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Audiences at choral Concerts: who are they?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
In July 2010, after ten years leading Woven Chords, we had our final Concert together.
Little old ladies by Arty Smokes
As always, we h...
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What are rehearsals for exactly?
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
There’s a strange thing that happens in choirs just as a Concert is coming up. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong.
Benny G...
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Veni, veni Emmanuel
Ottawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform Veni, veni Emmanuel, arr: J. Rutter / P. Massie.
This version of “Veni, veni Emmanuel” is included in our “I Saw a Swete Semly Syght” CD now on sale. All our CDs are available on our website in both CD and... moreOttawa choir, The Stairwell Carollers perform Veni, veni Emmanuel, arr: J. Rutter / P. Massie.
This version of “Veni, veni Emmanuel” is included in our “I Saw a Swete Semly Syght” CD now on sale. All our CDs are available on our website in both CD and MP3 formats.
Buy our CDs and help many Ottawa/Gatineau charities!
http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html
Visit our blog http://www.stairwellcarollers.blogspot.com/
or our website http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/ for updates.
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 Southminster United Church, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Dec 15th, 2018.
Videographers: Matthieu Brennan, Elisa Torlone
Editing: Pierre Massie less
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Maeran - Puer Natus
Stunning song from : Maeran, written by Dominic Ward
Source: http://www.last.fm/music/Maeran
Maeran are Dominic Ward and Steve Wilson. They met at Liverpool University and have been writing, recording and performing ever since. They originally perfo... moreStunning song from : Maeran, written by Dominic Ward
Source: http://www.last.fm/music/Maeran
Maeran are Dominic Ward and Steve Wilson. They met at Liverpool University and have been writing, recording and performing ever since. They originally performed covers of Simon-Garfunkel songs, but soon began producing their own original blend of folk/folk rock music combining unique melodies, captivating vocal and instrumental arrangements and powerful poignant lyrics that challenge people to listen to what they have to say.
I'm glad, I am very grateful for you, Marean! less
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All and Some sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir
All and Some - Anon. c. 1450, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020.
Individual song parts recorded by the choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video using F... moreAll and Some - Anon. c. 1450, sung by The Stairwell Carollers Virtual Choir, 2020.
Individual song parts recorded by the choristers using their own equipment following lead videos made by our Director, Pierre. Pierre then put together the video using Final Cut Pro.
A message from the Director:
"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 All and Some, one selection from our Virtual Christmas Concert of 6 Carols. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstkQZ9-5Gs
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 ... less
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Chizaram
Chizaram as Composed by Dr Jude Nnam performed by Imo City Chorale and Orchestra Owerri
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I hate a choir in uniform
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Many choirs dress identically when they perform. Some have a choir uniform, some choose a particular colour for a particular Concert, some have specially m...