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The Med’ley association organizes music-related events, singing contests, bar concerts, karaoke nights, and music quizzes. The student association aims to bring together medical and health science students to satisfy their musical cravings! For the third time, Med’ley is organizing a concert at the Jardin des Plantes: Don’t miss this event!
Concert at the Jardin des Plantes
For this third edition of the Concert at the Jardin des Plantes, the Med’ley association is organizing a musical event with the primary goal of raising funds for the “RIRE”association.
Supported by Med’ley for the past two years, the organization aims to brighten the days of children in the pediatric ward by bringing in clowns. A concert will therefore be held on July 1, 2022, at the Jardin des Plantes from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
A special occasion
This is your chance to be enchanted by the essence of summer and enjoy performances by students from Montpellier who have been practicing and preparing for months for this event.
Snacks and food will be available for purchase to support the RIRE association, and a raffle will be held with a chance to win unique prizes.
Last week, we met with the Carabins Crocodiles Association to learn more about community life in Nîmes. Today, Gaël Gomez, president of the Montpellier music association, is taking part in a Q&A session!
In a nutshell, what is Med’Ley?
Med’ley Montpellier Association is the music club based at the School of Medicine. Since last year, it has been open to all students in healthcare programs (medicine, midwifery, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, etc.). Above all, our goal is to bring music into these long and challenging studies. It also allows all these future healthcare professionals to interact with one another during our various events. It is not just a club for musicians, but rather an opportunity for students to meet and connect in a musical setting.
What activities or initiatives do you organize throughout the year?
The Med’ley association organizes a wide variety of events. First and foremost, we are fortunate to be able to bring joy to hospitalized children by performing in the pediatric wards at the Arnaud de Villeneuve and Gui de Chauliac university hospitals.
In addition to our humanitarian efforts, we organize concerts at popular bars in Montpellier, as well as Blind Test and karaoke nights—all with the aim of bringing people together through music.
In addition, for the past two years, our singing competition, the Med’ley Music Awards, has brought together singers from all academic disciplines at the University of Montpellier and other cities such as Toulouse and Nîmes. Held in the anatomy amphitheater, this competition brings together more than 200 people every year, with a new feature introduced this year: direct qualification for the finals of the Coupe de France d’Interprétation for our grand prize winner. The winner also gets to enjoy a studio recording session with our partner.
In addition, at the end of the academic year, we usually organize a large outdoor concert in the Jardin des Plantes, complete with food and drink stands; however, due to the current crisis, this event could not take place.
Med’ley also gives musicians the opportunity to perform at many other events, such as the Gala Médecine, the ACM’s Open Stages, and Heritage Days, among others.
Finally, throughout the year, we offer lessons in our music room to help members learn an instrument, as well as jam sessions to bring musicians together.
What does the association offer students?
The club gives health science students the chance to come together through music, regardless of their major, and take their minds off things. It allows people to connect and socialize in a much more relaxed setting—through music.
In addition, through our work in pediatrics, these future healthcare professionals can come to view the hospital in a different light—from a more entertaining perspective.
Why do you think someone should join your organization?
First of all, our members have free access to our music room in the historic building, where they can practice, rehearse, or use the instruments provided for their use.
They also have the opportunity to play at the CHU and perform at all the various events we organize. But they can also simply come by to take advantage of our many special rates and enjoy a great time with music.
Members who want to learn to play an instrument or pick it back up can join our Med’ley tutorials.
Finally, they’ll be able to take advantage of discounts and special offers from our various partners.
How do I sign up?
Membership, which costs €5 for second-year students (DFGSM2, DFGSA2, etc.), €3 for PACES students and third-year students, and is free for students in higher years, can be purchased at any time of the year.
You can join us during our office hours at the various schools, before or during our events, or by contacting us through our social media channels.
A few words about the 2020–2021 board?
The 2020–2021 executive board has already been selected and will take office following the handover General Assembly, which will be held in early June. This motivated, promising board, brimming with new ideas, is sure to satisfy our future members, especially since it brings together four health-related programs…
In the meantime, you can follow us on social media:
Facebook: @MedleyMontpellierAssociation
Instagram: @medley.asso
