Reverend William J. (Bill) Nesbitt 1928 - 2006
"Present with his Lord"
The 'OCMC Family' mourns the loss of
Bill Nesbitt, first tenor in the Choir,
suddenly on Tuesday, February 7, 2006
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Successful Events of December 2005:
First, the Annual Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral was a success in terms of audience attendance and program with the participation of guest organist James Calkin of First Baptist Church, the Croatian Folklore Ensemble 'Croatoan' and Rohahes (Iain Phillips) on the harp.
Secondly, many favourable comments have been received on the choir's appearance on the CTV program 'Regional Contact' aired on Christmas Eve.
Invitation to Upcoming Event:
Special OPEN HOUSE For New Singers!
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Do You Like Singing?
Why not come to our Open House and find out in which of the 4 parts you would fit.
Be Sure to Tune in to
the Choir's Appearance on
CJOH / TV "Regional Contact"
at 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve,
Saturday, December 24, 2005
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Exciting Events of
The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir:
Enjoy the Choir's new recorded
Christmas CD
"O Sing For Joy!"
Only $15.00
An Excellent Christmas Present!!!
Ottawa, October 19, 2004 - This morning, the Purolater transport truck delivered in Ottawa boxes of the Choir's new Christmas CD "O Sing For Joy!" The Choir spent a busy day on Saturday, March 6, 2004 recording at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Ottawa the CD that features 19 selections of favourite Christmas carols. The CD selections all feature the accompaniment of pianist Oksana Iliasevitch, with a total playing time of 57 minutes. The recording is done by Summit Sound recording studio of Westport, Ont. The CD is an excellent buy at only $15.00 and can be obtained from the choir members in person or bij approaching the choir website listed Contacts. The 19 selections are:
1. O Sing for Joy!; 2. Angels We Have Heard on High; 3. Bethlehem, City of Old; 4. See, Amid the Winter's Snow; 5. Silver Bells; 6. Still, Still, Still; 7. Let it Snow!; 8. Do You Hear what I Hear?; 9. We Three Kings of Orient Are; 10. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; 11. Good King Wenceslas; 12. O du fröhliche; 13. Quem Pastores; 14. Lo, How a Rose; 15. Panis Angelicus; 16. Go, Tell it on the Mountain; 17. Huron Carol;
18. Cantique de Noël; 19. Silent Night.
-"Festival Male Choirs" -Ottawa May 2005
(See Next Page 'Canada - Netherlands')
With the 60th Anniversary of the liberation of The Netherlands in May 2005, the Choir presented a Festival Of Male Choirs on the long weekend in May, namely, a formal concert on Saturday, May 21, at 8:00 p.m., in Dominion-Chalmers United Church, O'Connor Street, Ottawa, and a special Worship Service on Sunday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kent at Wellington Street, Ottawa. The St. Thomas 'Crescendo' Male Choir from western Ontario participated in the weekend's celebration.
"The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir"
Although in existence for only a few years, The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir is gaining wide recognition and appreciation for its concerts in the Ottawa region and elsewhere.
In 1997, the Ottawa Exhibition needed people of different cultural background to entertain at their 'International Village'. Henk Huizenga, of Metcalfe, Ont., gathered a group of men together and they called themselves 'The Dutch Treat'. This group is still in existence and has become a regular singing attraction at the annual 'Dutch Day' in Merrickville, Ont. and at other events of the Dutch-Canadian community in Ottawa. From this group evolved a larger group of singers, namely, 'The Ottawa Carleton Male Choir'.
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Comprising some 35 members from all walks of life, the Choir is under the direction of Archie Smith, who has directed bands and choral groups in the Salvation Army and elsewhere, both in Canada and the USA. He has performed many times as bass-baritone soloist. Mr. Smith directed The Osgoode Township Male Choir for 15 years, including two highly successful concert tours to The Netherlands.
The choir’s piano accompanist for a number of years was Oksana Iliasevitch, who studied piano in Ukraine. Presently, the choir pianist is Donna Cherry, of Russell, and the organist is Margaret van Dyk, of Ottawa, both of whom accompanied the choir in concerts in the Netherlands, in May 2002.
The Choir is interdenominational and likes to sing classical, sacred, spirituals and contemporary selections, in different languages.
In its short existence, the Choir has had the distinction of performing in 1998 and 2001 in concerts with the renowned Dutch organist Sander van Marion, in Ottawa, Brockville, Renfrew and Kingston.
Annual Christmas concerts were presented, respectively with the Salvation Army Ottawa Citadel Brass Ensemble, violinist Tara Hultquist, the Stairwell Carolers, organist Sharon Adams, soloist Garth Hampson and organist Jonathan Oldengarm. The December 2003 Christmas concert featured soprano Renée Stalenhoef and the choir's former pianist Oksana Iliasevitch. The choir had a very successful concert tour in southern Ontario, in 1999, performing in Guelph, Hamilton and Brampton. In February 2000, the choir had the pleasure of participating in Ottawa in an outstanding panflute and organ concert with Dutch musicians Noortje van Middelkoop and Harm Hoeve. A few months later, the Choir presented inspired performances with virtuoso organist Andre Knevel, of St. Catharines, at Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa and at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Brockville.
The Choir undertook an exciting two-week concert tour to The Netherlands in May 2002. Concerts took place with virtuoso organist Sander van Marion in The Hague/Scheveningen and with local choirs in Hilversum, Hooge Zwaluwe / Oosterhout, Borgharen / Maastricht, Dinxperlo, and Farmsum / Delfzijl.
On Wednesday, September 7, 2005 the Choir started a new choral season. New members are welcome!!! If you can sing, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO JOIN US!!! Rehearsals are Wednesday evening, from 7:30 till 9:30 p.m., at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Road, Ottawa. Contact Choir Coordinator Henk Huizenga at 821-1208
Through its concerts during the past few years, the Choir has contributed over $10,000 towards different charities - Childrens Hospital, Perley & Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, Winchester Hospital, bone marrow transplant fund, churches building and organ funds, the Osgoode Township Care Centre, The Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation and The Gideons.
Businesses are invited to support the choir by advertising in the concert programs. For information or advertising, please contact Cor Hogeveen, Concert Convenor: Tel. (613) 224-1597; Fax (613) 224-4745; e-mail: corh@ncf.ca |
