Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The Stairwell Carollers present A virtual Xmas concert - YouTube

 Christmas Tree 2020
Christmas 2020 is the first in our 43-year history where we haven’t been able to stage live concerts, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still sing. So, after planning, rehearsing and recording, we are proud to present this mini Virtual Christmas Concert of 6 carols. We hope you will enjoy our renditions of old favourites, some in new settings by our director, along with a few lesser known pieces from our carol archives.

I cannot be more proud of my musical colleagues for forging through the complex logistics of putting these videos together. I thank them for their loyalty to our fans and their fellow choir members, and for their diligence in preparing individual performances to such a demanding degree of musicianship.

Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir 2020
I can only conclude that we all share an understanding of how important it is to share the joy of song with the world. I am joined by my wife Holly and all the members of the Stairwell Carollers in wishing you peace and joy over this most unusual Christmas season. We are confident that we will perform live for you once again soon. Pierre Massie - director

Enjoy! The Stairwell Carollers present
A virtual Xmas concert

Noël 2020 : En 43 ans d’histoire, c’est la première fois où nous ne pouvons pas faire de concerts devant public. Cependant, nous chantons! Rien ne pourrait nous en empêcher. Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter ce mini concert virtuel de 6 chants de Noël. Planifier, répéter et enregistrer fut un travail d’amour pour nous toutes et tous. Appréciez nos interprétations de vieux classiques que vous connaissez bien. Découvrez les nouveaux arrangements créés par notre directeur. Savourez les chants de Noël moins connus tirés de nos archives. Je suis très fier de mes collègues de la chorale. Ils et elles ont fait face à une logistique complexe pour la réalisation de ces vidéos. Je les remercie, personnellement et en votre nom, de leur fidélité envers vous, nos fans. Leur esprit d’équipe et leur diligence ont permis de livrer des prestations individuelles d'un niveau musical aussi exigeant. L’impératif de partager la joie du chant avec le Monde nous unit tous et toutes. Au nom de mon épouse Holly et de tous les membres des Chanteurs Stairwell, j’aimerais vous souhaiter Paix et Joie en cette saison de Noël des plus inhabituelles. Donnons-nous déjà rendez-vous dès la première occasion de nous retrouver tous ensemble. Rien ne remplace l’expérience de vibrer ensemble, baignée dans la sonorité et la résonance des voix humaines. Au plaisir de vous retrouver tout ouïe, dans un avenir rapproché. Pierre Massie, Directeur ------------------------------------------- Programme O Little Town of Bethlehem - arr: Traditional, melody by Lewis Redner Un flambeau Jeanette, Isabelle - arr: Pierre Massie All and Some - Anon. c. 1450 What Child is This - arr: Pierre Massie (choral premiere) Ô nuit - Jean-Philippe Rameau Wassail Song - arr: Pierre Massie The choir Sopranos Annika Ericsson-Kidd Erin MacAfee Denyse Mageau Maggie Park Andrea Walton Altos Christine Jenkins Helen Lucker Katherine Marek Holly Massie Susan Pullan Tina Reilly Elizabeth Turner Tenors Alex Deveau Darren Elford Sylvain Giguère Richard Hardy Pierre Massie David Rain Basses David Ayer Terry Brynaert Christoph Hoeller Andrew Mason Bruce Pettipas René Voyer


About The Stairwell Carollers:

Pierre Massie created our a cappella choir in 1977 while he was a music student at Ottawa University. With wins in both the 2010 and 2013 Ontario Music Festival Association competitions, we are ranked among the best of Ontario choirs. 

A registered Canadian charity, The Carollers also help local charities with net proceeds from concert tickets, CD and cookbook sales.  Since 1997 we have donated over $143,800 to local charities and scholarships.

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Thanks,
Holly :)

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