Paul Halley, born in 1952 in Romford, England, is a Canadian organist, keyboardist, choirmaster, singer, and composer. Raised in a Baptist family, Halley began his musical journey under the tutelage of his pianist father and later received formal training at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. His early career saw him working as an organist and choir director, notably at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City for 13 years starting in 1977. During this period, Halley collaborated with Paul Winter Consort, contributing to albums such as Whales Alive (1987) and Angel on a Stone Wall (1991). He also released solo works including Nightwatch (1982), Pianosong (1986), and Triptych (2000). Halley's piece "Winter" was featured in Christopher Kezelos' 2011 film The Maker.
