New premiere scheduled for May
Virtuoso Organist Jackson Osbourne will present a major new organ work by Gregory Hamilton. The new work is titled Three Psalm Pictures, Second Set and is the second set of these compositions for organ.
The premiere is part of Mr. Osbourne's concert in May 20th, 2012 at Our Lady of Walsingham Church in Houston Tx. Other works will be by Ropek, Langlais and Bach. Stay tuned for more details.
Virtuoso Organist Jackson Osbourne will present a major new organ work by Gregory Hamilton. The new work is titled Three Psalm Pictures, Second Set and is the second set of these compositions for organ.
The premiere is part of Mr. Osbourne's concert in May 20th, 2012 at Our Lady of Walsingham Church in Houston Tx. Other works will be by Ropek, Langlais and Bach. Stay tuned for more details.
New music release from Augsburg Fortress
Augsburg Fortress publishers has just released Piano Blessings,
A collection of original hymn-tune preludes.
This marks the third collection of piano music of Gregory's to be published by Augsburg.
Go to:
http://store.augsburgfortress.
Augsburg Fortress publishers has just released Piano Blessings,
A collection of original hymn-tune preludes.
This marks the third collection of piano music of Gregory's to be published by Augsburg.
Go to:
http://store.augsburgfortress.
Organ Re-dedication in Fort Worth
Dr. Hamilton played the re-dedication recital on the 1923 kilgen organ at St. Mary's of the Assumption church in Fort Worth tx. The organ, one of the last remaining historic organs inFort Worth was restored by the Roy Redmond organ company.
Dr. Hamilton played the re-dedication recital on the 1923 kilgen organ at St. Mary's of the Assumption church in Fort Worth tx. The organ, one of the last remaining historic organs inFort Worth was restored by the Roy Redmond organ company.
Organ Re-dedication in Mckinney Texas.
On April 3rd 2011 at 6:00, St. Michaels' church in Mckinney Tx. hosts the re- dedication of their fine Ross King organ. Featured artists are music director Valerie Stagaman, Donald Fishel, flute and many others.
http://www.stmichaelmckinney.o
www.rosskingco.com
On April 3rd 2011 at 6:00, St. Michaels' church in Mckinney Tx. hosts the re- dedication of their fine Ross King organ. Featured artists are music director Valerie Stagaman, Donald Fishel, flute and many others.
http://www.stmichaelmckinney.o
www.rosskingco.com
New Work "The Lamentation"
A new work for piano; "The Lamentation" was premiered on March 16th 2011 at the University of Dallas. The work is an extended reflection (15 min) on the Icon of the Lamentation. Stay tuned for other performances.
A new work for piano; "The Lamentation" was premiered on March 16th 2011 at the University of Dallas. The work is an extended reflection (15 min) on the Icon of the Lamentation. Stay tuned for other performances.
Hamilton takes seminary position
Dr. Hamilton has been appointed faculty at Holy Trinity Seminary near Dallas. The seminary presently houses and educates nearly 60 seminarians for the Catholic Priesthood and presents a comprehensive formation program.
http://www.holytrinityseminary
Dr. Hamilton has been appointed faculty at Holy Trinity Seminary near Dallas. The seminary presently houses and educates nearly 60 seminarians for the Catholic Priesthood and presents a comprehensive formation program.
http://www.holytrinityseminary
CD Released!
A new cd by Gregory had been released on RosaMystica!
Illuminations, Chamber Music of Gregory Hamilton
Go to cdbaby to hear and purchase! -
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/grego
A new cd by Gregory had been released on RosaMystica!
Illuminations, Chamber Music of Gregory Hamilton
Go to cdbaby to hear and purchase! -
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/grego
New myspace page is up!
Check it out:
My new myspace page has music tracks for the new CD, soon to be released on RosaMystica records!
www.myspace.com/ghmus7
Check it out:
My new myspace page has music tracks for the new CD, soon to be released on RosaMystica records!
www.myspace.com/ghmus7
Commissions Avaliable!
Dr. Hamilton is now accepting commissions for new compositions from churches, schools choirs, chamber ensembles, orchestras and solo instrumentalists. Feel free to contact me to chat about your project and make is a reality!
Dr. Hamilton is now accepting commissions for new compositions from churches, schools choirs, chamber ensembles, orchestras and solo instrumentalists. Feel free to contact me to chat about your project and make is a reality!
New Cd Launched:
Illuminations: Chamber Music of Gregory Hamilton
Several years in the making, this Cd features superb performances by cellist Diane Winder, Violinist Chavdar Partathevov, Flutists Donald Fishel and Renee Mosher, and harpist Joanna Elliott Whitsett of works by Hamilton for Flute and strings, Cello and piano, organ and Flute Harp and Piano solo.
The Cd is priced at 15.00, and orders may be soon on Amazon.com, Cdbaby and many other retailers!
Many thanks to the great artists who contributed to this CD.
Illuminations: Chamber Music of Gregory Hamilton
Several years in the making, this Cd features superb performances by cellist Diane Winder, Violinist Chavdar Partathevov, Flutists Donald Fishel and Renee Mosher, and harpist Joanna Elliott Whitsett of works by Hamilton for Flute and strings, Cello and piano, organ and Flute Harp and Piano solo.
The Cd is priced at 15.00, and orders may be soon on Amazon.com, Cdbaby and many other retailers!
Many thanks to the great artists who contributed to this CD.
Gregorian Chant Workshop!
Mr. Scott Turkington will host a workshop in Gregorian Chant
at St. Theresa Church, Febuary 13th-14th.
On Febuary 13th at 7:30 p.m., the Schola of St. Theresa will present a concert of the music of William Byrd.
Works include the Ave Verum, many harpsichord and organ selections and the Mass for Four Voices. Please attend this very special concert.
Details on the Workshop may be seen at
http://www.musicasacra.com/sug
Mr. Scott Turkington will host a workshop in Gregorian Chant
at St. Theresa Church, Febuary 13th-14th.
On Febuary 13th at 7:30 p.m., the Schola of St. Theresa will present a concert of the music of William Byrd.
Works include the Ave Verum, many harpsichord and organ selections and the Mass for Four Voices. Please attend this very special concert.
Details on the Workshop may be seen at
http://www.musicasacra.com/sug
Five Psalm Pictures received world premiere.
The Five Psalm Pictures, with Amanda Anne Landry as lector,
received their world premiere at St. Theresa church in July of '08.
The colorful pieces were well received by the appreciative audience.
Gregory also played American works by University of Michigan composer James Aikman (Postlude a world premiere), Charles Callahan and also early American keyboard music from the 18th century.
The Five Psalm Pictures have been performed in Ann Arbor as part of the AGP festival. Also, Marilyn Mason's students performed Prelude for Madame in a program of music dedicated to and commissioned by her.
The Five Psalm Pictures, with Amanda Anne Landry as lector,
received their world premiere at St. Theresa church in July of '08.
The colorful pieces were well received by the appreciative audience.
Gregory also played American works by University of Michigan composer James Aikman (Postlude a world premiere), Charles Callahan and also early American keyboard music from the 18th century.
The Five Psalm Pictures have been performed in Ann Arbor as part of the AGP festival. Also, Marilyn Mason's students performed Prelude for Madame in a program of music dedicated to and commissioned by her.
Breath Of The Spirit
Will be peformed again at The Church Of The Holy Trinity in NYC,
With Stephen Hamilton, the organist/chiormaster of Holy Trinty.
Two performaces are planned in October.
http://www.holytrinity-nyc.org
http://www.stephenjonhamilton.
Will be peformed again at The Church Of The Holy Trinity in NYC,
With Stephen Hamilton, the organist/chiormaster of Holy Trinty.
Two performaces are planned in October.
http://www.holytrinity-nyc.org
http://www.stephenjonhamilton.
New Works
Recent works include:
"Five Psalm Pictures" for solo organ
"Ave Verum" for SATB, string quartet and oboe.
" Prelude and Fuging Tune on "Land of Rest"
Recent works include:
"Five Psalm Pictures" for solo organ
"Ave Verum" for SATB, string quartet and oboe.
" Prelude and Fuging Tune on "Land of Rest"
The Symphonic Organ
We had excellent attendance at my recent recital at St. Theresa Church; "The symphonic Organ" Which featured works of Bach, Dale Wood, Dom Paul Benoit and Cesar Franck. Many thanks to those in attendance!
We had excellent attendance at my recent recital at St. Theresa Church; "The symphonic Organ" Which featured works of Bach, Dale Wood, Dom Paul Benoit and Cesar Franck. Many thanks to those in attendance!
Cathedral Dedication
I conducted my commissioned arrangement of "The Church's One Foundation for the opening Processional in April 08 for the Dedication Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. The setting is scored for full orchestra, and choir, and includes choral settings of the Introits for the Dedication of a Church. With an orchestra of 60, a choir of 110 plus organ and 2000+ congregation, it was a literal blast. The setting is 12 min., and I recived many kind and gracious comments from the choir and orchestra members. Also, I conducted the world premiere of Naji Hakim's Megalanarion of Pacha with the Dedication Choir. Congratulations to the other directors; Kevin Klotz, Chris Popelka, Sarah Black and all who participated in this historic event!
I conducted my commissioned arrangement of "The Church's One Foundation for the opening Processional in April 08 for the Dedication Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. The setting is scored for full orchestra, and choir, and includes choral settings of the Introits for the Dedication of a Church. With an orchestra of 60, a choir of 110 plus organ and 2000+ congregation, it was a literal blast. The setting is 12 min., and I recived many kind and gracious comments from the choir and orchestra members. Also, I conducted the world premiere of Naji Hakim's Megalanarion of Pacha with the Dedication Choir. Congratulations to the other directors; Kevin Klotz, Chris Popelka, Sarah Black and all who participated in this historic event!
Concert Series at St. Theresa Church
In celebration of the new Aeolian-Skinner-Quimby Pipe organ, (3M/ 53rks)St. Theresa Church is hosting a
First Friday Concert Series.
From May through November of '07, the church featured one concert a month. Gregory performed five of the programs, each concert highlighting an aspect of the organ repertoire:
The Dedication of the Organ (Bach, Benoit Diemer)
-featuring the St. Theresa Choir
The Beauty of the French Baroque
-featuring the St. Theresa Gregorian Schola
American Inspirations (featuring a new permiere by Hamilton)
The Great Buxtehude
-featuring the St. Theresa Mixed Schola
In addition, the Houston organ virtuoso Dr. Joanna Eliott performed
to a large a receptive crowd.
Several of the concerts also featured the church's beautiful 1985 Hubbard Harpsichord.
See more at http://www.sttheresasugarland.org
In celebration of the new Aeolian-Skinner-Quimby Pipe organ, (3M/ 53rks)St. Theresa Church is hosting a
First Friday Concert Series.
From May through November of '07, the church featured one concert a month. Gregory performed five of the programs, each concert highlighting an aspect of the organ repertoire:
The Dedication of the Organ (Bach, Benoit Diemer)
-featuring the St. Theresa Choir
The Beauty of the French Baroque
-featuring the St. Theresa Gregorian Schola
American Inspirations (featuring a new permiere by Hamilton)
The Great Buxtehude
-featuring the St. Theresa Mixed Schola
In addition, the Houston organ virtuoso Dr. Joanna Eliott performed
to a large a receptive crowd.
Several of the concerts also featured the church's beautiful 1985 Hubbard Harpsichord.
See more at http://www.sttheresasugarland.org
Rome Pilgrimage
Dr. Hamilton has been appointed music director for the Rome Pilgrimage Choir, which is travelling to Rome, for the Costistuery mass for Archbishop Daniel deNardo, who has been named a Cardinal. There will be a number of masses with the choir, including a mass at the historic Basilica of St. Mary Maggiore. Choral works will include Ubi Caritas by Durufle and Ave Verum by William Byrd.
Dr. Hamilton has been appointed music director for the Rome Pilgrimage Choir, which is travelling to Rome, for the Costistuery mass for Archbishop Daniel deNardo, who has been named a Cardinal. There will be a number of masses with the choir, including a mass at the historic Basilica of St. Mary Maggiore. Choral works will include Ubi Caritas by Durufle and Ave Verum by William Byrd.
Recitals and Performances
In September, Gregory was invited to present an organ recital at St. Benedict's Abbey, in Atchison Kansas. The recital was part of the abbey's 100 year Centenary Festival The Abbot of St. Benedict's was a cantor in the Veni Creator suite by DeGringny. Gregory also performed a recent work Fantasia: Amazing Grace.
Breath of the Spirit is slated to be performed by Duo Pneuma (Marilyn Mason, organ, Donald Fishel flute,) at the 2006 Festival Toussant in Brussles, Belguim. The Duo will also perform movements
from the work at First Presbyterian Church, in Farmington Michigan
The duo will also perform the cycle for the 45th University of Michigan Organ Conference, October 1st.
In September, Gregory was invited to present an organ recital at St. Benedict's Abbey, in Atchison Kansas. The recital was part of the abbey's 100 year Centenary Festival The Abbot of St. Benedict's was a cantor in the Veni Creator suite by DeGringny. Gregory also performed a recent work Fantasia: Amazing Grace.
Breath of the Spirit is slated to be performed by Duo Pneuma (Marilyn Mason, organ, Donald Fishel flute,) at the 2006 Festival Toussant in Brussles, Belguim. The Duo will also perform movements
from the work at First Presbyterian Church, in Farmington Michigan
The duo will also perform the cycle for the 45th University of Michigan Organ Conference, October 1st.
Upcoming CD
Plans are in the works for a new CD featuring chamber music from 2000-2006. The Cd will be produced on the RosaMystica label, and many fine musicians will be featured. Watch this space for further announcements.
NEWS: The CD in presently in the editing stages. Works include:
Hymn of Peace for Cello and Piano
Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Schubert (flute, string trio)
Little Suite for piano
Selected movements from The Breath of the Spirit
Visions of the Cross for Violin and Piano
and several other works for harp, organ and piano.
Release date is planned for spring 08.
Plans are in the works for a new CD featuring chamber music from 2000-2006. The Cd will be produced on the RosaMystica label, and many fine musicians will be featured. Watch this space for further announcements.
NEWS: The CD in presently in the editing stages. Works include:
Hymn of Peace for Cello and Piano
Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Schubert (flute, string trio)
Little Suite for piano
Selected movements from The Breath of the Spirit
Visions of the Cross for Violin and Piano
and several other works for harp, organ and piano.
Release date is planned for spring 08.
