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Draft:Nicholas Halley

Nick Halley
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Halley
Born (1982-11-28) November 28, 1982 (age 41)
New York, New York, United States
Occupation(s)Choral Conductor, Percussionist, Keyboardist
Websitenickhalley.com

Nicholas Halley (born November 28, 1982) is a choral conductor, percussionist, keyboardist, and composer, based in Nova Scotia, Canada[1]. Halley is the Founder and Artistic Director of Capella Regalis Choirs[2], and Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax[3].

Early Life and Education

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Career

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Choral Conductor

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From 2005-2008 Halley worked as the assistant director of Chorus Angelicus, an acclaimed children's choir, and Gaudeamus, a professional adult chamber choir, both founded by his father, Paul Halley[4]. During this time, he performed as a conductor at Tanglewood’s Ozawa Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Cathedral of St. John the Divinein New York, as well as on national and international tours[5].

In 2008, Halley moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to continue studying under his father, Paul Halley who moved to Nova Scotia to become Director of Music at the University of King's College, St. George's Round Church, and the Atlantic School of Theology[6]. As an apprentice to his father, Halley continued to develop his musical life, focusing on developing skills in liturgical music, pipe organ and choral direction[7].

From 2008-2021, Halley was the Assistant Director of Music at the University of King's College in Halifax[8]. Working together with his father who was Director of Music at the College[9], they expanded the chapel music programme, initiated choral scholarships for students, and directed the King's College Chapel Choir[10]. The King's College Chapel Choir performed in weekly Evensongs and Choral Eucharists at the college chapel as well as the 'King's at the Cathedral' concert series (begun in 2008) of choral masterworks at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax[11].

In 2010, Halley founded The King's Chorus, a choral ensemble of 60-80 singers for students at King's College, Dalhousie University and community members[12]. Under his direction, the King's Chorus performed two concerts a year, often with hired guest soloists and a chamber orchestra, including choral masterworks such as Mozart’s Solemn Vespers, Haydn’s Missa in Tempore Belli, Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, Britten’s St. Nicolas, Handel’s Coronation Anthems, Chandos Anthems, Dettingen Te Deum, etc., C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat, Vivaldi’s Gloria, and various Bach cantatas[13]. Halley directed The King's Chorus from 2010-2021[14].

Halley is perhaps most well known for his work as the Founder and Artistic Director of Capella Regalis Choirs, a Canadian charity and performing arts organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia[15]. Capella Regalis, offers a unique and free musical education and professional-level performance training program to children and young adults[16][17][18]. Founded as the Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir in 2010, Halley built upon the best aspects of the centuries-old European tradition of church choirs and to revitalize this method of music training in Canada[19]. Capella Regalis now comprises a Boys Choir, Girls Choir[20][21], and professional Men's Choir. These choirs sing regularly at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, in Choral Evensong as part of the Cathedral's Sundays at Four series[22], perform concerts throughout Nova Scotia and beyond, and have released a number of albums, and video performances on YouTube[23].

For the 2013-14 season, Halley was the Host of CBC’s national radio program, Choral Concert[24].

In 2015, Halley became the Assistant Director of Music at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax[25].

Percussionist

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In addition to his work as a choral conductor, Halley pursued a career as a percussionist, keyboardist, and drummer. Most notably, he has performed with American musical icon James Taylor on several occasions as a drummer in his band[26]. Halley has also performed with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir (2013), at the Newport Folk Festival (2015), at the Save The Children's Centennial Celebration (2019)[27], and for various private parties.

Awards

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Discography

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  • 1991:  Paul Halley "Angel on a Stone Wall"[28] – percussionist
  • 1994:  Chorus Angelicus "Voices of Light"[29] – singer
  • 1995:  Chorus Angelicus/Gaudeamus "Christmas Angelicus"[30] – singer
  • 1996:  Gaudeamus "Sacred Feast"[31] – singer
  • 1998:  Theresa Thomason "Sound Over All Waters"[32] – singer, percussionist
  • 2004:  Chris Norman "In the Fields in Frost and Snow"[33] – percussionist
  • 2006:  Justin Mather "One Pillow"[34] – drummer, keyboardist, arranger
  • 2006:  Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus "What Child is This?"[35] – singer
  • 2008:  Nick Halley "Barnum Hill"[36] – composer, arranger, drummer, percussionist, keyboardist
  • 2011:  Concerto Caledonia "Revenge of the Folksingers"[37] – percussionist, singer
  • 2013:  University of King's College Chapel Choir "Let Us Keep the Feast"[38] – conductor, singer
  • 2013:  Papilio "First Flight"[39] – percussionist
  • 2014:  Suzie LeBlanc "La Veillée de Noël"[40] – percussionist
  • 2014:  Capella Regalis "My Eyes for Beauty Pine"[41] – conductor, singer
  • 2015:  Old Man Luedecke "Domestic Eccentric" (ECMA winner)[42] – drummer, singer
  • 2017:  Paul Halley & Keramion Singers "In the Wide Awe and Wisdom" – conductor, singer
  • 2017:  Capella Regalis "Greater Love"[43] – conductor, singer
  • 2019: Capella Regalis "Love Came Down: Carols for Christmas"[44] – conductor, singer

Notable YouTube Recordings

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  • 2023: Heinrich Schütz's Musikalische Exequien (1635) - Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir and the Choir of the Cathedral Church of All Saints Halifax[45] - tenor soloist
  • 2021: M. Duruflé's Requiem (Op. 9) - University of King's College Chapel Choir, dir. Paul Halley[46] - conductor, singer
  • 2021: J.S. Bach 'Christ lag in Todesbanden' (BWV 4) - Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir[47] - conductor
  • 2019: Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols - Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir[48]- conductor
  • 2017: Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610 - University of King's College Chapel Choir, dir. Paul Halley[49] – singer
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References

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  1. ^ "Nick Halley | ATMA Classique". atmaclassique.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  2. ^ "Our Team | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  3. ^ "Our Team | About | Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax". www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  4. ^ Robb, Peter. "Music and Beyond: The musical journey of Paul Halley – ARTSFILE". Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  5. ^ "About | Chorus Angelicus | Children's Choir". Chorus Angelicus. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  6. ^ Hinman, Suzanne (July 25, 2017). "Paul Halley Leaving For Canada". Norfolk Now. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  7. ^ McIntyre, Evan. "Nick's Halleyfax: from Bebop to Bach". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  8. ^ "Nick Halley". Chamberfest. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  9. ^ "Paul Halley". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  10. ^ "Concerts | University of King's College". University of Kings College | Halifax, Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  11. ^ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/570702b940261d93b3945039/t/5722189e859fd0c698eabdd9/1461852327386/Annual+Report+2014-2015.pdf
  12. ^ McIntyre, Evan. "Nick's Halleyfax: from Bebop to Bach". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  13. ^ "Concerts". The King's Chorus. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  14. ^ "The King's Chorus". The King's Chorus. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  15. ^ "About Capella Regalis | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  16. ^ Griffin, Hannah (June 2021). "Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir instills a lifelong love of church music in its choristers" (PDF). Disocean Times. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Cooke, Stephen (June 29, 2023). "Capella Regalis choir makes powerful connection to Christmas past and present".
  18. ^ Bell, Cheryl (May 2011). "Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir: Learning from a great musical tradition" (PDF). Disocean Times.
  19. ^ "Capella Regalis: Highlights from Founding to Present | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  20. ^ Douglas, Jeff (August 2022). "Capella Regalis creates new girls choir". CBC Listen. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  21. ^ Mullin, Morgan. "Halifax's Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir launches new, free program for girls". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  22. ^ "Music | Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax". www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  23. ^ "Capella Regalis (Men & Boys Choir) - Short History". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  24. ^ "Choral Bytes". choralbytes.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  25. ^ "Music | Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax". www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  26. ^ "Nick Halley". Chamberfest. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  27. ^ "Save The Children: The Centennial Celebration". JamesTaylor.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  28. ^ "Angel On A Stone Wall". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  29. ^ "Voices of Light CD". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  30. ^ "Christmas Angelicus CD". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  31. ^ "Sacred Feast CD". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  32. ^ "Sound Over All Waters CD". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  33. ^ In The Fields In Frost And Snow, 2006-10-18, retrieved 2024-11-01
  34. ^ One Pillow by Justin Mather on Apple Music, 2006-01-23, retrieved 2024-11-01
  35. ^ "What Child Is This CD". www.pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  36. ^ "Barnum Hill". nickhalley.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  37. ^ "Concerto Caledonia - Revenge of the Folksingers". concal.org. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  38. ^ "Let Us Keep the Feast". King's College Chapel. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  39. ^ "Papilio". Papilio. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  40. ^ "La Veillée de Noël | Suzie LeBlanc". suzieleblanc.com (in French). 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  41. ^ "Audio Recordings | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  42. ^ "Rolling Stone's top songwriters list prioritizes hits over lyricism". The Globe and Mail. 2015-09-02. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  43. ^ "Audio Recordings | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  44. ^ "Audio Recordings | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  45. ^ Capella Regalis (2021-05-01). J.S. Bach BWV 4 'Christ lag in Todesbanden'. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
  46. ^ University of King's College Chapel Choir (2021-04-10). M. Duruflé REQUIEM (Op. 9) - University of King's College Chapel Choir, Paul Halley, Nick Halley. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
  47. ^ Capella Regalis (2021-05-01). J.S. Bach BWV 4 'Christ lag in Todesbanden'. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
  48. ^ Capella Regalis (2019-12-24). Capella Regalis, A Ceremony of Carols - To Bethlehem With Kings 2019. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
  49. ^ University of King's College Chapel Choir (2017-07-31). Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. Retrieved 2024-11-01 – via YouTube.
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