World-famous oud player Nazih Borish, bass player Roberto Occhipinti, and percussionist Nick Halley will perform a benefit concert on May 7, 2025 at the St George’s Round Church, Halifax.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Saint George’s Refugee Sponsorship Committee in support of their efforts to reunite the Al Marrach family here in Halifax with extended family living abroad.
This concert is presented in memory of Ahmad Al Marrach, whose untimely death last spring has affected the lives of so many in our city. All his friends, family, teachers, and neighbours are warmly encouraged to attend.
For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nazih-borish-trio-a-benefit-concert-to-help-reunite-the-al-marrach-family-tickets-1301288692509?
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Jazz Easter on Easter Sunday
Celebrate Easter with Capella Regalis Choirs as they join with the Cathedral Choir to sing The Resurrection Mass (Jazz Easter), a joyful and festive mass setting featuring sax, drums, bass, percussion, piano, organ, and choirs.
Check out Nick Halley’s “Jazz Easter” drum solo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nowJuh6HSo
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Sun, Apr 20 2025, 11am – 12:30pm)
Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – April 2, 2025
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.
April 2, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-04-02/
Dinner With The Duke
Join Nick Halley, Nicholas D’Amato, Nicola Miller, and Ali Enriquez, for “Dinner With The Duke”, a night of jazz at The Riverport Inn. The night also includes a sit down 3 course dinner.
March 8, 7:00 pm, $75. RSVP to leanne@theriverportinn.com or 902-764-2047.
Capella Regalis Silent Auction
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w open! This is your opportunity to support Capella Regalis Choirs while winning a hot ticket item. Bid to win a romantic seaside getaway, cocktail sailing cruise, a private Dolby Atmos surround sound listening session with a sneak preview of our ‘Songs of the Sea’ album, and more! Bidding open Feb. 14 – March 14. Visit https://capellaregalis.com/events/capella-regalis-silent-auction for more information.
Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – February 5, 2025
On the first Wednesday of every month, local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nic D’Amato host an open jazz session for experts, beginners and everyone in between. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.
February 5, @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-02-05/
Winter Evensong Series 2025 – Halifax
As part of the Cathedral’s ‘Sundays at Four’ series, there will be Choral Evensong on Sundays at 4 p.m., sung by either the Cathedral Choir or Capella Regalis Choirs. For a schedule of dates visit https://capellaregalis.com/events/winter-evensong-series-1
Brazilian Night 2025: A Fundraising Gala for Capella Regalis
Join us for an unforgettable Carnival-inspired fundraising gala featuring fabulous food, music, and fun in the beautiful historic hall of St John’s Church, Lunenburg!
$150 ticket includes $75 tax receipt, full dinner of catered Brazilian fare, one featured Brazilian cocktail, and live Brazilian music provided by an all-star band of musicians. Dancing is encouraged! Cash bar for additional beverages.
All proceeds benefit Capella Regalis Choirs’s free music education programs for children and youth.
Date: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at 6 pm
Location: St John’s Church Hall, Lunenburg
*One night only! There won’t be a Halifax event this year.*
Tickets Available at: https://capellaregalis.com/events/brazilian-night-2025-fundraising-gala-capella-regalis-lunenburg
A Chorister’s Christmas 2024 – ONLINE VIDEO BROADCAST
The live Halifax performance of A Chorister’s Christmas 2024 will be audio-video recorded for online broadcast to viewers around the world. Recorded by top-notch audio and video engineers, the broadcast promises unique camera angles and excellent audio that will bring the viewer truly “inside” the performance.
The online broadcast is a ticketed event (pay what you can with a suggested range of $10 – $25), available for viewing anytime between December 29 at 4 PM until January 6 at 11 PM Atlantic Standard Time.
We invite you to tune in from the comfort of your home for beautiful carols, ancient and modern, arranged for choir, brass, and organ!
Tickets are available at https://capellaregalis.com/events/choristers-christmas-2024-online-video-broadcast
A Chorister’s Christmas 2024 – Halifax
Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir
Directed by NICK HALLEY
with Maritime Brass Quintet and Paul Halley (organ)
Our cherished Christmas concert series is back for its 15th season! Join us for a unique musical celebration of Christmas that weaves together works from a 12th-century female mystic, folk songs arranged by 20th-century composers, traditional German and French carols, and hymns calling for hearty audience participation.
The concert will take place on December 22 at the Cathedral Church of All Saints. More information and tickets for the 4PM and 7PM concerts are available at https://capellaregalis.com/events/choristers-christmas-2024-halifax