From November 30 to December 8, the University celebrates the Novena for the Novena of the Immaculate Conceptiona tradition that dates back to the 16th century in Spanish universities. Once again this year, the University Choir directed by Ekhi Ocaña will be in charge of putting music to the Eucharist. The voices of Cristina Palet and María Sánchez, third and fourth year students of Degree in Management Assistant respectively, are some of the voices that will be heard in the celebrations.

 

"Music brings me life, it's like medicine for the soul."

María Sánchez - 4th grade

María Sánchez has been part of the Choir since last year, something that has helped her to meet more people and to acquire skills for her daily life. She sang at the Opening of the Course and now she is singing again at the Novena, even though she is at plenary session of the Executive Council exam period: "Music brings me life, it is like medicine for the soul. It's like medicine for the soul. financial aid makes me feel better," she says. She spends 4 hours a week rehearsing and explains that the commitment of being part of the choir has led her to be more organized to be able to achieve everything: "The choir has made me grow as a person and learn from others".

 

"The Choir financial aid many people to pray during the Novena."

Cristina Palet - 3rd grade

"I associate music with good memories. It is synonymous with well-being. It inspires me, relaxes me, encourages me, unites me with other people and pushes me to learn new things", assures Cristina Palet a few days before the celebration of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music, and a few days before the beginning of the Novena. "The Choir financial aid many people to pray during the Novena and we get them to enjoy what we sing," she says. She joined the choir last year after listening to several rehearsals and getting a first-hand feel for the atmosphere. "In addition, this year the choir is even more international because there are new students and some of them are foreigners," she says. For her, it's an activity that, along with drawing and dancing, are "tools to disconnect."