Here is a little teaser of the songs you will hear:
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
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2019 Spring Choral Concert TEASER PLAYLIST
Full Programme in an upcoming Blog Post
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
"I've had the opportunity to experience dozens of masterclasses with various presenters and Gabe was by far the most unique presenter I've had. His approach is very organic and his technique is flawless."
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years.
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Katie and Suzannah smile for the camera at choir rehearsal
TOP TEN Reasons to Register! #2 Suzannah Barrett (soprano): "He was super animated and I loved the way he explained things! Sort of like telling stories."
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years.
Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform In natali Domini, Traditional melody, arrangement by David Rain in memory of his Mom. Here is the backstory to David Rain's dedication to his Mother. All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2nd, 2018. Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, Andrew Mason Editing: Pierre Massie
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Tulip festival selfie with Pete - my Hubby and director of the Stairwell Carollers
TOP TEN Reasons to Register! #3 Holly Massie (alto): "Gabe is the kind of person that you immediately feel comfortable with the second you meet him. He is passionate about choral music and his empathy and compassion shone through every conversation - balanced with a delightfully devilish sense of humour."
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years. Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Say Love if Ever Thou Dids’t Find - by John Dowland. The Renaissance madrigal, Say Love if Ever Thou Dids’t Find, is on our “Audite nova” CD. All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2nd, 2018. Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, Andrew Mason Editing: Pierre Massie
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Keith toasts the Christmas singing season at Josée's annual Xmas party
TOP TEN Reasons to Register!
#4 Keith Bailey (bass): "Looking for a choral stimulant? As instructor, teacher and coach, Gabe's the encouraging encapsulation of all that's best. And a most engaging raconteur, into the bargain!"
Workshop is hosted by The Stairwell Carollers - Ottawa's chamber choir furthering choral excellence and development in our choral community for over 41 years.
Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform I Love My Love - a traditional English Melody in an arrangement by Gustav Holst. All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2nd, 2018. Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, Andrew Mason Editing: Pierre Massie
About the choir:
Pierre Massie created The Stairwell Carollers in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa U. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years.
Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Jesu dulcis by Tomás Luis da Vittoria.
This version of Jesu dulcis is available on our “Cantate Domino” CD. All our CDs benefit charities and are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats.
Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2nd, 2018.
Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, Andrew Mason
Editing: Pierre Massie
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Ludwig - in red hoodie - focuses intently at a choir workshop
TOP TEN Reasons to Register! #6 Ludwig (bass): "Gabe has an incredibly intuitive approach to music. He opened up new perspectives on several pieces for us - understanding immediately what we had been trying to achieve through months of practice and, through just a few comments and suggestions, helping us to polish our interpretation to a new and unexpected shine."
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years. Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform the contemporary gem, Northern Lights, by Ola Gjeilo. Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at St. Barnabas Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2nd, 2018.
Videographers: Matthieu Brennan
Video Editing: Pierre Massie
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
#7 - Annika (soprano): "Gabe is so very talented and it is so easy to learn from him, I found myself wanting to learn from him, since he is so lovely. He is relaxed and laid back, he makes you laugh and feel at ease. He has an ability to make you feel like the best singer in the world, while at the same time teaching you how to be a better singer."
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years.
St. John Chrysostum Church in Arnprior - a grand venue for a choir!
Hostias & O Domine from Fauré’s Requiem are performed by Ottawa's Stairwell Carollers. Joining them are guests, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor and the choirs from Glebe Collegiate.
Gabriel performs the baritone solo in Hostias.
From the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2018. (Incorrect date on video).
The 40th anniversary concert ended a weekend workshop event with Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor (formerly of Chanticleer, professional singer and choral conductor). Three Glebe Collegiate choirs joined Stairwell in workshops hosted by Gabriel at the Galilee Centre. Audio: Wayne Hawthorne. Recorded at St. Chrysostom Church, Arnprior, Ontario, Canada, May 5th, 2018. (Incorrect date on video) Videographer: Matthieu Brennan Video Editing: Pierre Massie
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa University. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Having a laugh with Gabe after a workshop. He's so tall!
TOP TEN Reasons to Register!
#8 Holly Massie (alto): "Gabe made us feel as if he was guiding us personally through the exercises - all of them designed to relax and release our creativity. As a teacher, he is open to suggestion and ideas and clearly every time you see him it will be a unique experience. Looking forward very much to benefiting from his choral genius - and assured of a few laughs as well. "
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years. Abendlied by Josef Rheinberger (from the Romantic Period) is sung by Ottawa's Stairwell Carollers.
"A sacred motet by Josef Rheinberger for a six-part mixed choir (SSATTB), Abendlied has been regarded as his best-known sacred composition. He wrote the first version in 1855 at the age of 15." (Wikipedia)
Joining them are guests, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor and the choirs from Glebe Collegiate.
From the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2018. (Incorrect date on video).
The 40th anniversary concert ended a weekend workshop event with Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor (formerly of Chanticleer, professional singer and choral conductor). Three Glebe Collegiate choirs joined Stairwell in workshops hosted by Gabriel at the Galilee Centre. Audio: Wayne Hawthorne. Recorded at St. Chrysostom Church, Arnprior, Ontario, Canada, May 5th, 2018. (Incorrect date on video) Videographer: Matthieu Brennan Video Editing: Pierre Massie
About Us:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at University of Ottawa . Ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, we won both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Master choral teacher, Gabriel Lewis-O'Conner, leads choirs in an engaging fashion!
TOP TEN Reasons to Register!
Number 9 Tina Reilly (alto): "Gabe is an extraordinary musician and highly charismatic educator. The sessions he led for our last workshop were informative, inspiring and entertaining. What more is there?"
Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years.
I Am Not Yours - music by contemporary American choral composer, Z. Randall Stroope. Sung by Ottawa's Stairwell Carollers and guests, Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor and the choirs from Glebe Collegiate.
I Am Not Yours, poem by American poet Sara Teasdale, 1884-1933.
From the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, May 5, 2018. (Incorrect date on video).
The 40th anniversary concert ended a weekend workshop event with Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor (formerly of Chanticleer, professional singer and choral conductor). Three Glebe Collegiate choirs joined Stairwell in workshops hosted by Gabriel at the Galilee Centre. Audio: Wayne Hawthorne. Recorded at St. Chrysostom Church, Arnprior, Ontario, Canada, May 5th, 2018. (Incorrect date on video) Videographer: Matthieu Brennan Video Editing: Pierre Massie
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie started our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa U. We are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, The Stairwell Carollers help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
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