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 $146,319 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.
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.
Welcome new singers in the Stairwell!
I was looking for a way to rekindle the joy of music and happily stumbled across The Stairwell Carollers. I attended this year’s spring concert and was impressed by the quality of musicianship.
Stairwell Carollers Spring Concert, Sat, June 1st 2024 at 7:30 pm
After an amazing weekend of choral workshops with choral technician Gabriel Lewis O’Connor, the Stairwell Carollers now are looking forward to their 2024 Spring Concert, Saturday, June 1st at 7:30 pm.