47 years of charitable song in Canada’s Capitol
The Stairwell Carollers, an a cappella Ottawa choir, sing sacred and secular music from all eras, as well as settings of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols.
Professional Choral music recordings available in both CD and Digital Download
Photos, Holly Massie (unless otherwise noted) – all rights reserved
Placing FIRST in the OMFA 2010 and 2013 Provincials and SECOND in the 2010 FCMF Nationals, they are ranked amongst the best of Ottawa choirs and have provided $148,569 in scholarships and donations to local charities.
Director, Pierre Massie, has composed many original pieces for the choir, as well as creating lively and contemporary arrangements of traditional carols.
One of his original carols, “Mourning Dove”, caught the ear of Canada’s Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady, via YouTube. She performed “Mourning Dove” on the Peace Tower Carillon at 12:00 noon, and again at 3:00 pm, Monday Dec 17th. (http://stairwellcarollers.blogspot.ca/2012/12/pierre-massie-composition-mourning-dove.html) and again in her summer program for 2014. She continues to perform his music to this day.
The Stairwell Carollers welcomes new singers to the Stairwell for Spring 2025!
For the interest of other choir directors and singers here is the email that our director sent to everyone to welcome them to our new season
Ottawa’s Stairwell Carollers now Auditioning Tenors for Spring 2025!
You heard that right! Ottawa’s Premier a cappella chamber chorale, The Stairwell Carollers is looking for that perfect male tenor voice. Could it be you? If you live in the Ottawa/Outaouais region and are available to rehearse in person once a week on Wednesday...
Little Drummer Bolero premieres at Stairwell Christmas concerts
The St Columba performance is particularly special, as it has become an eagerly anticipated annual event. Known for its intimate ambiance and warm community spirit, this concert often sells out, so attendees are encouraged to reserve their tickets early.