Compositions

September 2, 2015

Gloria In Excelsis Deo

Victor Johnson carefully and sensitively arranged Vivaldi’s iconic choral masterwork for the everlasting benefit of two-part choirs. The comfortable vocal ranges and natural voice leading […]
September 2, 2015

Baby Born In Bethlehem

Quoting “Go, Tell It On the Mountain,” the excitement surrounding Christmas comes to life with this rockin’ gospel-style selection. Add a driving piano bass line […]
September 2, 2015

I Never Saw A Moor

Emily Dickinson’s inspiring poem receives Victor Johnson’s sensitive musical touch in this impassioned concert selection. With opportunities to teach lyrical singing techniques, phrase shaping, and […]
September 2, 2015

Hope Is The Breath of Music

Hope is the Breath of Music fully displays Victor Johnson’s ability to write for women’s voices. With text that speaks of the power that music […]
September 2, 2015

Stars I Shall Find

Victor Johnson masterfully set Sara Teasdale’s engaging poem in this moving original selection. An artfully crafted accompaniment, expressive dynamic contrasts, and warm, colorful harmonies enhancethe […]
September 2, 2015

Estrella Blanca

Victor Johnson expertly combines a free-flowing Spanish folk melody with a passionate text about finding the way home. Mostly in English, this exceptional programming choice […]
September 1, 2015

Gotta Whisper, Gotta Shout

Fun and full of energy, this original Christmas spiritual employs distinctive dynamic contrasts that both whisper and shout the good news! Call and response between […]
April 5, 2014

What Maiden Weeping

New to the Carl Fischer Choral Catalog, Victor Johnson’s What Maiden Weeping? explores a mournful text by John Parker. With lyric melodies throughout, Johnson’s beautiful, plaintive refrain […]
April 5, 2014

Every Valley

Victor C. Johnson provides this strikingly beautiful setting for the familiar Advent text. The flowing accompaniment enhances the choral harmonies in a quiet celebration of […]