"The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir in Concert"
Date Event Description
Year 2008
Sunday, April 6 - OCMC participates in the worship service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road, Ottawa, at 10:00 A.M.
Friday, April 18 - OCMC presents a benefit concert for Transitional and Supportive Housing Services in the York Region, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 333 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON, at 7:00 P.M. Free-will offering. Info.: 905-775-0367
Saturday, April 19 - OCMC and The Guelph Male Choir in concert at First Christian Reformed Church, 287 Water Street, Guelph, ON, at 7:30 P.M. Net proceeds to UNICEF. Tickets/Info. 519-823-2823
Sunday, April 20 - OCMC participates in the worship service at Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown, ON, at 10:00 A.M.
Year 2007:
Feb. 11/07 Sun. - 3:00 p.m. - (Snow date Feb. 18) - OCMC Concert at St. Francis de Sales Church, 17 Elmsley St. N and Russell St. E., Smiths Falls, Ont. Organized by the Catholic Women's League as fund-raiser for much needed repairs to the church.
March 3/07 Sat. - 7:30 p.m. - Concert at Almonte Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Almonte, Ont. A Church fund-raiser.
March 25/07 Sun. - 6:30 p.m. - The choir participates in the Worship Service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa.
April 21/07 Sat. - 7:30 p.m. - OCMC 'Bon Voyage' Concert on the occasion of the Choir's 'May 2007 Europe Concert Tour' to Czech Republic and The Netherlands. The concert takes place at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa. Free-will offering.
Oct. 28/07 Sun. - 6.30 p.m. - OCMC participates in Reformation Service, held by several local churches at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Woodroffe Ave at the Queensway, Ottawa.
Nov. 17/07 Sat. - 7.30 p.m. - OCMC in Concert at Zion Memorial United Church, Carleton Place, ON. This is a church fund-raising event.
Dec. 2/07 Sun. - 3.00 p.m. - OCMC participates in Annual Christmas Concert with Concordia Male Choir and church youth choir, at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, Bank Street (Highway 31) Gloucester.
Dec. 7/07 Fri. - 7.30 p.m. - OCMC Annual Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Sparks Street at Bronson Ave, Ottawa. Guest artists are Garth Hampson, Baritone - MC and the Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Brass Ensemble.
Tickets @ $15.00 are available from choir members and at the door. Net proceeds to the A.L.S. Society of Ontario.
Year 2006:
Jan. 11/06 Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Concert for seniors at Crystal View Lodge, Ottawa.
Jan. 14/06 Sat., 7:00 p.m. - Male Choir Concert / Hymn Sing at Parkwood Presbyterian Church, Meadowlands Drive at Chesterton.
Jan. 18/06 Wed. 7:30 p.m. - OCMC holds Special Open House for new singers / members at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa.
Drop in and have a coffee and doughnut with us!
Feb. 5/06 Sun., 3:00 p.m. - With this season of frosty weather, come and warm your heart at the concert and fellowship at St. Francis de Sales Parish, Elmsley Street, Smiths Falls, Ont. Info. call 283-7615.
February 26/06 Sun., 6:30 p.m. - OCMC participates in Worship Service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road, Ottawa.
April 23/06 Sun., 6:30 p.m. - OCMC participates in Worship Service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road, Ottawa.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Mark on your calendar Wednesday, August 30, 2006, a special concert by the Koninklijk Schiedams Mannenkoor ‘Orpheus’, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kent at Wellington Street, Ottawa, at 7:30 p.m. Free-will offering. The concert by this Dutch Royal Male Choir from Schiedam is part of their Ontario Concert Tour to mark the occasion of the Choir’s 140th Anniversary. With its golden jubileum in 1916, Queen Wilhelmina bestowed the ‘Royal’ designation on the choir.
Sept. 6 Wed. – 7:30 p.m. – OCMC starts a new choir-season, with rehearsals at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa. A special invitation is extended to new singers, especially those wishing to join us in a two-week concert tour to the Czech Republic and The Netherlands, May 1 – 14, 2007.
Sept. 29 Fri. – 8 p.m. – OCMC participates in Organ and Male Choir concert with internationally renowned organists Andre Knevel of St. Catharines and Jan Elsenaar of South Africa. The concert features improvisations by both organists on well-known hymns and tunes. Tickets @ $10.00 are available from choirmembers and at the door.
Oct. 29 Sun. – 6:30 p.m. OCMC participates in the annual Reformation Service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa. Participating churches are St. Paul Presbyterian, Parkwood Presbyterian, Knox Presbyterian (Manotick), Grace Presbyterian (Orleans), Calvary CRC, Calvin CRC, Barrhaven Fellowship CRC.
Nov. 18 Sat. – 7:30 p.m. – OCMC Concert at Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Cr., Ottawa
Dec. 3 Sun. – 3.00 p.m. – OCMC participates in Christmas Concert with Concordia Male Choir and church choir at Our Lady of Visitation Church, Bank Street/Highway 31, Ottawa
Dec. 8 Fri. – 7:30 p.m. – OCMC Annual Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Sparks Street at Bronson Ave, Ottawa, with the participation of local organist Alan Thomas and the Parkdale United Church Orchestra. Tickets @ $15.00 are available from choir members and at the door. Net proceeds to the Aphasia Centre of Ottawa.
Year 2005:
Jan. 19/05 Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Christmas Concert for Seniors at Crystal Lodge, Centre Point, Ottawa
Feb. 11/05 Fri., 8:00 p.m. - "In Concert" - The Nepean Concert Band and The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, at Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean. Tickets: $15.00 Adults; $13.00 Seniors /Students/ Groups of 10. Available from Band members / Choir members and Centrepointe Theatre Box Office. Call 224-1597.
March 20/05 Palm Sunday, 6:30 p.m. - Participate in Worship Service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Rd., Ottawa.
April 8/05 Fri., 7:30 p.m. – Concert at Christian Reformed Church, Williamsburg
May 21 & 22/05 Sat. and Sun. - Weekend of "Festival Male Choirs" to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of The Netherlands, with participation of
The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir
Crescendo Male Choir of St. Thomas, Ont.
Organist Richard Dykstra
Soprano Renee Stalenhoef
Interested groups from out of town can book reasonable priced accommodation in student residences. Call 224-1597
May 21/05 Sat., 11:00 a.m. - Ceremony honouring Veterans, with Two Male Choirs participating, at Majors Hill Park behind Chateau Laurier, Ottawa.
May 21/05 Sat., 8:00 p.m. - Two male choirs present a "Concert of Praise for Freedom", celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of The Netherlands, at Dominion Chalmers United Church, Ottawa. Tickets available from Choir members. Call 224-1597
May 22/05 Sun., 7:00 p.m. - Two Male Choirs participate in a "Service of Praise for Freedom", at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kent at Wellngton Street, Ottawa. Free-will Offering. Members of other congregations are welcome to attend.
Sept. 7/05 Wed., 7:30 p.m. - First choir rehearsal of the new season, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa. New singers are welcome!
Oct. 1/05 Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Participate in after Dinner concert with pianist Fred Lacroix, at Calvin CRC., Ottawa.
Oct. 2/05 Sun.,7:00 p.m. - Concert at McPhail Memorial Baptist Church,Bronson Ave, Ottawa. Free-will Offering
Oct. 12/05 Wed., 7:30 p.m. - Recording for CTV Regional Contact, to be aired in December.
Nov. 19/05 Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Concert at Bethel Christian Reformed Church,
117 Windsor Drive Brockville, Ont. Info. Tel. 345-2050
Dec. 4/05 Sun., 3:00 p.m. - 160th Anniversary Concert with Concordia Male Choir and church choir at Our Lady of the Visitation, 5338 Bank Street / Hwy 31, Ottawa.
Dec. 10/05 Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Come and listen to the "Sounds of Good Tidings" presented in the Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Sparks Street at Bronson Ave.
Guest musicians are James Calkin, organ, (of First Baptist Church), Rohahes (Iain Phillips), harp/flute and the Croation Folklore Ensemble "Croatoan".
Tickets $12.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. Children 12 and under free. Tickets available from choir members, at CD Warehouse, Clyde Ave or at Dutch Groceries, Bleeker Mall.
Net proceeds for Canadian Cancer Society in memory of three choir members Bill Bets, Rodney Andrews and Gerard Koolstra who died of cancer last April.
Mr. Richard Loomes, Past-President of Unit Council, Canadian Cancer Society, has graciously agreed to act as MC for tonights concert.
For information, call 224-1597.
Dec. 14/05 Wed., 7:00 p.m. - Christmas Concert for seniors at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa.
Dec. 24/05 Sat. Christmas Eve, 6:30 p.m. - CTV/CJOH will feature the OCM Choir on its program "Regional Contact".
Year 2004:
January/February 2004 - The choir will be rehearsing a Christmas repertoire for a CD recording to be made Saturday, March 6.
January 21/04 Wed. - Concert for seniors at Crystal View Home, Centrepoint, Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
January 29/04 Thurs. - "Dutch Treat" performs at Bridlewood Retirement Home, Bridle Path Dr., Ottawa. 4:00 p.m.
March 6/04 Sat. - Christmas CD recording at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa, with pianist Oksana Iliasevitch.
March 28/04 Sun. - OCMC participates in 'Musical Evening' at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa
April 7/04 Wed. - Concert at Crystal View Seniors Home, Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
April 24/04 Sat. - Concert with visiting male choir 'Men of Note' from Clinton, Ont.
At Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road, Ottawa. A benefit concert for the building fund of Calvin CRC. 7:30 p.m.
May 29/04 Sat. - Concert at Athens Christian Reformed Church, Athens, Ont. Proceeds for Athens CRC building fund. 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 25/04 Sat., - OCMC participates in piano concert by Frederick Lacroix, at Calvin CRC, Ottawa
Oct. 17/04 Sun., 7:00 p.m. – "Fall Rapsody Concert" at Knox Presbyterian Church, Manotick, with participation of The Manotick Brass Ensemble. Tickets $10.00. Info Knox Church
692-4228
Oct. 22/04 Fri., 7:30 p.m. – Concert at Cephas Christian Reformed Church, Peterborough, Ont., with virtuoso organist Andre Knevel from St. Catharines
Oct. 23/04 Sat., 10:30 a.m. – Concert at Durham Christian Home, Whitby, Ont.
Oct. 23/04 Sat., - Evening Concert with “The Choraliers” Male Choir at Holland Christian Homes, Brampton, Ont.
Oct. 24/04 Sun. morning – Participate in Worship Service at Cooksville United Church, Mississauga, Ont.
Nov. 14/04 Sun. 7:00 p.m. Concert at St. Andrew's United Church in Wakefield, PQ
Nov. 27/04 Sat., 7:30 p.m. – Concert at Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Cr., Ottawa
Dec. 11/04 Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa with the Manotick Brass Ensemble and MC / Soloist Garth Hampson
Dec. 15/04 Wed., 7:00 p.m.- Christmas Concert for Seniors at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa
Dec. 18/04 Sat., 1:00 p.m. - Christmas Concert for Seniors at Bethel Pentecostal Church, Ottawa
YEAR 2003:
9/2/03 Sunday, February 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. - Church Anniversary Concert at Kanata United Church, Kanata.
15/2/03 Saturday, February 15, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. - Concert in Joshua Bates Centre, Athens, Ont., in support of Christian Reformed Church building fund.
19/2/03 Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. - Concert for senior residents at Carleton Lodge, Prescott Highway, Ottawa
1/3/03 Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 7;30 p.m. - Concert in Presbyterian Church, Daniel and McCongial Streets, Arnprior, Ont., in support of church building fund.
6/4/03 Sunday, April 6, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. - Concert in Osgoode Baptist / Vernon United Church, Vernon, Ont., with the Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Ensemble. Church fund raiser.
20/4/03 Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. - Particpating in the evening worship service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road, Ottawa.
2/5/03 Friday, May 2, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. - Concert in Christian Reformed Church, Clinton, Ont., with the "Men of Note" male choir, under the direction of Arend Streutker, and soprano Renee Stalenhoef. Admittance $10.00
3/5/03 Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. - Concert in First Christian Reformed Church, Talbot Street, London, Ont., with participation of the choir of Faith Community Christian School and the choir of London Parental Christian School. Free-will offering to support the local christian schools. Info. 519-657-2488.
3/5/03 Saturday, May 3, 2003 at 11.30 till Noon - Mini-concert at opening day of Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London, Ont.
4/5/03 Sunday, May 4, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. - Concert with Salvation Army Band at Bellevile Citadel, 290 Bridge St., West, Belleville.
June 5/03 Thurs., 10 a.m. – Osgoode Care Centre, Metcalfe, Ont., official opening of extension
June 18/03 Wed. – Choir Spouses Appreciation Night - Boat Tour/Dinner on Ottawa River
June 21/03 Sat. – Dutch Treat at Dutch Day in Merrickville, Ont.
August 20/03 Wed., 7:30 p.m. – Choir Special Rehearsal
August 23/03 Sat. – Performance at Dutch Day in the Brockville Arena, Brockville, Ont. (Also Dutch Treat)
Sept. 3/03 Wed., 7:30 p.m. – New Choir Rehearsal Season starts, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Road, Ottawa
Sept. 27/03 Sat., 7:30 p.m. – Concert with the Choraliers male choir from Brampton, Ont., at Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church, Williamsburg, Ont. – Christian School fund raiser
Oct. 19/03 Sun., 6:30 p.m. – Participate in evening service at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Merivale Rd., Ottawa
Oct. 24/03 Fri., 8 p.m. - "Fall Concert / Organ / Male Choir" featuring renowned Dutch organist Sander van Marion (See Biography Below) with participation by the Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, at Christ Church Cathedral, Sparks Street at Bronson Ave. Tickets @ $10.00 available from choirmembers and at the door.
Oct. 26/03 Sun., 3 p.m. – Concert at Britannia United Church, 985 Pinecrest Rd., Ottawa
Nov. 14/03 Fri. – Dutch Treat performs at Dutch Choral Society 50Th Anniversary
Nov. 22/03 Sat. – Concert at Carleton Memorial United Church, 740 Melfa Cr., Ottawa
Dec. 5/03 Fri., 7:30 p.m. – Arlington Wood Free Methodist Church, Seniors’ Christmas Program
Dec. 11/03 – Promotional Mini-Concert in the foyer of the National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Dec. 13/03 Sat., 7:30 p.m. – Christmas Concert with MC Garth Hampson, pianist Oksana Iliasevitch and soprano Renée Stalenhoef, at Christ Church Cathedral, Sparks St. at Bronson Ave, Ottawa. Net proceeds for the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation.
Year 2002:
17/12/02 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 7 p.m. - 'Promotional Mini-Concert' in the Foyer of the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, prior to the NAC's main event Handel's Messiah.
14/12/02 Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. - Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, featuring guest organist Jonathan Oldengarm and soloist Garth Hampton. Tickets $10.00 available from members and at the door. Net proceeds to The Osgoode Township Care Centre.
13/12/02 Friday, December 13, 2002 at 8:30 p.m., 'Promotional Mini-Concert at the Mayor's Second Annual Christmas Celebration, Ottawa City Hall.
4/12/02 Wednesday, December 4, 2002 at 7 p.m. - Christmas Concert for the seniors in Chrystal View Lodge, Centre Point, Ottawa.
9/11/02 Saturday, November 9, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. - Concert at City View United Church, Ottawa. Guest choir is the Ottawa Valley Male Choir under the direction of Brad Campbell. Free-will offering.
15/9/02 Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. - Church Anniversary Concert at Inkerman United Church, Inkerman, Ont.
8/5/02 - 22/5/02 Concert Tour in the Netherlands
1/3/02 Friday, March 1, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. - "Bon Voyage - Holland 2002 Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir with special guests Timothy Christian School Choir at Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church, Williamsburg, Ont. Tickets $8.00. Proceeds for choirs.
Year 2001:
'Christmas Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir and the Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Band, MC Major Ruth Holman, at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, Fri., December 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets $10.
"Remembrance Day Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir and the
Salvation Army Woodroffe Temple Band, at Woodroffe Temple, Ottawa, Sun. November 11, at 6 p.m. Free-will offering.
"Fall Concert - Organ & Male Choir" with virtuoso organist Sander van Marion of The Hague, The Netherlands and The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir. Admittance: $10
Ottawa - Wed. October 17, 8 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral
Brockville- Thurs. October 18, 8 p.m., St. Peter's Anglican Church
Renfrew - Fri. October 19, 8 p.m., Trinity St. Andrew's United Church
Kingston - Sat. October 20, 7:30 p.m., St. George's Cathedral
"Choral Concert" by Redeemer Christian Highscool Choir and The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Fri. June 15, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa. Free-will offering.
"A World of Music" concert by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir with
guests organist Teresa van den Boogaard and the Johannes Brahms Choir, Fri. May 11, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa. Tickets $10.
"Spring Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Sat. April 21, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place, Ont. Tickets $10., church fundraiser.
YEAR 2000:
"Christmas Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Thurs. December 21, for senior residents at Carleton Lodge, Ottawa, Ont.
"Sounds of Christmas" presented by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir with guests Sharon Adams at the organ, The Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Brass Ensemble and The Alpen Trio, MC Rev. Stirling Irvine. Proceeds 'Operation Go Home' Sat. December 9, at Fourth Ave Baptist Church, Ottawa, Ont.
"Music for Advent" guest performance by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir at the Johannes Brahms Choir 20th Anniversary Concert, with the Concordia Female Choir, Sun. December 3, at Southminster United Church, Ottawa, Ont.
"Remembrance Day Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir and the
Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Band, guest pianist David Mang, Sat. November 11, at the Ottawa Citadel. Proceeds to Citadel Building Fund.
"Fall Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Fri. October 6, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa, Ont.
"Spring 2000" Organ & Male Choir Concert by virtuoso organist Andre
Knevel, of St. Catharines and The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir -
Fri. May 5, at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, Ont.
Sat. May 6, at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Brockville, Ont.
"Panflute & Organ Concert" by Dutch artists Noortje van Middelkoop
(Panflute) and Harm Hoeve (Organ), with participation of The Ottawa
Carleton Male Choir, Wed. February 23, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa, Ont.
"Choral Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir for residents at
West End Villa Extendicare, Ottawa, Ont., Thurs. January 27.
YEAR 1999:
"Sounds of Christmas" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir with guests
The Stairwell Singers and Our Lady of Visitation Church Youth Choir,
MC Peter vanDusen of CBOT, Fri. December 17, at Our Lady of Visitation Church, South Gloucester, Ont.
"Remembrance Day Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Redeemer High School Choir, Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Brass Ensemble, MC John Klein, November 11, at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa, Ont.
"Choral Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Sun. October 24, at the 100th Anniversary of St. Andrew's United Church, Burnstown, Ont.
"Choral Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, Sat. October 2, at St. Andrew's United Church, Buckingam, Que.
"Spring Choral Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, the Dutch Choral Society and the Swiss Montagna Singers, Thurs. May 28, at Calvin Chr. Reformed Church, Ottawa, Ont. "
Southern Ontario Concert Tour" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir -
Fri. April 23, at 'Village by the Arboretum', Guelph, Ont.
Sat. April 24, in Mount Hamilton Baptist Church, Hamilton, Ont.
Sun. April 25, in morning worship services, Second Chr.Reformed
Church, Brampton, Ont.
Sun. April 25, afternoon concert at Holland Christian Homes, Brampton, Ont.
"Choral Concert" by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir at Redeemer Christian Highschool Supper, Ottawa, Ont.,Fri. April 16.
"Benefit Concert" for the Winchester and District Memorial Hospital by The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir, MC Dr. C. Adamson, Sat. March 6, at Winchester United Church, Winchester, Ont.
YEAR 1998:
"Hear the Sounds of Christmas"
May 6/06 Sat. - Sight-seeing on a 1 hour train ride leaving Port Stanley through the scenic Kettle Creek Valley.
May 6/06 Sat., 7:30 p.m. - Concert with the St. Thomas 'Crescendo' Male Choir at St. Paul's Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W.,Chatham, Ont. Tickets @ $10.00 - Info. (519) 637-4357
May 7/06 Sun., 10:00 a.m. - Participate in Church Service at First Christian Reformed Church, 320 Elm St., St. Thomas, Ont.
May 7/06 Sun., 7:30 p.m. - Concert with the St. Thomas 'Crescendo' Male Choir at Knox Presbyterian Church, 55 Hincks St., St. Thomas, Ont. Free-will offering for Canadian Bible Society. Info. (519) 637-4357
May 24/06 Wed.,1:15 p.m. - After Lunch Choral Recital for the Ottawa-Rideau Valley Probus Club, at Orchard View Reception and Conference Centre, Greely.
