In The Name Of Music: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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In The Name Of Music: 2-Part Choral Octavo

By Victor C. Johnson / As performed by Wanetta Hill

Item: 35-DS00324308
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00324308

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About the Composer: Victor C. Johnson

Victor C. Johnson

Victor C. Johnson brings deep experience in choral education from his years directing at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, where he shaped the Academy Singers, Academy Men's Choir, and served as artistic director for both the Singing Girls of Texas and Children's Choir of Texas. His work as School Choral Editor for Sing! (Choristers Guild's educational publishing division) reflects his commitment to creating music that serves real classroom needs; his catalog of over 500 published works spans choral arrangements, vocal solos, and keyboard collections.

Currently the conductor of Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus Mixed Ensemble (grades 9-12), Johnson remains active in professional organizations including the American Choral Directors Association, Texas Music Educators Association, and ASCAP. His dual focus on both composition and education means his pieces are built by someone who understands what works in rehearsal.

Why we love this

Johnson crafted this piece with a clear purpose: to celebrate what we do as music educators and singers. The two-part voicing keeps the focus on melodic beauty and lyrical expression rather than harmonic complexity, making it accessible for younger choirs or groups in transition. Programming this alongside stronger technical works gives your students a moment to connect with the meaning of their artistry.

What to expect

Earnest and reflective, this piece honors the personal dedication singers bring to their art. The text creates an intimate moment where the choir sings not just for the audience but for itself, acknowledging the deeper reasons they've chosen to be there.

Who it's for

Any choir program looking for a meaningful secular piece that speaks directly to why students sing. The two-part voicing makes it suitable for middle school choirs, newer high school ensembles, or mixed groups with limited soprano/alto balance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrasing around the text rather than the bar lines. This choral work breathes with language, so breathe where the words suggest you should breathe.
  • Balance the two parts so neither dominates. In a secular 2-part setting, both lines carry equal weight; resist the habit of favoring the soprano.
  • Find the emotional anchor in the title itself. What does 'in the name of music' mean to your singers? Let that interpretation guide dynamic choices and tempo flexibility.

How to use it

Position this during a concert section where you step back from technical display. It works powerfully as a transition piece between larger works, or as a closer that lets the audience leave with reflection rather than applause. Consider pairing it with a contrasting folk song or spiritual to round out a thematic concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with intentional phrasing driven by text rather than notation
  • Balancing two independent lines with equal blend
  • Connecting emotional meaning to musical interpretation
  • Sustaining tone quality across longer phrases

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