Paul Halley

Paul Halley (born 1952 in Romford, England) is a keyboardist, vocalist and composer. He is perhaps best known as being a member of and composer for the Paul Winter Consort.

Paul Halley
GenresChoral, new-age, gospel
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Piano, organ, vocals, harpsichord, keyboards

Biography

Paul Halley was born in England in 1952. His father was a musician, and when he emigrated with his family to Canada, he sang in the choir of St. Matthew's Church, Ottawa.[1]

After leaving the Cathedral in 1989, Halley founded Joyful Noise, Inc., a non-profit organization, designed to teach children proper vocal technique, music theory, and musicianship. The two groups involved with the organization, Chorus Angelicus and Gaudeamus, are both still active.[2]

From July 2007 to December 2021 Halley served as Director of Music at both the University of King's College and All Saints Cathedral in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[3]

Discography

References

  1. Robb, Peter. "Music and Beyond: The musical journey of Paul Halley – ARTSFILE". Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  2. "Paul Halley Leaving For Canada - Norfolk Now". Norfolk Now. 25 July 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  3. "Cathedral organ". www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
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