Composer of the world’s most loved sacred hymns including: Hosea All I Ask of You Wherever You Go Peace Come To Me Dona Nobis Pacem Ave Maria AND MANY, MANY, MORE!

Gregory Norbet ~ Biography

_________________________________________________________ “Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life” Gregory Norbet - Hosea

The world’s largest Catholic Publisher, Oregon Catholic Press, begins Gregory Norbet’s biography stating “he is a respected spiritual leader, composer, singer and retreat director. His specialty is group spiritual development and renewal, using song, Scripture and the spoken word.” All true but it falls short of the bigger picture. Simply put, the music of Gregory Norbet has “provided the soundtrack to the spiritual journey of millions of Catholic Christians for almost 50 years.” Gregory’s own musical journey began early in life, coming from a family that sang together for fun around his grandfather Harry's piano, accompanied by his mother. “For us, music was an expression of happiness and togetherness. It was beautiful and brought light and joy into everyday life.” Through his formative years, music remained a part of Gregory’s life with church choir, high school chorus and college chorus. Then in 1962 at the age of 21, Gregory entered religious life. “While with the Benedictine Monks in Weston, Vermont, I was soon asked to be the choir director, reviewing and teaching chant upon chant for festal seasons, feast days and ordinary ones too. The Second Vatican Council had just begun to happen, but we continued to sing in Latin for a few years, while at the same time attempting to find Chants adapted into English.” “One day shortly before Holy Week, I decided to take a theme or two from the words of Jesus, and put them to a tune, humming and scribbling at the same time. They soon were used in Holy Week liturgies with great interest. The rest is history.” The music composed by Gregory Norbet soon spread throughout the world. The 12 albums released during his 21 years as a Benedictine monk at Weston Priory included some of the Catholic Church’s most loved compositions including Hosea, All I Ask of You, Wherever You Go, Peace, Come To Me, The Lord Jesus and many more. Gregory’s compositions have continued since his days at Weston releasing multiple collections, prayer books and octavos through OCP with continued widespread acceptance at Liturgies throughout the world. Gregory is a graduate of the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago and received his master’s degree from the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University, Chicago. A founder of the Hosea Foundation, Gregory now serves as director for the organization. The foundation is a not-for-profit ministry dedicated to fostering "the experience of God's love and compassion in the world by promoting spiritual development in individuals and church communities." Gregory and his wife, artist Kathryn Carrington, direct their active lives from their home in Hanover, New Hampshire.

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To invite Gregory to minister at your parish or event, please email him at: [email protected]

Gregory Norbet ~ Discography

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The music of Gregory Norbet is in two categories: his early work, created while a member of the Benedictine Monks of theWeston Priory inVermont; and his later work which is published by Oregon Catholic Press. Recordings published with Oregon Catholic Press 2008 ~ Morning Prayer/Evening Prayer III Chants, Songs & Prayers This beautifully recorded CD recreates the monastic experience: close your eyes and you find yourself in the choir stalls of an old abbey. It serves as accompaniment for personal prayer and a learning tool for those leading group recitation. 2000 ~ Gracious Light The recording offers rich melodies that provide uplifting and serene moments of listening. Gregory's exquisite songs are arranged for a number of mellow instruments, among them; piano, flute, oboe, English horn, cello, harp and violins. If you liked Gregory's Waiting Moments, you'll love listening to Gracious Light.

1998 ~ Morning Prayer/Evening Prayer II Chants, Songs & Prayers Like Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, this second volume is comprised of spoken prayers and meditations interspersed with choral music sung in the ancient format of the Hours. Its soothing arrangements feature piano, flute, oboe, English horn and cello. The accompanying Meditation Book contains verses, reflections and space for you to write your own prayers and contemplations. 1996 ~ Morning Prayer/Evening Prayer I Chants, Songs & Prayers These beautifully written, arranged and recorded morning and evening prayers offer a sense of the sacred with a blend of traditional and contemporary music and text. The Latin and English Gregorian chants, original compositions, scripture readings and original inspirational readings will help open your heart and spirit to encouragement and growth. Note that on "May the Love" and "Mend my Heart", you will hear the voice of Gregory's wife, icon artist Kathryn Carrington. 1994 ~ Dona Nobis Pacem Christmas Carols Old & New Enjoy the peaceful, comforting songs of Gregory Norbet at Christmas. Gregory offers new insight into the Christmas story with poetry, melody and his own gentle style. Dona Nobis Pacem includes both well-known songs for the Advent / Christmas season and Gregory's original compositions.

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The music of Gregory Norbet is in two categories: his early work, created while a member of the Benedictine Monks of theWeston Priory inVermont; and his later work which is published by Oregon Catholic Press. Recordings published with Oregon Catholic Press 1991 ~ The River—The Peace The River, the Peace celebrates the magnificence of creation using imagery from the Psalms as well as the Gospels of Luke and John.

1991 ~ Waiting Moments Peaceful Instrumentals Waiting Moments is a collection of instrumental music that draws from two of Gregory's collections, The River, the Peace and Mountains of My Soul. The melody - carried by flute, oboe, cello or English horn - assists prayer during group worship or personal meditation.

1989 ~ Mountains of My Soul Mountains of My Soul is an inspired collection of prayerful songs arranged for unison choir, piano, organ, guitar and various instruments. It has been one of his best-selling collections of music and won him an award from the publisher, OCP.

Recordings with The Benedictine Monks of the Weston Priory 1983 ~ Rise Up 1981 ~ So Full of Deep Joy 1979 ~ That There May Be Bread 1978 ~ Go Up to the Mountain 1977 ~ Spirit Alive 1974 ~ Winter’s Coming Home 1973 ~ Calm Is The Night 1972 ~ Wherever You Go 1972 ~ Listen 1971 ~ Christmas Songs 1971 ~ Locusts and Wild Honey Visit Gregory online: www.facebook.com/official GregoryNorbet

Gregory Norbet ~ Invite Gregory to your Parish _________________________________________________________

Thank you for your interest in Gregory Norbet’s ministry! Gregory Norbet is well known and esteemed for his rich and memorable music and his wise and deep lyrics and spirituality. Frequent comments over many years speak of an evening that is uplifting, affirming of one’s faith, renewing of hope, inspiring, comforting and reassuring. Gregory weaves song and word together prayerfully, reverently, and joyfully in a programs that leaves one with a captivating sense of peace and inspiration. Gregory’s concerts usually last about an hour and a half. A reception following will add to the community’s overall hospitality to all in attendance. Partial list of themes: ~ The Companionship of God ~ Mountains of My Soul ~ Come Back To Me (Hosea) ~ Advent: A Time of Watchfulness and Waiting ~ The Grace of Lent ~ Know That My Redeemer Lives (Easter) ~ Spirit of God, Be For Us Joy (Pentecost) If you are the “primary contact” and have the full support of your Pastor or leadership team, please email Gregory at [email protected] to learn more about having Gregory Norbet minister at your parish or event!