Posts By: Nick Halley

Capella Regalis is proud to present Joseph Haydn’s magnificent Missa in tempore belli (“Mass in Time of War”) in a special performance bringing together professional singers and instrumentalists from across Halifax, the young choristers of Capella Regalis Boys and Girls Choirs, and four vocal soloists from across Canada. Guest Vocal Soloists:Sinéad White – sopranoMarie-Andrée Mathieu… Read more »

As part of the Cathedral’s ‘Sundays at Four’ series, there will be Choral Evensong on the following dates, sung by either the Cathedral Choir or Capella Regalis Choirs. For more information, please visit: https://capellaregalis.com/events/fall-evensong-series-2   OCTOBER Oct. 18 – Capella Regalis Men & Boys (St Luke the Evangelist) Oct. 25 – Capella Regalis Men &… Read more »

JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC LEGEND JAMEY HADDAD IS COMING TO HALIFAX! Join us for the 5th Annual “Nick & Friends” Benefit Concert in support of Capella Regalis Choirs.This year’s concert features legendary Lebanese-American percussionist Jamey Haddad, joined by Grammy Award-winning keyboardist and composer Paul Halley, percussionist Nick Halley, and friends on bass, guitar, and saxophone… Read more »

Don’t miss Boxwood Canada 2026’s Finale Concert, one of Lunenburg’s most eagerly anticipated summer events! This spectacular closing celebration features Irish flute master Aoife Granville, concertina virtuoso Brenda Castles, multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson, and local hero Chris Norman, who brings the music of Maritime Canada to life on flute and pipes. The evening also features master… Read more »

The Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance’s popular jazz concert series continues on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. with “The Music of Jobim”! Join Mike Murley (saxophone), Tom Easley (bass), Nick Halley (drums), and Richard White (guitar) as they celebrate the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim, bringing his timeless compositions to life through artistry,… Read more »

The Riverport Inn presents Rally for Reason, a party and rally on Sunday, July 12, starting at 3:00 p.m. Following a recent decision, The Riverport Inn has been told that they can no longer continue hosting shows as they have done for more than five years. In response, they are hosting an evening celebrating community, music,… Read more »

Don’t miss these free concerts at the TD Main Stage (Halifax Waterfront, 5057 Salter St.) during the Halifax Jazz Festival, featuring Nick Halley on drums! July 8Daniel MacNeil Quartet12:40–1:20 PM July 10Nicola Miller Trio2:20–3:00 PM For more information, visit: https://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/  

Capella Regalis is thrilled to announce their 2026 Québec–Ontario Tour! For the first time, the ensemble will tour beyond the Maritimes, with performances in Montréal, Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto from May 22 to 31, 2026. The tour program will feature sacred choral works alongside new arrangements of traditional Maritime folk songs by Grammy Award–winning composer… Read more »

Musique Royale presents Daniel MacNeil’s Jazz Quartet at St. John Evangelist Anglican Church on May 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The ensemble features guitarist Daniel MacNeil, joined by Chris Mitchell (saxophone), Tom Easley (double bass), and Nick Halley (drums). The concert will mix original works with improvisations, jazz repertoire, and classical traditions from around the… Read more »

Capella Regalis has been invited to sing Choral Evensong at Trinity Church in Fairview. The service will feature special music for Ascensiontide, organ accompaniment by Paul Halley, and a sermon by the Rev’d Dr. Gary Thorne. The Rector, Fr. Benjamin Lee (father of three Capella Regalis choristers) will officiate. All are welcome to attend this… Read more »