It's time to break their silence

the Roll of the Sea by Allister MacGilvray, They That Go Down to the Sea in Ships by Herbert Sumsion, Oh Where Shall Wisdom Be Found by William Boyce and Freedom Trilogy by Paul Halley.

Yes, Halley’s father is also involved as an accompanist. With the choir’s strong emphasis on mentorship, it’s fitting that Halley and his father — long-time collaborators — are working together to bring the concert to life.

“Because of my experience working with him, I can extrapolate an enormous amount of musical information,” says Halley. “There’s a kind of ESP element to working with my dad that singers tell me is remarkable.”

Accompanied by 25 singers, Halley is also excited to give the choir an experience they won’t soon forget, noting a few young members are new to touring.

“They get excited about the performing,” says Halley. “There is nothing like having that direct visual connection between yourself as a performer and the audience members sitting right there.”

Of course, there’s going to be a lot of fun too.

“Just driving around in vans together — it’s a real moment of camaraderie,” says Halley. “When you’re a kid, six days on the road can feel like you’ve been out there for months together with your buddies, having the time of your life.”

After years of uncertainty, choir members are ready to extend their jovial vibes to audiences, young and old, uplifting spirits across the region — something everyone can use.

“These concerts are for everyone, regardless of your background, interest in choral music; whether you like acoustic music, old/new music,” says Halley. “Regardless of who you are, this concert is for you. If you leave the concert confident it was not for you, I’ll buy you a beer.”

With the tour’s first notes to be heard in just a day, Halley wants the spring concert to bring all in attendance a zest for life.

“I’m hoping that people exit the concert with a sense of hope for the future and a sense of grandeur and glory of life,” adds Halley. “Whenever we see a great concert, it reminds us that there is hope for the future; especially at times when people are struggling to find those little glimmers of hope.”

Meanwhile, Halley is excited for audiences to witness hope in the form of the youth on tour — allowing the choir’s younger members to spread inspiration and optimism throughout the province.

“There’s something about seeing young people singing their hearts out to high-quality music and seeing that it’s possible for a young person to learn rather difficult repertoire and then sing it in such a way that it communicates directly to the listener,” says Halley. “I think that installs hope — it does for me.”

To learn more about Capella Regalis Men and Boys Choir/ticket info, visit: https://capellaregalis.com.