Rich variety of music in show for medical charity

Arts in Action at NUI Galway will host its annual finale concert upstairs in the Aula Maxima next Wednesday, March 26, at 8pm.

This special event will feature The NUI Galway Medical Orchestra directed by Carl Hession, Choral Scholars of the St Nicholas Schola Cantorum directed by Mark Duley, piper Elvin Moynagh and special guest Frankie Gavin on fiddle. All proceeds will directly benefit Voluntary Students Abroad (VSA).

The concert, organised by Arts in Action Creative Director, Mary McPartlan, will feature a mix of musical styles and song that will range from classical to traditional.

The NUI Galway Medical Orchestra has been in existence for four years and has already had a number of high-profile public performances.

In addition to being an enjoyable creative outlet for medical students at NUIG, it is also a Special Study Module (SSM), a credit-bearing module which allows at least 20 medical students per year to fulfil an academic rating through music. The orchestra has a membership of more than 40 medical students from first year, right though to final medicine, including visiting international students.

St Nicholas’ Schola Cantorum, one of Ireland’s newest and most exciting choral initiatives, was formed in September 2012 when NUI Galway and St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church entered into a new partnership with the establishment of 20 choral scholarships for promising young NUI Galway student singers. The scholars form a small chamber choir offering a high level of engagement.

Voluntary Services Abroad is run by the fourth year medical students of NUI Galway. Founded in 1977 by Galway doctor, Dom Colbert, the organisation raises funds for healthcare facilities in developing countries.

• Tickets for Arts in Action Finale Concert are €10 / students €5 and can be obtained on the door. Proceeds on the night will go toward Voluntary Services Abroad (VSA).