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Paul Halley is the winner of five Grammy Awards for his contributions as writer and performer on recordings by the Paul Winter Consort, of which he was a member for eighteen years. Paul was Director of Music of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City for thirteen years, as well as the Founder and Artistic Director of the acclaimed choirs, Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus, based in Torrington, CT. In July 2007 Paul relocated to Halifax, Nova Scotia to become Director of Chapel Music at the University of King's College, Director of Music at St. George's Anglican Church, and University Musician at Atlantic School of Theology.
                                                                
To read more about Paul Halley, click here...
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Paul Halley at the organ Cathedrale St-Sauveur,
Aix-en-Provence - photo by Peter Frew
 

Rhonda Larson leads Ventus with her gold flute and a variety of ethnic flutes from around the world in music that merges the elements of sacred, Celtic, jazz, classical, folk, and ethnic styles. Included in the performance will be many pieces written by Paul Halley for Rhonda Larson's debut solo album, 'Free As A Bird' PLA37322-CD  $16.98   

'Free As A Bird' CD - PLA37322-CD  $16.98
   


Performance at:
Dalton Center Recital Hall
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI


WEBCAST: This show will also be broadcast LIVE on the internet via a 3-camera shoot, at 8:00 pm (first half) and 9:00 pm (second half). The webcast will remain on the internet for 30 days. Link to webcast URL

Features Page •
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In the News •
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'A King's Christmas'
CONCERT REVIEW:
"Two years ago a perfect storm of energy and creativity in the person of Paul Halley..."
Chronicle Herald, Halifax 12/14/09

CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE REVIEW OF THIS CONCERT.

Broadcasts •
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A King's Christmas on
CBC Radio 1 and 2

Paul Halley's
'A King's Christmas' concert
with the Chapel Choir
of the University of King's College, Halifax, and guest soloist Suzie LeBlanc was broadcast on
CBC Radio Two on Christmas eve at 9:00 pm,
CBC Radio One on Christmas day at 9:00 pm.

The program was to be heard on Sirius Satellite radio 137 at 11:00 pm EST on Dec 25th.

Also on CBC •
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THE 30TH ANNUAL CBC CHRISTMAS SING-IN
December 13, 2009
Sunday - 3:00 pm
Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, Montreal, QC

Choir and brass ensemble
directed by
Jonathan Oldengarm
Jean-Michel Malouf
Jordan de Souza

The 30th edition of the CBC Sing-In posted on Radio 2's Concerts on Demand website.
Access audio tracks of the concert at this link:
CBC Radio 2
Concerts on Demand

This year featuring three arrangements by Paul Halley. A programme of all-Canadian choral music will feature Paul Halley’s choral and brass arrangements of “Gloria In Excelsis Deo” and “The First Nowell”, as well as the jazzy, a cappella arrangement, “Go Tell It On The Mountain”.

In print •
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Review of
What Child Is This? CD
The American Organist

April 2009 issue

"This Christmas album is in a class by itself,  a unique, colorful musical garland that is certain to add joy and spice to the holiday season
-  or any time of year!"

Read more...

Overheard •
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Paul Halley's music
performed by others

PEL2005 SSA
"Voices of Light"
Young Naperville Singers
Naperville, IL
Directed by Angie Johnson
Holiday Concert
December 13, 2009

Conferences
& Readings •
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Look for Paul Halley's music at these events:

PEL2025SSA
"Untraveled Worlds"
for SSA choir, piano,
and solo violin

Performance by
Bel Canto Children's Chorus, directed by Joy Hirokawa, ACDA Eastern Region Conference, Philadelphia, February 2010.


PEL2012
"Verbum Caro Factum Est
for SATB choir unaccompanied.

Reading Session at
ACDA Central Region Conference, Cincinnati,
February 24-27, 2010.


PEL2007
Jesu The Very Thought of Thee for SATB choir and organ.

Performance at
Southwestern Adventist University Music Festival, Keene, TX
February 18-21, 2010


Recent Premieres •
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Premiere performance of Paul Halley's newest work, 'The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, A Hymn' with words by Christopher Smart (1722-71), composed for "A King's Christmas" 2009.

Review of new work:
"The layers of choir, organ and soloist scintillated like threads of gold in a rich brocade tapestry."

Commissions •
In The Works
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New Paul Halley works
in progress:

A three-minute work
for SATB choir and organ

Text We love the place, O God by William Bullock, rev. Henry Baker,
from Songs of the Church (Halifax, 1854)
and Latin text from Liber Usualis

Commissioned by
The Cathedral Church
of All Saints, Halifax,
John Hudson, Music Director

in celebration of the Cathedral's 100th anniversary on September 10, 2010
 

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Our featured publication • 
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“This music is wonderful.  It’s about time for some new flavors for the gospel genre.” 
– Eliot Wadopian, bassist

Hold To God's Unchanging Hand
PEL2028 $3.80 octavo

Voicing:  SATB and piano with optional rhythm section
Duration:  4 minutes
Level:  Moderate
CD:  Sound Over All Waters (PEL1001CD)
Choral score:  PEL2028 SATB $3.80 ($3.42)

A hip, jazzy arrangement of a gospel classic that will lift you off your feet!

Sound Clip of this piece ◙♫ 

Find out more about this piece...





New Comment by Halley •
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Click Here to read Paul Halley's letter to the audience
at  "A King's Christmas 2009" concert on December 13, 2009
at the Cathedral of All Saints, Halifax, NS
Suzie LeBlanc, guest soloist, and Dr. Neil Robertson, narrator.
A varied repertoire of Christmas carols and readings, featuring
The Chapel Choir of the University of King's College, Halifax,
directed by Paul Halley.

 

Repertoire from Paul Halley's Triptych CD
and concerts will soon be available
as keyboard scores for purchase.
These keyboard works will comprise
a full score in reduced format for reference
as well as parts for the featured instruments:
piano, pipe organ, and harpsichord.



Narrows Basin, Mahone Bay, NS - photo by Margaret Race
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Activities •

Paul Halley in Halifax

What's going on at
St. George's Anglican Church

What's going on at
The University of King's College Chapel

What's going on at
Atlantic School of Theology