“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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“Last night’s performance was incomparably captivating, existentially stirring and exceptionally well executed. In a word, transformative. Bravo and thank you.”
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Auditions are closed. 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 BIPOC and minority groups, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and anyone who can add to the artistic merit and vision of CCC. All are welcome.
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CCC @ the NAC - The Salmon of the Mitis River
Sept 17, 2024, 8pm | CCC au CNA, Les Saumons de la Mitis
17 sept 2024, 20h00
CCC15 Anniversary concert
Oct 20, 2024, 3pm | CCC15: concert d’anniversaire
20 oct 2024, 15h00
Handel’s Messiah @ the NAC
Dec 18-19, 2024, 7pm | Le Messie de Haendel au CNA
18 et 19 déc 2024, 19h00
Tentatio, The Sacred Veil & Spem in alium
March 2, 2025, 3pm | Tentatio, Le Voile Sacré et Spem in alium
2 mars 2025, 15h00
Paroisse St. Joseph’s Parish, rue 174 Wilbrod St., Ottawa
A revival concert: Schnittke’s Concerto for Choir
May 25, 2025, 3pm | Concert de reprise - Schnittke: concerto pour chœur
25 mai 2025, 15h00
Paroisse St. Joseph’s Parish, rue 174 Wilbrod St., Ottawa
CCC @ the NAC - Become Desert
June 18 -19, 2024, 8pm | CCC au CNA: “Become Desert“
18 et 19 juin 2025, 20h00
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 2024-2025 season programme including innovative works on the National Arts Centre stage, exploring soundscapes with a local connection, a revival concert, and celebrating our 15th anniversary!
Capital Chamber Choir encourages audition submissions from BIPOC and minority groups, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and anyone who can add to the artistic merit and vision of CCC. All are welcome.
Photo: Curtis Perry
Sopranos
Katelyn Adey
Jennifer Berntson
Emma Bider
Cait Hurcomb
Erin Joyce
Sumin Lee
Janessa Mann
Andrea MacWilliams
Katarina Michalyshyn
Sophia Nickel
Nicola Oddy
Lily Polowin
Kristin Ranshaw
Nicole Van Oosten
Jocelyn Veevers
Altos
Amy Desrosiers
Sam Greve
Alison Hamer
Adriana Kolijn
Julie Le Gal
Jessica McClay
Katy Quinn
Valeria Rincon
Tammy Shaw
Aidan Shenkman
Sonya Sweeney
Alice Yoch
Tenors
Nyoman Adipranata
Cameron Aitken
Jamie H. Bell
Cameron Climie
Andrew Fitzgerald
Caleb McCarroll-Butler
Emily O’Kane
Nicholas Piper
Shawn Potter
Kelly Symons
Basses
Jamie Bertram
Mike Bulthuis
Ian Copeland
Spencer Cripps
Reid Earnshaw
Gavin Goodwin
Christopher Mallory
Shawn Mattas
Timothy Mott
Alan Rempel
James Seyler
Madox Terrell
Paul Whiteley
Ary Williams
Alex Zabloski
Nicolas Zuluaga
Artistic Director
Jamie Loback holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Ottawa, and is Artistic Director of the Capital Chamber Choir, Ottawa Regional Youth Choir and Director of Music at St. Joseph Church in Ottawa.
An advocate for the promotion of modern choral repertoire, much of Jamie’s work with CCC (2012-) has centered around advocacy for contemporary choral composers, premiering numerous Canadian compositions, as well as the Canadian premiers of works by contemporary international composers. He has also prepared the ensemble for several performances with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Jamie has recently been appointed as conductor of the 2025 Ontario Youth Choir. The Ontario Youth Choir is one of Ontario’s most prestigious youth choirs and choral training programs, and core artistic program for Choirs Ontario.
Choir Manager, Marketing, Major Projects
Amy Desrosiers is a mezzo-soprano where she manages and sings in CCC. 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 CCC 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. She also serves as Eastern Regional Chair for Choirs Ontario, and volunteers in social media and marketing for the bi-annual Podium Choral Conference & Festival since 2016.
Amy completed her Digital Marketing Certificate from Soshal / Telfer School of Management in July 2019.
Photo: Curtis Perry
CCC Board Chair & President
Spencer Cripps, PEng, PMP, is an enthusiastic leader who believes in the magic of many voices together as a single instrument. By day, Spencer is a Project Manager in the building engineering field; after all, construction management is just choreography for lego kids! As an artist, he has sung in choirs since childhood and has dabbled in opera, dance, and musical theatre. As an arts administrator, he has served on the board of directors for numerous choral organizations.
It is an honour to serve in this role to work with the skillful staff and thoughtful board members to facilitate the artistic output and community building of the choir.
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.
