The University of Guam Singers, “Latte Tones,” aim to represent Guam at the Alta Pusteria International Choir Festival. Latte Tones is an a cappella pop and jazz choir from UOG.

   This will be Latte Tones President’s Andrew Gumataotao, second time participating in the Musicale Festival.

  Latte Tones public relations officer Marcel Jardeleza estimates that the overall cost is $3,000 per participant.

   “I gained a lot of confidence from these tours. I think it shows in the way I perform,” says Gumataotao.

   Latte Tones members often find a deeper friendship once off-island.

   The diverse members of the group became a family and are excited to share an experience that will not only help them benefit educationally, but morally as well.

    “Not only are we diverse ethnically, but personality wise as well,” Jardeleza shares. “We’re a family.”

Latte Tones practices for three to four hours three times a week and sometimes more especially since their show “An evening of pop and all that jazz” is on March 18 and 19. All proceeds will be shared amongst the 16 members.

  Donna Faye, a member of Latte Tones, says, “Not only do we learn about the diversity of music and style on these trips, but we submerge ourselves into another culture, we take that experience and apply it to our own lives, it’s a life changing moment for all of us.”

   “Dr. Johnson plans this for 16 people and we’re so thankful for him”, says Gumataotao.

   Please visit their Facebook like page University Of Guam Latte Tones and can donate at https://www.gofundme.com/gkm5tkm4. If you have any questions, please email Marcel Jardeleza at uoglattetones@gmail.com.