"Festival Male Choirs"
Ottawa -2005
Sat. May 21
Sun. May 22
Celebrating the
60th Anniversary of
the Liberation of
The Netherlands
With the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands in May 2005, The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir presents a weekend "Festival Male Choirs". The events are presented and publicized under the umbrella of the Canadian Tulip Festival's theme "Peace and Friendship".
The following events are to take place:
Saturday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m., at Major's Hill Park, Ottawa (at McKenzie and St. Patrick - behind Chateau Laurier)
Ceremony to honour Canadian Veterans
with participation of
- The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir and St. Thomas 'Crescendo' Male Choir
- Children presenting flowers
- Representatives of Canadian Tulip Festival, Royal Dutch Embassy, Veteran Affairs
Saturday, May 21, at 8:00 p.m., in Dominion Chalmers United Church, at O'Connor and Cooper Street, Ottawa.
"Concert of Praise for Freedom"
presented by mass male choir of 85 voices, comprising:
The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir
St. Thomas 'Crescendo' Male Choir
Organist: Richard Dykstra
Soprano: Renée Stalenhoef
Tickets for the Saturday evening concert, @ $15.00, will be available from choir members and Dominion Chalmers Church Office at 613-235-5143, or call 613-224-1597.
Sunday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m., in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kent at Wellington St., Ottawa.
Worship Service of Praise for Freedom
Meditation: Rev. Carl D. Tuyl
with the participation of the two male choirs and soprano Renée Stalenhoef. Free-will offering.
For out of town groups, reasonable priced accommodation for the weekend can be booked in student residences.
To Enquire about Concert Tickets ($15.00) and Accommodation
Contact Cor Hogeveen, Ottawa
Tel. 613-224-1597
or Dominion Chalmers Office 613-235-5143
email: corh@ncf.ca
The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir
Website: www.ocm-choir.cityslide.com
Accommodation:
Accomodation at Algonquin College is in student suites - each suite has 2 private bedrooms - (each with a double bed), kitchenette with fridge, microwave and sink, full 3 piece bathroom, all at $69.95 per suite - per night (or $35.00 per couple). You can book directly at Algonquin College, Residence & Conference Centre, Woodroffe Ave at Baseline Road, Ottawa, Toll Free 1-877-225-8664
Rev. Carl D. Tuyl – Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Tuyl was born in 1925 in The Netherlands.
He was detained in concentration camps in Amersfoort and Liberose,
served in 7 December Division, 3rd Batalion Prinses Irene and was
wounded in Indonesia.
Rev. Tuyl came to Canada in 1953, studied Theology in Michigan
(Masters Degree) and served as pastor in congregations of the
Christian Reformed Church in Aylmer, Wallaceburg, Whitby,
Toronto and Kingston.
Following his retirement, Rev. Tuyl was appointed Executive
Director of the Ontario Multi-faith Council and Consultant
on Spiritual and Religious Care for the City of Toronto.
‘Crescendo’ Male Choir – St. Thomas, ON
“The Crescendo Male Choir comes to you from St. Thomas, Ont. They are a Christian Group of men who use their musical talents to serve in God’s Kingdom. They sing to entertain, but their singing also serves as an evangelistic tool. These men come from all walks of life and different age groups. The love of singing and their desire to serve the Lord have kept these men dedicated. The Crescendo Choir started out on the music road 8 years ago, never realizing that God had this in store for them.”
The above stated words were written on the back of the LP recording available from the Choir at its March 31, 1978 previous concert in Ottawa. If after 8 years the Choir never realized that God had this in store for them, words can likely not express the blessings the Choir has received and has brought to their audiences in no less than another 27 years since 1978.
The title of the Choir’s latest CD recording appropriately reflects that not only the years roll on, but that also “The Song Rolls On”. The Choir has been blessed by having the same talented Director, Jack Dykstra and Accompanist, Richard Dykstra during all these years. It is the Choir’s hope and prayer that you will be equally blessed by the message in song presented in Ottawa at the celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of The Netherlands.
Richard Dykstra - Accompanist
Richard started his musical training at the age of 10 in St. Thomas, Ontario and presented his first concert at the age of 13. He studied organ under the well known Arthur Garroway, Robert Towers and John Wood and became a regular church organist at the age of 14. He has been the accompanist of the St. Thomas District Male Choir "Crescendo" since its formation in 1969, except for a six month sabbatical in 1977 when he played hockey for a Dutch Hockey League. He was also the St. Thomas Ladies Choir "Gloria in Excelsis accompanist for a number of years. Although he plays both organ and piano, the organ has always been his favourite instrument. Over the years Richard has been fascinated with Dutch organ masters and their ability to improvise on old Psalms and Hymns. Improvisation has become his first love and even though some are not available on sheet music, he writes the music by listening to recordings.
