Chorus Information

 

Pacific Boychoir Academy

Kevin Fox, Music Director

Information last updated: 2009-08-05
Status: Current

Basic Information

Asst Conductor : Christopher Kula, Associate Director
3rd Conductor: Joseph Lim, Associate Director
Description: This is a professional boys' choir. Boys in grades 1-6 are invited to audition.
Web Address: http://www.pacificboychoir.org
Year Estab: 1998
Mission: To create a world class boychoir achieving excellence in music education and performance.
Emphasis: Emphasis on versatility through genres, periods, and voicing (SA, SSA, SATB)
Size: Approximately 40
Concerts/Year: 20-Oct
Auditions: Yes. Auditions are held at Montclair Presbyterian Church in September and January; appointment is required. No preparation is required. Boys are taken through exercises to determine ability to match pitch; ability to hear musical elements; joy in music; willingness to learn
Dues: $85 per month for 10 months
Dress: White shirt, green sweater, black pants, black shoes, choir issue tie.
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland

Categories

Type of Music: Classical
Church/Sacred
Contemporary
Early Music
Type of Chorus: Boy's
Holiday
Rehearse City: Oakland
Region: Alameda County West
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: 410 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, 94609
Phone: (510)452-4PBA
Fax: 510-655-6291
Email: info@pacificboychoiracademy.org

Other Information

Related Groups: Men’s choir; handbell ensemble; boy treble soloists
Discography:

None publicly available yet! A demonstration recording is available.

Bibliography:

Chapman, Glenn, "Boys choir is new but in harmony, " Oakland Tribune, Cityside Section, June 5, 1999, p. 1.

Comments: The Boychoir has a commitment to:
-touring regularly
-summer music camp
-community collaboration and cooperation--a music advisory council exists to advise the boychoir.
-diverse repertoire/choral versatility
-training musicians and boy trebles of the highest caliber