By Linda Elissalde
Imagine your doctor bursting forth into pleasing song, or your therapist humming a relaxing tune! It could happen if you are lucky enough to have a member of SYNCOPE, an a cappella singing group, as your healer. We attended the yearly OLLI Jazz Brunch at Mario’s in Galveston. Not only were we treated to a fine jazz band, but also a surprise addition named SYNCOPE. They are volunteer singers formed from the UTMB student population. Students from the various schools at UTMB are welcome to join. Most of the current choir is made up of first year medical students, and one from the school of Health Professions for Occupational Therapy. SYNCOPE’s president is a fourth year medical student.
SYNCOPE entertains at OLLI Brunch
Oh, and these youngsters can carry a tune. Attendees at the brunch were charmed with standards including The Longest Time, Fly Me to The Moon, Stand by Me, Lollipop, All the Things You Are and Lean on Me. Their harmony was so close and smooth. They were a creamy dessert to a delicious meal.
Members of SYNCOPE choir
This choir volunteers to sing at various locations. You may want to invite them to your next party or meeting. Contact Mariely Mejorado – MS 1, Syncope Public Relations at [email protected] (916) 637-8297. Of course, they do spend most of their time in studies, but if you book them at the right time, you will be enchanted with their sounds.
We did wonder. Why SYNCOPE? It is a play on words. “Syncope” is the medical term for fainting. The music term “syncopation” is a type of musical effect involving off beat rhythm. Who knew? Do contact SYNCOPE when you want harmonious and healing sounds!
[3-5-2018]
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