This original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David ...  moreThis original composition being premiered this afternoon was commissioned by Rainier Chorale “in honor of Ron Bayer, Artistic Director, for his 20 years of dedicated service and leadership.” Written by well-known and respected contemporary composer David Dickau, it hauntingly sets a very thoughtful text by Will Dromgoole. In it, Dromgoole tells the story of an old man who approaches a deep and wide water-filled chasm. He crosses in the evening as he is unafraid, then builds a bridge to span the tide. A fellow pilgrim questions why an old man would build the bridge, as he would surely never pass this way again in his lifetime. The old man lifts his grey head and responds to the questioning trAveler that a youth is to follow after him. He too, would need to cross in the twilight dim. The old man answers, “I am building this bridge for him.” The commission process was an interesting and fascinating one in which to be involved. Dr. Dickau was originally approached a year or so ago by the chorale, and was inter...    less

A part of the choir's winning performance at 54th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2011 in Varaždin.

"Qui creavit celum", written by their director, Pierre Massie and performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 15, 2007 at their "30 Year of Song" concert. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A ...  more"Qui creavit celum", written by their director, Pierre Massie and performed by The Stairwell Carollers on Dec 15, 2007 at their "30 Year of Song" concert. The Stairwell Carollers are an a cappella Ottawa choir, formed in 1977 by director Pierre Massie. A non-profit organization, they raise funds for local charities through concert, CD and cookbook sales. Buy our CDs!!! This version of "Qui creavit celum" is available on our "Qui creavit celum" CD. http://www.stairwellcarollers.com/Purchases.html  

A part of the choir's winning performance at 54th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2011 in Varaždin.

A part of the choir's winning performance at 55th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2012 in Varaždin.

Recording info: Boston Children's Chorus Staff - Demo track Morgan Zwerlein, drums

A community-based mixed adult choir with members of varying ages and abilities from all around the globe. We rehearse one evening per week in Sai Kung (Hong Kong)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   How do mixed choirs and single-sex choirs differ, if at all?   Victoria choir, Uganda by Adamesmith   I was partly inspired to write this ...

A part of the choir's winning performance at 54th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2011 in Varaždin.

A part of the choir's winning performance at 55th Croatian Youth Music Festival held in May 2012 in Varaždin.