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February 6, 2020

Music in the Water

“There is music in the water, music in its singing tide, in its clear and crystal beauty flowing down the mountainside.” Johnson’s artful setting of […]
February 6, 2020

Babethandaza

Exuding sizzling, rhythmic energy, this traditional South African folk song arrangement is a multicultural programming winner! A cappella, with percussion parts included for shakers, djembe, […]
February 6, 2020

Et in Terra Pax

This heartfelt and poignant setting of the traditional Latin text “And on earth, peace” features soaring melodies and rich harmonies. The middle section further develops […]
February 6, 2020

Rain Music

This forward-moving, rhythmically driven music enhances the dramatic, image-laden text of Kentucky-born poet and playwright Joseph S. Cotter, Jr. Shifting mixed meter is very effective […]
February 6, 2020

Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone

History and music join together in this accessible original setting of the beloved Robert Louis Stevenson poem about the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to […]
February 6, 2020

Masijabule

An original Zulu text and music in the signature style of Victor C. Johnson come together for a rhythmically alive and musically energized celebration of […]
February 6, 2020

Gloria Fanfare

Singers and audiences alike will be satisfied by this powerful, richly scored Christmas fanfare by Victor C. Johnson. The traditional Gloria in excelsis Deo text […]
February 6, 2020

Sun’s Coming Up on Sourwood Mountain

“Hey de-ing dang diddle ally day!” The American folk song favorite has never been more delightfully arranged for young voices! The writing throughout, in the […]
February 6, 2020

All My Trials

Victor Johnson’s fresh treatment of this highly beloved spiritual is quite stunning, arranged thoughtfully with excellent choral writing and limited divisi. A flowing piano accompaniment […]