Capital Chamber 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—particularly 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. The CCC is a volunteer-led organization that draws executive board and committee members from within the ensemble.

Each season, the CCC presents a concert series in addition to undertaking collaborative projects with other musicians. The choir has collaborated with notable ensembles, including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra, the Elmer Iseler Singers, and the Canadian Chamber Choir and hosted masterclasses or performances with composers, including John Rutter, Morten Lauridsen, Ola Gjeilo, and Ēriks Ešenvalds. The 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 and Festival. The 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 halted live performances in 2020 and 2021, the CCC took advantage of the break to record two video sessions on YouTube. The choir re-emerged on stage in fall 2021 and has been building up to consistent seasons since! The CCC looks forward to its 2024–2025 season program, including innovative works on the National Arts Centre stage, exploring soundscapes with a local connection, a revival concert, and celebrating our 15th anniversary!