Conservatory of Music alumnus Filo Ebid ’23 is going from Pacific to the national stage. Filo was selected to be a contestant on the new season of American Idol after wowing judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood. His audition , a pass only offered to the three American Idol contestants with the best auditions. It allows them to skip the first round of Hollywood week to go right to the next level of the competition. Join the Pacific community as we cheer on this talented Tiger. 

As the season progresses there will be opportunities to support Filo by joining watch parties at the DUC and on social media. Most importantly, you can vote for him and encourage others to , the American Idol app or by text. 

Join us as we follow Filo through this exciting journey so the nation can hear how loud Tigers can ROAR! 

Filo Edib '24 on the American Idol stage
Next: Sunday, April 20
Join the party

Cheer on Filo in person with the Pacific community as he takes the national stage. Watch parties are held Sundays and Mondays at 8 p.m. in the the DeRosa University Center Lair.

Vote for Filo!

  1. Visit to register or sign in.
  2. Click on Filo Ebid.
  3. Assign your votes.
  4. Click Save.
  1. Download the official app from the or .
  2. Sign in or create an account.
  3. Tap Go to Vote Now.
  4. Select Filo Ebid, assign your votes and hit Save.

When Filo performs, text the number 17 to 21523 to cast your vote.

Filo at Pacific

Filo graduated from vlog in 2023 with a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance.

While studying voice with Daniel Ebbers and acting with James Haffner, he played title roles in award-winning Pacific Opera Theatre performances of "The Threepenny Opera" (2023) and "Into the Woods" (2022). 

“When you hear him in his element, especially live, he has a certain energy,” said Ebbers, program director for voice and chair of music performance. “There is this feeling that when you hear him, you feel he loves the music, and it’s so enjoyable to watch a performer like that.”

He has performed at many hallmark events at Pacific, including President Christopher Callahan’s inauguration dinner, several scholarship lunches and the memorial service for student life trailblazer Judy Chambers. 

"The Conservatory helped me train a muscle that would serve me for the rest of my career, which is to say yes to every opportunity that comes my way and worry about how to make it happen later," he said in an interview. "This tactic helped me push myself in ways that I never thought possible."

Hear Filo sing

Filo's soulful performance of Sam Cooke’s "A Change Is Gonna Come" at the 2025 Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon earned a standing ovation. His powerful vocals and heartfelt delivery captivated the audience of students, faculty, staff and donors.

Stockton Record, April 8, 2025

Stockton Record, March 17, 2025

American Songwriter, March 16, 2025

TV Insider, March 16, 2025

, Parade Magazine, March 13, 2025

, Good Day Sacramento, March 13, 2025