The Filharmonic to play in Havre

Staff and wire report

The Filharmonic will perform Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Christian Church, sponsored by Student Activities at Montana State University-Northern.

The performance will be free of charge.

With Los Angeles as home base, The Filharmonic is a band unique in their musical talent and cultural diversity.

The group of Filipino-American youngsters were featured in NBC's hit musical competition "The Sing-Off."

Making the semi-finals, finishing the first "Sing-Off" National tour, sharing the stage with Linkin Park, Black Eyed Peas and Pentatonix, then being part of the movie "Pitch Perfect 2" is only the kickoff to their journey.

 They consist of six members: vocalists V.J. Rosales, Joe Caigoy, Trace Gaynor and Barry Fortgang, vocal bass Jules Cruz and beat boxer Niko Del Rey. Their melodic vocal style exemplifies an urbanesque hip hop sound with '90s nostalgia. 

What started as friendly chance encounters at singing competitions in college eventually solidified into a harmonious group as the boys discovered their shared genuine chemistry, love of music and musical talents.

Through social network and a strong kinship to their Filipino culture they have found their niche in the musical community.

Their combined talents come from a wide variety of backgrounds in the performing arts industry, including pop, a cappella, jazz, opera, theater, classical and more.

They can be found working on their music and videos, and doing what they love most: simply performing.