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| Capella Regalis Choirs | |
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| Choir | |
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| Founder | Nick Halley |
| Director | Nick Halley, Vanessa Halley |
| Website | https://capellaregalis.com/ |
Capella Regalis Choirs is a Canadian charitable organization based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] Founded in 2010 by director Nick Halley,[2] the organization follows the tradition of historic European church choirs, offering free music education to children and performing a broad repertoire of sacred and secular works.[3]
The organization comprises a Boys Choir, a Girls Choir, and a professional Men’s Choir, and performs regularly throughout Nova Scotia and beyond.[4][5][6]As a registered charity, Capella Regalis supports its programs through donations, grants, and performance revenue. Its mission is to make choral training and performance opportunities accessible to all children, regardless of financial means.[7][8]
History
Capella Regalis Choirs was founded in 2010 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, by director Nick Halley, with the initial goal of creating a men and boys choir modeled on historic European church choirs, and to revitalize this method of music training in Canada. The group originally sang at the University of King’s College Chapel, and is now based at St. Andrew's United Church, and the Cathedral Church of All Saints.[9][10][11]
In its early years, the choir collaborated on works such as Missa Gaia by Paul Winter and J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.[12][13] It also began regional tours in partnership with the Musique Royale concert series[14][15] and introduced educational initiatives such as the Probationers Program for new choristers and the Young Men’s Program for adolescent boys with changing voices.[16]
The organization produced its first professional recording, My Eyes for Beauty Pine, in 2014, and has since continued to record and broadcast its performances.[17]
In 2022, the organization expanded to include a Girls Choir, following the same educational framework.[18][19] The organization further broadened its reach in 2024 with the launch of the South Shore Programme, offering weekly rehearsals in Lunenburg for children in rural communities along Nova Scotia’s South Shore.[20]
The Executive Director and Girls Choir Director is Vanessa Halley, and the assistant executive director is Hannah Griffin. Composer and organist Paul Halley, a five-time Grammy Award winner, serves as a volunteer and mentor to the choirs.[21][22][23]
Performances and Collaborations
Capella Regalis presents a regular concert season from September through June, including liturgical services, public concerts, and school outreach performances.[24][25] The choir’s annual programming includes A Chorister’s Christmas, a concert series performed in various venues across Nova Scotia.[26][27][28]
The ensemble has collaborated with various artists and groups on major choral works, including:
- J.S. Bach’s Saint Matthew Passion and Easter Cantata BWV 4
- Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and Saint Nicolas
- Claudio Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 and Selva Morale e Spirituale
- Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana
- Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms
- Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia/Earth Mass
- John Rutter’s Visions (Canadian premiere, 2022)
Capella Regalis has toured throughout the Maritime provinces and appeared at events such as the Scotia Festival of Music.[29][30]
Recordings
Capella Regalis has produced multiple recordings:[31][32]
- My Eyes for Beauty Pine (2014)
- Greater Love (2017)
- Love Came Down: Carols for Christmas (2019)
- A Ceremony of Carols (2023)
- Songs of the Sea (2025)
The choir also regularly produces online performance broadcasts and video presentations to expand access to its music.[33][34][35]
References
- ^ "Capella Regalis Choirs". CanadaHelps - Donate to any charity in Canada. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Nick Halley". Chamberfest. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis - Musique Royale". www.musiqueroyale.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis (2023-06-17)". astortheatre.ns.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis Youth Choir: Sea Songs Concert - The Buzz". buzzpei.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ PNI Atlantic, Staff (June 18, 2024). "Nova Scotia choir to perform on P.E.I." The Guardian (Saltwire Network).
- ^ "Capella Regalis Choirs". CanadaHelps - Donate to any charity in Canada. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "CAPELLA REGALIS CHOIRS SOCIETY — Charity Data". www.charitydata.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Music - St. Andrew's United Church". saintandrewshfx.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Kids & Youth - St. Andrew's United Church". saintandrewshfx.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Capella Regalis (Men & Boys Choir) - Short History". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Island, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward. "Missa Gaia / Earth Mass". Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "King's Choir Concerts | University of King's College". University of Kings College | Halifax, Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Musique Royale presents Nick Halley and members of Capella Regalis". Lunenburg School of the Arts. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir - Musique Royale". musiqueroyale.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Capella Regalis - Musique Royale". www.musiqueroyale.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Annual General Report - King's College Chapel, 2014/2015https://static1.squarespace.com/static/570702b940261d93b3945039/t/5722189e859fd0c698eabdd9/1461852327386/Annual+Report+2014-2015.pdf
- ^ Island, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward. "Capella Regalis Girls Choir Start-Up 2022". Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Mullin, Morgan. "Halifax's Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir launches new, free program for girls". The Coast Halifax. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Events for November 2024 – Nova Scotia Choral Federation". Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Island, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward. "Capella Regalis Choirs". Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Island, Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward. "Capella Regalis Girls Choir Debut Evensong". Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Our Team | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ Cooke, Stephen (June 18, 2025). ""Capella Regalis takes part in SchutzFest 350 at All Saints Cathedral on Sunday"". PNI Atlantic News.
- ^ "School Show Tour 2024 | Capella Regalis Choirs". capellaregalis.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis choir makes powerful connection to Christmas past and present". pniatlantic. Archived from the original on 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "A Chorister's Christmas - Musique Royale". musiqueroyale.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Event Schedule | Pelagos Music". pelagosmusic.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Blackwood, Jesse (June 5, 2017). "Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir set to perform 4 concerts on P.E.I." Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Music, Scotia Festival of (2020-03-12). "Scotia Festival of Music: Highlight Concert 8 - my/maSCENA". myscena.org. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Songs of the Sea – Capella Regalis Choirs – Nova Scotia Choral Federation". 2025-05-30. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis Choirs Society". Eventbrite. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir online broadcast: J.S. Bach's Easter Cantata BWV 4". www.nickhalley.com. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Events for June 2025 – Nova Scotia Choral Federation". Retrieved 2025-06-17.
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