Thursday, February 21, 2019

Ottawa Choral Masterclass with Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor - Limited enrolment, BOOK NOW!

MASTERCLASS with Gabriel Lewis O’Connor 

former member of Chanticleer

Gabriel Lewis-O'connor lunches with Pete during last years choral workshop
Gabriel Lewis-O'connor lunches with Pete during last years choral workshop

Gabe has recently returned to the Midwest from Seattle, Washington, where he was an active singer, director and choral clinician. Currently a doctoral student in choral conducting at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Gabe received his master’s degree from the same institution, studying with Dr. Robert Bode.
Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor in workshop with Stairwell and the Glebe choirs
Gabriel Lewis-O'Connor in workshop with Stairwell and the Glebe choirs
Prior to graduate school, he sang for four years, with the
professional vocal ensemble Chanticleer.

Gabe received a bachelor’s degree from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and hails from Lawrence, Kansas.
Gabe and Holly enjoy a laugh at last year's Galillee Choir Retreat in Arnprior
Gabe and Holly enjoy a laugh at last year's Galillee Choir Retreat in Arnprior
As a teacher and conductor he frequently leads both vocal masterclasses and choral clinics at the high school and collegiate levels, and, above all else, is passionate about sharing music with others.

When not making music with others, Gabe tries to spend as much time outside as possible with his wife Lauren, fishing-obsessed 7 year-old son Eamon, and fiery 5 year-old daughter Celia.

To participate in The Masterclass you must…

  1. Be a CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBER of any Greater Ottawa/Gatineau region choir.
  2. Prepare the following three songs -

(Scores provided at registration – files are provided for practice purposes)

Fa una canzone – Orazio Vecchi – Public domain

Tourdion (Quand je bois du vin) – Pierre Attaignant – Public domain

Remember – Stephen Chatman – copyright – Original scores provided at registration


MASTERCLASS DETAILS

Date: Saturday May 18. 2019

Time: 9 am to noon ( 8:30 am registration)

Cost: $25 
All music scores included in your registration package


We have room for 60 participants; first come, first serve

If sold out, email us.  Your name will be added to our cancellation list.


Click here to Register now

Only 60 spots available

Workshop hosted by The Stairwell Carollers chamber choir - furthering choral excellence and development in Ottawa's choral community now for over 41 years. 

About Us:

Pierre Massie started The Stairwell Carollers in 1977 while obtaining his Bachelor in Music Education at U of Ottawa. Pete sings, plays piano, saxophone and flute and attained a grade 6 in all band instruments (including violin) - making him one of the most valuable and effective Secondary School music teachers in Ontario. 

Now retired from teaching, he directs our a cappella choir from the tenor section, giving the Carollers chorus their signature look and sound. 

The Stairwell Carollers hold top marks from years of participation in local Kiwanis festivals, going on to win both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions.  

A registered Canadian charity, we continue to help local charities with our concert, CD and cookbook sales.

Donations receive a charitable receipt.



Monday, February 11, 2019

Thanks to all who auditioned - our 2019 choir rehearsals have begun!

Pug Puppies - photo credit and pug Mom Katie Hoffman
Here's a puggie pic to cheer us all up till spring appears.

Fatty reminds us that the Easter bunny will be here before we know it.
Rupert and Gremlin do their best Ren and Stimpie impressions.

Oh, yeah, this was about CHOIR -
Stairwellers help the tech crew focus lighting by posing patiently
Stairwellers help the tech crew focus lighting by posing patiently
We are all set for our 2019 Spring choral season. Looking forward to concerts and workshops and singing, Oh My! Thanks to everyone who tried out!
Christoph, bass extraordinaire
Christoph, bass extraordinaire
Farewell to Christoph, our beautiful bass who also worked so hard as Choir Committee president and on Tech crew.  We miss you already and hope your home country appreciates us letting you go without too much of a fight.
CBC interviews Pierre, director, and David, tenor and PR head
CBC interviews Pierre, director, and David, tenor and PR head
Thanks to Pierre, David and all the Stairwellers who work to get the word out for auditions and concert events.

Have a Listen :)
Stairwell Carollers CD collage
Here's our Youtube channel - Contemporary pieces we have done, LIVE in concert.

If you tried out and didn't make the cut, it wasn't because you don't have a great voice or even tons of potential.  Being chosen for the Stairwell Carollers has less to do with musical knowledge and more to do with the type of voice you have. Pierre has worked through the years to maintain the group sound that ensures no matter who is singing with us, we still have a certain Stairwell Carollers ring.

 We are just one of many great Ottawa area choirs  - one out there is looking for you to join them.

About The Stairwell Carollers:

Pierre Massie started our a cappella choir in 1977 while a music student at Ottawa U. 
The Stairwell Carollers are proud to have won 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.
Donations receive a charitable receipt.

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