By Gina K. Ward

The Filharmonic, with Oswalt alumnus, Niko Del Rey (top row, 2nd from left) (Photo Courtesy: Gina K. Ward)

Walnut – Students are buzzing that the a cappella group, “The Filharmonic” – from NBC’s hit musical competition, The Sing-Off, and featured in the new movie, Pitch Perfect  – performed on Wed., Jan. 28 at the Oswalt Academy in Walnut.

Beat boxer, Niko Del Rey, is an alumnus of Oswalt Academy and he was excited to return to perform for the 6^th through 8^th Grade students.

The Filipino-American band have had much to sing about after sharing the stage with musical groups Linkin Park, the Black Eyed Peas and Penatonix from The Sing Off national tour, and their upcoming movie.

The Filharmonic band is known for their melodic vocal style that exemplifies an urbanesque Hip Hop sound, with 90’s nostalgia. The six members are passionate about their Filipino culture and love of music, and have combined musical talents coming from the world of pop, jazz, a cappella, opera and theater.

To catch recent videos and learn more about the band, visit www.thefilharmonic.com, or follow them on Twitter @thefilharmonic.

The Stanley G. Oswalt Academy is part of the Rowland Unified School District and is an International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School and National Apple Distinguished School for its ‘Laptop for Learning’ program. Oswalt Academy is for students TK through 8^th Grade, and is located at 19501 Shadow Oak Drive in Walnut.  For more information, visit www.oswaltacademy.org  or contact Principal Kevin Despard at (626) 810-4109.