What is the story behind Pentatonix?

Pentatonix (formed 2011) is a five-member a capella singing group. They first gained fame when they won the third season of the NBC TV a capella singing competition show The Sing Off. Since then they have become known for their recordings of covers of popular hits and holiday music.

What does Pentatonix mean in music?

Pentatonix, as suggested by Scott Hoying, is named after the pentatonic scale, a musical scale or mode with five notes per octave, representing the five members of the group. They replaced the last letter with an “x” to make it more appealing.

What happened to the original Pentatonix?

In an emotional video released Friday, Avi Kaplan announced his departure from a cappella group Pentatonix. Kaplan stated that he had been struggling with the decision for a while, and thanked fans for their support over the past six years.

Did Mitch leave Pentatonix?

Currently, Grassi is embarking on a solo career and will go by the name Messer, a project that has been developing for two years, which he describes as “such a completely different departure from Pentatonix.” It is inspired by a range of influences like ’80s French music and Italo-disco.

What happened to Pentatonix female singer?

Maldonado, the lone female member of a cappella group Pentatonix, is currently launching her own solo career, introducing fans to an intimate side of herself — and, of course, to a new name: kirstin™. “Hopefully we can just stick to one name and people get it,” she said.

Is Kirstie from Pentatonix married?

Maldonado is currently in a relationship with freelance filmmaker and photographer Ben Hausdorff. They have been dating since 2018, and have worked together on different projects for Pentatonix.

Are any Pentatonix members married?

Pentatonix singer Matt Sallee, 27, married fiancée Sarah Bishop earlier this month, with the longtime loves making it official on Jan. 2 in a ceremony in front of friends and family in Malibu, California’s Cielo Farms.