A strong lyric tenor, Jason Hales brings charisma and passion to the stage in every performance.  His engaging charm and sense of humour make him a joy to watch and allow him versatility to perform in a variety of staged settings.

Hailing from Northwestern Ontario, Jason’s fine tenor voice was discovered serendipitously by his high school music teacher.  He began his musical training at Lakehead University with Mary (Whicher) McGhee and continued his studies at the University of Toronto Opera Program with Patricia Kern.  While there, he had the opportunity to study with world-renowned teachers and coaches, including Stuart Hamilton, Carol Isaac, and Elizabeth Upchurch.  He is currently studying with Irena Welhasch Baerg and Dr. Carolyn Herrington.

Recent engagements include: Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Frederic in Pirates of Penzance, Borsa in Rigoletto, Wilhelm in Brothers Grimm, and Bach’s Manificat.  He has also been engaged as a soloist for Orchestra London, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Elmer Eisler Singers, Uxbridge Messiah Singers, Cellar Singers and others.  Of note, he was a finalist in the Jeunesses Musicales Canada Competition in 2001.

Currently, Jason resides with his wife in Hamilton, Ontario and teaches privately from his home studio.