The Stairwell Carollers are now on iTunes -- I'm excited!

Carols for Christmas. Vol. 1 mp3 collection

Audite Nova -- the Stairwell Carollers madrigal CD

            iTunes has approved two of our albums through CDbaby. 

Soon to come, Vol 2 of the mp3 Carols for Christmas collection and Cantate Domino, already available at our website in both mp3 and CD formats, - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces.

The #StairwellCarollers are now on #iTunes -- I'm excited! stairwellcarollers.blogspot.ca/2012/10/the-st… #choralmusic #Christmas #Madrigal
— Stairwell Carollers (@StairwellChoir) November 5, 2012

 
Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

If  you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores,  
online - many available now as Mp3 downloads, 
 or at our live concerts.

Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day - The Stairwell Carollers

A pair of Painted Lady butterflies, dancing atop a fall cone-flower.

                         Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day". Traditional, arr: Sir David Willcocks.  The Carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, is ranked among the best of Ottawa choirs by choral critics. We are a non-profit organization and raise funds for local charities through our concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day - The Stairwell Carollers #video stairwellcarollers.blogspot.ca/2012/10/tomorr… #choral #Christmas #choir
— Stairwell Carollers (@StairwellChoir) November 5, 2012

This version of "Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day" is on our Mourning Dove CD.

Our CDs are now available as MP3 downloads.

Buy our CDs and help other charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog
or our website  for updates.

Audio: Tom Barnes.  Recorded at St. Columba Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 17th, 2011.
Videographer: Andrew Mason.
Editing: Pierre Massie

Order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces. On Mp3 too!

Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.


If  you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores,  
online - many available now as Mp3 downloads, 
 or at our live concerts.

Cantate Domino is in! Available for purchase on CD and mp3

Our new CD Cantate Domino jumping out of the box

         Our CD is in!
We were so excited when Andrea drove up to choir rehearsal with her backseat filled to the windows with boxes of freshly-minted CANTATE DOMINO CDs! 

 HEAR EXCERPTS HERE

We transferred them to my car's trunk to store at home, but not 'till everyone who sang on the recording got their complimentary copy. Quite a few Stairwellers ponyed up the big bucks for multiple copies to sell or give as Christmas gifts. Helen and Jose lined up a couple of groups that want to take advantage of our fundraising opportunity where the participating community group keeps $5 from every CD they sell to benefit their own non-profit efforts.

I haven't opened my copy yet. (I've been listening to the master tapes for months now at home while Pete and Jay and Susan worked through the production side) But David and many others couldn't wait to listen to it ASAP!

And... I just got this email from David -- on his partner's reaction to the CD from a completely unbiased viewpoint -- she didn't know it was us!

From David, Tenor...
Genevieve was listening to our new CD in the next room and didn't know who it was, she thought it was just another one of my great professional choir CDs. She feels it is our best yet. Thought you guys would want to know. Me too. There was something in particular that we were able to create in O Vos Omnes that I think took us onto another spiritual plane altogether, and when followed up with such an exhuberant joyous rendition of Pater Noster (who could forget Paul at this moment), it is a stunning combo in the midst of this great CD...........Kudos for all the work you put into this, Pierre!


Thanks for that David! 

Order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces. On Mp3 too!

Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

If  you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores,  
online - many available now as Mp3 downloads, 
 or at our live concerts.

Stairwell Caroller on MP3 -- NOW available for download from CDbaby -- soon on ITunes and Amazon too!

MP3 Carol collection Vol 1

MP3 Carol collection Vol2

 Also available Audite Nova on Mp3

Order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces. On Mp3 soon!

Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

If  you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores,  
online - many available now as Mp3 downloads, 
 or at our live concerts.

Ottawa Businesses -- New Deadline -- NOV. 9th to Book your ad for 2012 --

 Stairwell Carollers 2012 Concert season playbill cover (front and back)

Don't miss this excellent sponsorship opportunity for corporations and small business owners.

                             

                       It's that time again  for  companies to reserve their ads in the Stairwell Carollers concert playbill.  Any company or organization, anyone wanting to promote an event or celebration, is more than welcome to buy space in the concert booklet. 

Book your ad for 2012 NOW.  
 Deadline EXTENDED TO November 9th.
 

WHY ADVERTISE IN OUR PLAYBILL? This one playbill serves seven concerts covering the  Ottawa and Gatineau region!

#Ottawa Businesses -- New Deadline -- NOV. 9th to Book your ad for 2012 -- nblo.gs/DNTrq #sponsorship #philanthropy #Christmas
— Stairwell Carollers (@StairwellChoir) October 22, 2012

We perform in a variety of locations throughout Ottawa and we use the same playbill for all our concerts, so any business that does put in an ad will have it viewed by attendees at every performance location.
 
Our 2012 Christmas season Playbill cover is printed on glossy stock in colour. The interior is printed in black and white on standard stock. 
 
The size is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (folded 8 1/2"x 11"). 
 
Ads are mixed through the playbill with the concert info to encourage a good view of our sponsors ads.
 

Ad Prices

Business Card ad = $100

Half-page ad = $150

Full-page ad = $250
Example Page

Past years advertisers

Campbell Douglas Keyboards - 1547 Merivale Road

Clocktower Pub, 575 Bank Street

CD warehouse

Books on Beechwood

Christopher Wheeler Heating & Cooling

Great Books Great Gifts Ottawa U Book Store

Lester's Barber Shop - 13 Beechwood

Fraser Café - 7 Springfields at Beechwood

New Edinburgh Pub

Hampton Wellness Centre - 1419 Carling
Ottawa Regional Youth Choir
Farris-manning photography 
Le Saint-Ô
Campbell Douglas
 

Charitable Contribution 

If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the choir in someone's memory, or have a Christmas message placed, you can either supply your own artwork which we will scan or we can do it for you. Please describe the look you would like (font, type of clip art) as best you can, with the proper wording for your message, and Holly will design it accordingly.

Email info@stairwellcarollers.com NOW to book your ad !

Ad for our new CD Cantate Domino

Pre-order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces.
Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

Cantate Domino will be pressed in October -- if you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores, online, or at our live concerts.

Ding Dong Merrily on High - Xmas Carol from The Stairwell Carollers

Giant Christmas ball on huge tree at the National Gallery, Ottawa

                                                            Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform "Ding Dong Merrily on High" at a 2011 Christmas concert. This carol is based on a 16th century melody with text by Woodward and arrangement by Charles Wood. 

Audio: Tom Barnes.  Recorded at St. Columba Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 17th, 2011.
Videographer: Andrew Mason.
Editing: Pierre Massie

 The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ottawa choirs by choral critics. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

This version of "Ding Dong Merrily on High" is on our Qui creavit celum CD.  Our CDs are now available as MP3 downloads.

Buy our CDs and help other charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog  or our website  for updates.

Pre-order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces.

Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

Cantate Domino will be available soon -- if you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores, online, or at our live concerts.

I uploaded a @youtube video youtu.be/Rlb-pW7ezEQ?a Ding Dong Merrily on High - The Stairwell Carollers

— Stairwell Carollers (@StairwellChoir) October 21, 2012

Recording a CD -- Cantate Domino -- Part 6 -- Done........... or is it?

Pierre Massie, our director and taskmaster, gets the job done

               In our 6th and final recording session, Saturday, June 2nd, we sang from 5pm to 9 pm. 

We recorded the last few songs with a spirit of accomplishment and communal sighs of relief. The final echo of our voices on the last song were followed by huge smiles - everyone was exhausted but satisfied. We just knew this CD would be worth all the effort because the entire choir, led by Pete, put so much of their heart and soul into singing each note. 

 

Jay's grin was no less wide, despite the fact that our end of recording meant the beginning of his his own share of the work. Now that the music was "in the can", Pete, Jay and fellow Alto, Susan would begin their own labour of love -- LISTENING . If patience is a virtue, these three must be the most virtuous humans on the planet, since the ensuing weeks of sitting and poring over the tapes to choose the best sections will encompass almost as many hours as the recording sessions. The make or break decisions  for the final sound on the CDs is now up to them. 

TWEET THIS POST!

Recording a #CD -- Cantate Domino -- Part 6 Done... or is it? goo.gl/fb/mDpl1 #vocalmusic #ottawa #recordings
— Holly Massie (@HollyWroteit) October 8, 2012

  
 Recording a CD -- part 1   part 2  part 3  part 4   part 5 

NEXT!
PRODUCING A CD...


Pre-order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces.

Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

Cantate Domino will be pressed in October -- if you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores, online, or at our live concerts.


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35 lb. turkey --  home-grown by my niece, Colleen

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Hope your turkey is locally grown!! 

Ottawa businesses -- Book your Ad NOW in our 2012 concert program - all season, one low price. Nov 1st deadline

 Stairwell Carollers 2012 Concert season playbill cover (front and back)

Don't miss this excellent sponsorship opportunity for corporations and small business owners.

                             

                       It's that time again  for  companies to reserve their ads in the Stairwell Carollers concert playbill.  Any company or organization, anyone wanting to promote an event or celebration, is more than welcome to buy space in the concert booklet. 

Book your ad for 2012 NOW.  Deadline November 1st.
 

WHY ADVERTISE IN OUR PLAYBILL? This one playbill serves seven concerts covering the  Ottawa and Gatineau region!

TWEET THIS POST!

Pls RT Our 2012 concert playbill - all season for one price. Book NOW! nblo.gs/CWOFU #choral #sponsorship #Ottawa
— Stairwell Carollers (@StairwellChoir) October 3, 2012

We perform in a variety of locations throughout Ottawa and we use the same playbill for all our concerts, so any business that does put in an ad will have it viewed by attendees at every performance location.
 
Our 2012 Christmas season Playbill cover is printed on glossy stock in colour. The interior is printed in black and white on standard stock. 
 
The size is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" (folded 8 1/2"x 11"). 
 
Ads are mixed through the playbill with the concert info to encourage a good view of our sponsors ads.
 

Ad Prices

Business Card ad = $100

Half-page ad = $150

Full-page ad = $250
Example Page

Past years advertisers

Campbell Douglas Keyboards - 1547 Merivale Road

Clocktower Pub, 575 Bank Street

CD warehouse

Books on Beechwood

Christopher Wheeler Heating & Cooling

Great Books Great Gifts Ottawa U Book Store

Lester's Barber Shop - 13 Beechwood

Fraser Café - 7 Springfields at Beechwood

New Edinburgh Pub

Hampton Wellness Centre - 1419 Carling
Ottawa Regional Youth Choir
Farris-manning photography 
Le Saint-Ô
Campbell Douglas
 

Charitable Contribution 

If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution to the choir in someone's memory, or have a Christmas message placed, you can either supply your own artwork which we will scan or we can do it for you. Please describe the look you would like (font, type of clip art) as best you can, with the proper wording for your message, and Holly will design it accordingly.

Email info@stairwellcarollers.com NOW to book your ad !

Ad for our new CD Cantate Domino

Pre-order our new CD, CANTATE DOMINO - a selection of Renaissance Sacred choral pieces.

Cantate Domino is dedicated to the memory of Paul Churchill, Tenor, whose voice and heart will be forever remembered.

Cantate Domino will be pressed in October -- if you live in the Ottawa area, you can purchase our CDs directly from choir members. 

You can also buy them at Ottawa area stores, online, or at our live concerts.