This piece is very special to us because it was written by ex-Stairweller, Martin Fairbank.
It is also quite rare and beautiful.
Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform A Christmas Lullaby, composed by Martin Fairbank. Performance at the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, “An all Canadian Christmas”.
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. They are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 15th, 2017.
An exquisite tour de force by Stairwell tenor, David Rain - this song is also a joy to sing!
Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers, perform Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen, arranged by tenor, David Rain.
Premiere performance at the Stairwell Carollers 40th anniversary concert, “An all Canadian Christmas”.
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. They are a non-profit organization, who raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Audio: Tom Barnes. Recorded at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 15th, 2017.
We accept Debit and Credit Cards for CD purchases at our concert with The Square.
About Us:
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 Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
This church is a comfortable size with incredible sound! We will be presenting a $2000 gift to Harmony House - as well as recording our YouTube video at this concert.
THEN...
Wednesday, December 19th at St. Columba Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd, Ottawa, (ON) - 7:30pm. NOTE: Seating is limited
St. Columba is our rehearsal home year round. A warm wood lined church with great acoustics. Our favourite venue for recording our CDs.
St. Columba is a smaller church, so don't wait to buy your ticket!
We accept Debit and Credit Cards for CD purchases at our concert with The Square.
About Us:
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 Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
A teaser playlist of some of the carols you will hear. Enjoy!
About Us:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa University. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, our group helps local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
As it says on the Governor General's website, "Since founding the Stairwell Carollers in 1977, Pierre Massie has been an ambassador for choral music and instrumental in spreading the joy and beauty of a cappella music both locally and around the world. Proceeds from the group’s concerts go to many local charities and scholarship programs."
Pete was surprised and thrilled to hear of his nomination and subsequent award earlier in the year, but was hesitant to brag about it. Now the cat is out of the bag!
From the Governor General's website"The Medal for Volunteers consists of a silver circular medal that is 36 mm in diameter with a suspension ring. The obverse depicts a contemporary effigy of the Sovereign, circumscribed with the inscription in capital letters of the Canadian Royal Title and the word “CANADA”, separated by two maple leaves.
The reverse indicates the ideas of caring and generosity, represented by two interlaced hearts. The sunburst pattern of the rim symbolizes the time that volunteers are giving and their actions. The ribbon uses the viceregal colours of blue and gold. The five gold stripes evoke the fingers of a hand, present in the Caring Canadian Award emblem, while the deep red colour is associated with royalty.
The design of medal was created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, based on a concept by Darcy DeMarsico of the Chancellery of Honours. The medal is manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint at its Ottawa facility."
Pierre would like to thank those who submitted his nomination. He also thanks The Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, for choosing him for this Award.
A teaser playlist of a few of the carols you will hear at our concerts. Enjoy!
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa University. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, our group helps local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales.
So much to tell you about this years concert season -- and it all starts TONIGHT in Carleton Place at St. Mark Evangelist Church, 1606 Fisher Ave., Ottawa, (ON) at 7:30pm.
Thanks to our stalwart lighting and sound Tech Crew headed by René - Darren, Aditi, Paul, Henry and Christoph.
Sunday, Dec 9th, we head off to St. James Anglican Church, 225 Edmond St, Carleton Place, (ON)for an afternoon concert starting at 2:30pm.
Next week, our FINAL evening concerts are happening!
This church is huge and has incredible acoustics! One of my favourites to sing in. We will be doing our YouTube video recording at this concert as well as presenting a $2000 gift to Harmony House for all the good work they do.
Wednesday, December 19th at St. Columba Anglican Church, 24 Sandridge Rd, Ottawa, (ON) - 7:30pm. NOTE: Seating is limited
St. Columba is really our "Home" church since we rehearse year round there. A cozy church with excellent acoustics, most of our CDs were recorded here professionally in multiple sessions without audience.
St. Columba is a smaller church, however, so don't wait too long to buy your ticket if you choose this concert.
We accept both Debit and Credit Cards for CD purchases at our concerts with The Square.
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.
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.
A teaser playlist of some of the carols you will hear. Enjoy!
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.
Okay, a Christmas treat is coming for our fans in the United Kingdom.
We just received a request to play our Youtube Video of "In the Bleak Midwinter" from the prestigious Classic FM! If you live in the UK you can download the App HERE.
So honoured to be included in their stellar lineup of Christmas music for 2018!
Here is "In the Bleak Midwinter" for viewers and listeners not in the U.K.
Our a cappella choir came to be in 1977 while director Pierre Massie was a music student at Ottawa University. Ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, we won both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
The Stairwell Carollers help local charities with net proceeds from concert, CD and cookbook sales. A registered Canadian charity.
Here it is! The song list you've been waiting for!
We are so excited to be singing such a wonderful mix of old and new carols! Included are brand-new arrangements of both traditional favourites and rare Xmas treats.
Here is a teaser playlist of some of the carols you will hear. Enjoy!
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie started our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa University. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, we also help local charities with our concert, CD and cookbook sales.
Exclusively made up of Pierre's arrangements and compositions, the concert features the premiere of a new carillon setting of his "Nouvelle Agréable" by Wendy Earl - one of Andrea McCrady's graduating students.
About The Stairwell Carollers:
Pierre Massie started our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa University. The Stairwell Carollers are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs, winning both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.
A registered Canadian charity, we also help local charities with our concert, CD and cookbook sales.
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