The ULL will dedicate the proceeds from its Christmas concert to the Spanish Association against Meningitis

The musical groups of the University of La Laguna will once again come together on the stage of the Paraninfo auditorium to welcome the holiday season and demonstrate the solidarity of the university community. The now-traditional Christmas concert will take place this Thursday, December 19th, at 8:30 p.m. in the university's auditorium, and tickets, priced at €10, are available on the platform. Eco-tickets. The proceeds will go to the Spanish Association against Meningitis.

The gala will be presented by the Philology Theatre Group and will feature performances by the University of La Laguna Symphonic Band, the Camerata Lacunensis, the University Choir of the University of La Laguna, the University of La Laguna Polyphonic Choir, and, as guest artists, the group Hālau Nā WailuaoPapahānaumoku (The Two Waters of Mother Earth). The program they will perform is as follows:

-Symphonic Band

1. A Disney Spectacular – arrangements by John Moss.
2. The Prince of Egypt – Stephen Schwartz.
3. Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson.
4. Radetzky March – Johann Strauss.

-Polyphonic Choir

1. Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen.
2. …And in September – Albert Alcaraz/ Lyrics: Andrés Estévez.
3. The impossible dream. Mitch Leigh/Arr. Kirby Shaw.
4. Carol of the Bells– Music by Mykols Leontovychm. Arrangements: Voices of Lee/ Julio Chinea.

-Camerata Lacunensis

1. Second Eve – Ola Gjeilo.
2. Wade in the Water – Traditional Spiritual / Arr.: Stacey V. Gibbs.
3. Folías – Popular Canarian (based on the Folías parranderas). Arr.: Jose Herrero. Solo: Vicky López.
4. The Guayabo – Guido López Gavilán.

-University Choir of the University of La Laguna

1. Blessed is Virgo Maria – Josu Elberdin.
2. Alleluia – Adam Paltrowitz.
3. An Irish blessing -James E. Moore.
4. By your side – Javier Busto.
5. Guantanamera – Arr. Electo Silva.

-Hālau Nā WailuaoPapahānaumoku (The two waters of mother earth)

1. White Christmas.

Spanish Association Against Meningitis

The Spanish Association Against Meningitis is currently the only non-profit organization fighting to defeat meningitis in Spain and protect the entire population from the consequences of this terrible disease. It conducts awareness campaigns about the importance of prevention among the general public and provides support to families and individuals affected by meningitis to improve their quality of life.

It has created a financial aid fund for affected individuals, used for cochlear implants, their maintenance and replacement, assistance with prostheses, walkers, crutches, mobility lifts, and vehicle adaptations for people with reduced mobility, as well as neuropsychological assessments and reports for aid applications, among other services that an affected person may need. It is worth remembering that approximately 20% of those who survive meningitis are left with disabilities and long-term effects such as sensory loss, brain damage, or limb amputation.