’ potential when academics and music harmonize at school!

  • Small Cohort Learning
  • Math Aptitude & Reading Skills
  • 2 Hours of Daily Music Study
  • Grow Boys’ Commitment & Confidence
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Learn About High School Choirs at Pacific Boychoir Academy

Two advanced ensembles showcase PBA’s exceptional vocal training and musicianship.

Changed Voices

After School Choir
Grades 9-12

Changed Voices combines tenor, baritone and bass voices, sings in 4-8 parts and increases sight-reading skills. These choristers have vocal skills across their upper and lower registers and experience with a variety of choral music.

These young men tour 12-14 days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

New choristers are accepted each year by audition. 

Rehearsal: Mondays 6:45-9:15 pm
Tuition: $2,900/year
Director: Zach Salsburg-Frank

Learn More About Changed Voices

Changed Voices

After School Choir
Advanced Young Men
Grades 9-12

Changed Voices combines tenor, baritone and bass voices, sings in 4-8 parts and increases sight-reading skills. These choristers have vocal skills across their upper and lower registers and experience with a variety of choral music.

These young men tour 12-14 days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

New choristers are accepted each year by audition. 

Rehearsal: Mondays 6:45-9:15 pm
Tuition: $2,900/year
Director: Zach Salsburg-Frank

Learn More About Changed Voices

Continuum A Cappella

PBA’s Flagship Ensemble
Elite Young Men
Grades 9-12

PBA’s elite a cappella ensemble performs music ranging from sacred Renaissance motets to contemporary pop hits. Many Continuum choristers have been singing at PBA throughout their childhood.

Continuum performs 15-20 times per year for private events, competitions and other high-profile appearances. These choristers tour 12-24  days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

Continuum choristers must audition yearly for membership in PBA’s most respected and advanced ensemble.

Watch Continuum Perform

Continuum A Cappella

PBA’s Flagship Ensemble
Elite Young Men
Grades 9-12

PBA’s elite a cappella ensemble performs music ranging from sacred Renaissance motets to contemporary pop hits. Many Continuum choristers have been singing at PBA throughout their childhood.

Continuum performs 15-20 times per year for private events, competitions and other high-profile appearances. These choristers tour 12-24 days each summer on PBA’s International Tour.

Continuum choristers must audition yearly for membership in PBA’s most respected and advanced ensemble.

Watch Continuum Perform

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4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602

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