About Gregory Hamilton
Dr. Gregory Hamilton is a distinguished American composer, organist, conductor, and early music specialist born in Michigan in 1959. His significant contributions span sacred music, classical composition, and performance, with a particular emphasis on organ and choral works. Hamilton is recognized for his prolific output, blending traditional influences with a contemporary voice, and his deep academic engagement with musicology and early music performance has solidified his place as a respected figure in the modern music landscape.
- Dr. Hamilton pursued extensive musical education, earning an M.Mus. and A.R.C.M. from the Royal College of Music in London, where he focused on Musicology and Early Music performance, and later completed his Doctorate in sacred music/organ at the University of Michigan.
- His evening-length work, "Breath of the Spirit," co-written with poet Kenneth Gaertner, was commissioned by Dr. Marilyn Mason and premiered at the Paris Festival Toussant in the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.
- Gregory Hamilton is an authority on the works of French composer-organist Dom Paul Benoit (1895-1976), having researched and performed many of his compositions in the U.S. and abroad.
- With over 100 of his works in publication, Hamilton's compositions are widely presented internationally in concert halls, churches, and festivals.
Performing Gregory Hamilton's music offers a rewarding experience for musicians of various skill levels and instruments. His extensive catalog includes works for organ, piano, choir, and diverse chamber ensembles, making his sheet music accessible to intermediate organists with pieces like "Ten Gregorian Preludes," as well as advanced performers exploring his larger-scale concert works. Hamilton’s compositions are frequently chosen for liturgical settings and concert programs alike, providing engaging and well-crafted pieces that resonate with both performers and audiences due to their thoughtful construction and emotive depth.
