The Minstrels are the youngest and most inexperienced choristers of the Pacific Boychoir Academy, typically ages six and seven. Minstrels begin their PBA experience by learning all about music and teamwork. They work with Orff instruments to internalize beats and familiarize themselves with rhythmic patterns. Their music theory work focuses on the basics of music reading and singing, the different kinds of notes, how to breathe properly, etc.
Prelude is the Pacific Boychoir's early childhood music program designed to help children gain confidence in their singing abilities and musical talents. This unique program aims to establish fundamental music skills to prepare children for the next step in their musical life.
Established in 2002, Rockin' & Rollin' offers quality summer arts learning in a nurturing environment. Offerings include: Instrumental and vocal music, theater, arts & crafts; field trips, sports, new friends, and a whole lot of fun! Public performances after each session; three, two-week sessions offered.
Ensembles include the Youth Jazz Orchestra; Jazz Comobs; Latin Salsa Band; OPC Symphony Orchestra; Zimbabwe Marimba Band; Symphonic Wind Ensemble; Count Basie Tribute Orchestra, Shekere Ensemble, and the Frederick Douglass Youth Ensemble.
The Preparatory Choir is for anyone, regardless of ability. It is designed to provide basic choral training and performance opportunities to beginning level students and with the additional goal of increasing students talents through training and performance. Section I: ages 5-12; Section II: Ages 13 & up. The Youth Performance Choir is more advanced and by audition only. Student will learn more difficult music, will do some a capella singing, more complex music, some jazz singing, close harmony work.
The Preparatory Program is available to students ages 9-18. This program offers conservatory quality training complete with private lessons, master classes, keyboard and theory classes, ensembles and performance opportunities. Benefits of the program include access to instruments, academic support, and college preparation support. Participants in the Preparatory Program are required to complete 30 hours of community service yearly.
Individualized approach to every student is important to us. Length of each lesson and pace of learning are determined by many factors, such as student's personal inclinations, level of advancement, age, etc. We make educational process enjoyable and successful by combining hard work and persistence, while making sure each student's needs are met and abilities are expanded to the fullest potential.
At our Chorus program, kids explore and develop essentials of group singing, different voical techniques, and learn songs from variety of cultures and genres. Regular performance opportunities provide students with a chance to show their work to publicity and share their vocal talents with others.
Piano, voice, percussion, and guitar lessons are offered in Korean; group and private classical or jazz piano in Russian; and assistance with registration is provided to the Chinese-speaking population. Thanks to a grant, this chorus class and piano class are offered at reduced semester rates.