People

Director: Julie Boehler

Julie Boehler has been teaching in Castro Valley Unified since 2016. Prior to teaching at Canyon, she taught 4th and 5th grade choir at each of the nine elementary schools in Castro Valley Unified. In 2018, she added Creekside Middle School to her schedule, and added Canyon Middle School in 2019. 

Prior to teaching in Castro Valley, Mrs. Boehler served as the Associate Director of Contra Costa Children's Chorus for 5 years as well as a private voice instructor while working full time in various sales roles. She quickly realized that she would be happiest teaching music full time and made the decision to purse her teaching credential.

As a performer, she currently sings with 21V and has sung in other professional choirs such as the San Francisco Symphony Chorus and Cappella SF.

Mrs. Boehler holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Choral/Vocal Music Education as well a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University Long Beach.

Outside of school, Mrs. Boehler enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.

Email: jboehler@cv.k12.ca.us

Accompanist: Allier Manahan

Allier Manahan has served as accompanist to the Castro Valley public schools since 2002.  Mr. Manahan earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in piano performance from the University of the Philippines where he studied under the tutelage of the renowned pianist Jose Ma. Contreras, and continued his education in the U.S. where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from California College of the Arts.  Mr. Manahan is a regular accompanist for local voice studios, playing for voice recitals, auditions, and competitions sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).  Prior to his current position, he was accompanist for the Pacific Boychoir Academy in Oakland.  He has served as organist at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Oakland and at St. Edward Catholic Church, Newark.  He currently serves as accompanist to the choral programs at both Castro Valley High School and Canyon Middle School.  Mr. Manahan maintains an active piano studio in Hayward and has many students throughout the Bay Area.