“In a very short time, the Capital Chamber Choir has established itself as Ottawa’s premiere small vocal ensemble. Jamie Loback has developed a sound serene and urgent, cerebral and spiritual, with immaculate tuning and laser-cut precision.
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AUDITION FOR CCC
We have openings for tenors! Click here for more information.
We do welcome interested singers to observe a closed CCC rehearsal (at the Artistic Director’s discretion) and see if CCC is a good fit!
Capital Chamber Choir encourages audition submissions from minority groups, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who can add to the artistic merit and vision of CCC. All are welcome.
Still interested? Send an email to amy@capitalchamberchoir.ca!
2023-2024 SEASON
CCC joins
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Canada H.E. Kaspars Ozoliņš
and the Embassy Of The Republic of Latvian Canada
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the XXVII Nationwide Latvian Song and XVII Dance Festival.
PRIVATE EVENT on Monday, November 6, 2023
CCC presents: David Lang’s “The Little Match Girl Passion” and selected works.
Saturday, December 2, 8:00pm
St. Joseph’s Parish, 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa
Handel’s Messiah
with CCC, Cantata Singers of Ottawa, the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and conductor Jeannette Sorrell
Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21 2023, 7:00pm
National Arts Centre, Southam Hall
CCC presents: Sundogs and selected works
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 8:00pm
St. Joseph’s Parish, 174 Wilbrod St, Ottawa
CCC and Meridian Theatres present: Canadian Connections
Saturday, April 27, 8:00pm.
Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe, Nepean
Tickets can be purchased HERE via the Meridian Theatres website.
Considering Matthew Shepard
with Tone Cluster - quite a queer choir
Friday, June 7, 2024, 8:00pm.
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa
Ticket purchases coming soon!
THE CHOIR
The Capital Chamber Choir (CCC) is an auditioned ensemble of experienced choral singers from the National Capital Region. The choir and Artistic Director, Jamie Loback, are committed to bringing a diverse range of choral music—in particular, modern, Canadian, and local works—to audiences through high-calibre and engaging performances. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Sara Brooks, the choir is a true collaboration, emphasizing the importance of collegiality in generating an integrated choral sound. CCC is a volunteer-led organization, drawing Executive Board and Committee members from within the ensemble itself.
Each season, CCC presents its own concert series in addition to undertaking collaborative projects with other musicians. The choir has collaborated with notable ensembles including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra, Elmer Iseler Singers, and Canadian Chamber Choir and has hosted masterclasses or performances with composers including John Rutter, Morten Lauridsen, Ola Gjeilo, and Ēriks Ešenvalds. CCC released its all-Canadian debut album, The Delight of Paradise, in April 2017. In 2018, the choir performed a Spotlight concert in St. John’s, Newfoundland as part of the Podium Choral Conference & Festival. CCC won second prize in the Mixed-Voice Adult Choirs category of the National Competition for Canadian Amateur Choirs in 2019 and was invited to perform at Rideau Hall for recipients of the Order of Canada.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to live performances in 2020 and 2021, CCC took advantage of the break to record two series of video sessions on YouTube. The choir re-emerged on stage in Fall 2021 and has been building up to consistent seasons since! CCC is looking forward to a full 2023-2024 season programme including innovative works and exploring new spaces in the heart of Ottawa.
THE SINGERS
Photo: Curtis Perry
Sopranos
Jennifer Berntson
Cait Hurcomb
Meghan Kitt
Erin Joyce
Janessa Mann
Andrea MacWilliams
Katarina Michalyshyn
Sophia Nickel
Nicola Oddy
Sonja Peters
Lily Polowin
Nicole Van Oosten
Jocelyn Veevers
Altos
Amy Desrosiers
Sam Greve
Alison Hamer
Olivia Harvey
Adriana Kolijn
Julie Le Gal
Jessica McClay
Katy Quinn
Valeria Rincon
Tammy Shaw
Aidan Shenkman
Sonya Sweeney
Alice Yoch
Tenors
Jamie H. Bell
Cameron Aitken
Cameron Climie
Andrew Fitzgerald
Dorian Gerdes
Caleb McCarroll-Butler
Emily O’Kane
Nicholas Piper
Shawn Potter
Kelly Symons
Basses
Jamie Bertram
Spencer Cripps
Reid Earnshaw
Christopher Mallory
Shawn Mattas
Timothy Mott
Sam Paquette
Alan Rempel
Paul Whiteley
Ary Williams
Alex Zabloski
Nicolas Zuluaga
Artistic Director
Jamie Loback holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Ottawa. Jamie is the Artistic Director of the Capital Chamber Choir, and the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir. Since 2005, he has served as Director of Music at St. Joseph’s Parish in Ottawa conducting the church’s three choirs.
Jamie is a passionate advocate for contemporary choral music, especially regarding works by Canadian composers as well as young composers who require performance opportunities for their music. He is dedicated to fostering inspiration, enthusiasm, and creativity in the next generation of choral musicians.
Choir Manager
Cornwall native Amy Desrosiers is a mezzo-soprano and sings in the Capital Chamber Choir. She completed a Bachelor of Music and minor in Arts Administration in 2011 at the University of Ottawa.
Amy loves working behind the scenes as an Arts Administrator and Choir Manager for the Capital Chamber Choir since 2014. She is also the only Canadian to be accepted into the Young Event Management Programme (YEMP4) as part of the EUROPA CANTAT XX festival in Tallinn, Estonia in July / August 2018.
Amy completed her Digital Marketing Certificate in July 2019.
Photo: Curtis Perry
Vocal Specialist
Sonya Sweeney is a vocal artist and pianist based in Ottawa, ON. Sonya has been praised for her sensitivity and technique as both a vocalist and pianist. She performs not only in Ottawa, but also in many parts of the Fraser Valley and Victoria, BC.
Sonya dedicates her time to teaching students in voice, piano and theory. She also works extensively with the Capital Chamber Choir, both as a chorister and vocal coach. Her passion is sharing the joy of music in performance and passing on her knowledge to others through teaching.
Photo: Curtis Perry