We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Arr: Sir David Willcocks - The Stairwell Carollers

Stained glass window, Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "We Wish You a Merry Christmas ” arranged specifically for the Stairwell Carollers by Sir David Willcocks. Many thanks.

This arrangement of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is on our Christmas Carol CD, "I saw a swete semely sight", available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir.

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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The First Nowell - Arr: Pierre Massie - The Stairwell Carollers, YouTube video

Window at Knox Presbyterian church, Ottawa

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "The First Nowell” , with a new arrangement by Pierre Massie.

This arrangement of "The First Nowell” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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"The Holly and the Ivy" - Christmas Carol -- The Stairwell Carollers on YouTube

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform the popular Christmas Carol, "The Holly and the Ivy” -- a traditional arrangement from an old French melody.

This arrangement of "The Holly and the Ivy” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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A Maiden Most Gentle - a Christmas Carol by Andrew Carter - The Stairwell Carollers YouTube

Stained glass detail, Knox Presbyterian, Ottawa

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers sing "A Maiden Most Gentle”, written by Andrew Carter.

This arrangement of "A Maiden Most Gentle” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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"Angelus ad Virginem", a lively Xmas Carol in Latin - Arr: A. Carter / D. Willcocks / P. Massie

Angel in Stained Glass

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "Angelus ad Virginem” arranged by Andrew Carter, Sir David Willcocks and Pierre Massie.


This arrangement of "Angelus ad Virginem” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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Away in a Manger - Arr: Sir David Willcocks - The Stairwell Carollers

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "Away in a Manger” arranged by Sir David Willcocks.

This arrangement of "Away in a Manger” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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" Came Upon a Midnight Clear" - Arr: A. Sullivan / D. Willcocks - The Stairwell Carollers

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform the Christmas Carol "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”, adapted by Arthur Sullivan with verse 4 arranged by Sir David Willcocks.

This arrangement of "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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"Village Wedding" - John Taverner - The Stairwell Carollers

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform the haunting contemporary Christmas Carol "Village Wedding”, written by John Taverner. It's an exquisite piece that he wrote for his wife.

This arrangement of "Village Wedding” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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"What Child is This" - Arr: Pierre Massie - The Stairwell Carollers

La Crèche de Jeannine Massie

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "What Child is This”, with a new arrangement by Pierre Massie.

This arrangement of "What Child is This” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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The Stairwell Carollers sing the lovely Carol, "Dormi Jesu" - John Rutter -

Stone detail, Knox Presbyterian church, Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform "Dormi Jesu”, a contemporary Christmas Carol written by John Rutter.

This arrangement of "Dormi Jesu” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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"A Virgin Most Pure" Arr: Charles Wood - The Stairwell Carollers

Christmas Star, St. James Anglican Church, Carleton Place

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform the Christmas Carol, "A Virgin Most Pure”, arranged by Charles Wood.

This arrangement of "A Virgin Most Pure” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

 

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Good King Wenceslas - Arr: Sir David Willcocks - The Stairwell Carollers

Icon detail, St. James Anglican Church, Carleton Place

Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform the popular Christmas Carol "Good King Wenceslas”, arranged by Sir David Willcocks.

This arrangement of "Good King Wenceslas” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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Suo Gân - Arr: Lawrence Wiliford - The Stairwell Carollers

Church door detail

The men of Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, sing the beautiful Welsh Christmas Carol, "Suo Gân”, arranged by Lawrence Wiliford.


This arrangement of "Suo Gân” is on our New Christmas Carol CD, “O magnum mysterium”, now available online, at our concerts, and from individual members of the choir, (CD format only.)

"O magnum mysterium" Christmas CD

All our other CDs are available on our website in both CD form and as MP3 downloads.

The carollers, an a cappella group, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie, has earned the distinction of being ranked amongst the best of Ontario choirs in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competition. We are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Buy our CDs and help Ottawa/Gatineau charities reach their goals!!!

Visit our blog or our website for updates.


Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 12th, 2014.


Videographers: Gert-Jan van Heuzen, Kolin Casagrande, Sam Sloan


Editing: Pierre Massie

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