Pacific Boychoir Academy

== Pacific Boychoir Academy == '''Pacific Boychoir Academy''' ('''PBA''') is a renowned independent choir school located in Oakland, California. Established in 1998 by Artistic Director Kevin Fox, PBA has distinguished itself as a premier institution for choral music and education. It is notable for being the only non-religious boychoir school on the North American West Coast, a distinction typically associated with institutions on the East Coast. === History === The Academy was founded with the vision of providing a rigorous choral and academic education to young boys. Over the years, PBA has grown significantly, now serving over 150 choristers each season. The choir has achieved critical acclaim, earning three GRAMMY Awards in collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony. Their discography includes nine independent albums featuring a range of works from classical to African-American spirituals. === Programs and Performances === PBA offers a comprehensive music program that includes after-school choirs for both boys and girls from pre-kindergarten through high school. The day school caters to boys in grades three through eight. Their choral repertoire is ambitious, encompassing complex works such as Mozart’s Requiem and Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil. PBA's choirs have performed with illustrious artists and ensembles, including the Kronos Quartet, Omaha Symphony, and San Francisco Opera, to name a few. The Academy's choirs have been featured on television, including performances at civic memorial services for Nelson Mandela and appearances on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. They have also been the voice behind the iconic Yahoo yodel and have collaborated with comedian Zach Galifianakis. === Tours and Outreach === PBA's commitment to cultural exchange and global understanding is evident through its extensive tour history. The choir has performed in prestigious venues across the United States and in over six continents, including the Vatican, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing. Additionally, PBA engages in outreach by performing for Bay Area schools and serving as teaching artists for the San Francisco Opera ARIA program. === Mission and Diversity === The Pacific Boychoir Academy's mission is to foster a community of diversity and inclusion. It is not affiliated with any religious practice or specific ethnic group, welcoming boys from all backgrounds to learn and perform together. The Academy emphasizes the importance of preparing its students for life in a diverse and global society. === Support and Recognition === PBA's success is supported by donations and sponsorships that enable the Academy to offer scholarships and maintain its high standard of music and academic programs. The choir's achievements have been recognized by major publications, with the Los Angeles Times lauding their sound quality as "astonishing" and the New York Times praising their ability to perform music beyond the reach of most children's choirs. === Contact Information === Pacific Boychoir Academy is situated at 215 Ridgeway Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611. For further information, they can be contacted at 510.652.4722 or via email at infopacificboychoir.org. The Academy's Tax ID is 94-3310468. == External Links == * [http://www.pacificboychoir.org Official website] * [http://www.pacificboychoir.org/donate Donation page] [[Category:Choir schools in the United States]] [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1998]] [[Category:Music organizations based in California]] [[Category:Boys' and men's choirs]] [[Category:1998 establishments in California]]