Derric Johnson
As a Musician - he has written 150 original songs, 23 cantatas and 2800 musical arrangements, published 32 books of choral collections and has been involved in producing 84 recorded albums of twelve labels.
As a Creator - he founded and directed THE RE'GENERATION, a touring ensemble of singers who traveled for twelve years, logging over a million miles, performing to more than 12,000,000 people in 6,000 concerts.
As a Speaker - he is recognized as a Staley Foundation Lecturer, is often featured in National and International Conventions with his inspirational and motivational delivery.
As an Author - he has written nine books, EASY DOESN'T DO IT, a collection of 39 inspiring essays underlining a personal commitment to excellence; LISTS? THE BOOK, a compilation of 130 useful, humorous and motivatinal lists, LISTS? THE BOOK VOLUME II which adds to the first volume; EXCELLENCE IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT, a collection of astounding quotes from Schweitzer to Disney to Twain to Peanuts; THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS, an offering of stories that surround the nativity season; and THE WONDER OF AMERICA, remarkable stories celebrating the spirit of our nation; DID YOU SEE THAT? and DID YOU HEAR THAT? collections of humorous newsletters bloopers and advertising signs slogans; as well as MOMENTS, featuring inspirational and motivational pauses for rehearsals and performances.
As an Educator - he presently holds the position of Artist in Residence / Director of Music Ministries at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.
As an Achiever - he has been named Azusa Pacific University ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR, by SESAC as INSPIRATIONAL SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR, and MAN OF THE YEAR by Life Enrichment.
As a Pastor - he is an ordained minister, serving for 18 years in two churches as Associate Pastor, Minister of Music, Minister to Collegians and Minister to Singles.
As a Consultant - he has served Church and Parachurch Ministries, has been a specialty writer for Radio City Music Hall and for seventeen years served as a Creative Consultant for WALT DISNEY WORLD where he has arranged and produced Epcot Center's THE VOICES OF LIBERTY, one of America's premier a cappella stylists.
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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Sing We Now of Christmas Christmas Time Is Here Frosty the Snowman Down The Stairway of Stars Hallelujah Chorus O Come, O Come Emmanuel Rise Up Shepherd and Follow Still, Still, Still Mary's Little Boy O Little Town of Bethlehem Let There Be Peace on Earth |
Quite probably the busiest performing a cappella group in the country The Voices of Liberty are also one of the longest running professional a cappella groups as they perform several sets each and every day at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The group follows in an even longing-running tradition of Regeneration, as both are almost the same as they were both directed by, and perform almost exclusively the arrangements of, the great Derric Johnson. This release follows the four highly successful and still very popular “Christmas in Velvet” recordings and this is a most welcome addition to the series. Derric’s arrangements are very distinctive and are seemingly very complex yet very simple all at the same time. One can listen to the songs on different levels either just relaxing and let the voices wash over you or listen intently to every nuance of the arrangement. The company of singers who make up the ensemble are also top-notch and include a barbershop international champion, some rocking contemporary singers and many professional voices that all blend marvelously. If you loved their previous recordings you simply must have this recording.
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| 2468 CD $15.95 |
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Have You Met Jesus? The Old Rugged Cross All Hail The Power of Jesus Name In The Presence / Surely The Presence For All My Sin David and Goliath Moment by Moment O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Ho, Every One That is Thirsty in Spirit Midnight Cry |
Derric Johnson and his "Voices of Liberty," eight of whose best and most experienced members became ReGeneration, toured nationally for 12 years, performing 6,000 live performances for 12 million people. In a recording encore, one of the most beloved and respected choral ensembles of all time comes back to blow us away with 10 Contemporary Christian tunes and favorite hymns. "Have You Met Jesus," "The Old Rugged Cross," "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name," "In The Presence/Surely The Presence," "For All My Sin," the traditional spiritual "David and Goliath," "Moment by Moment," "O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus," "Ho, Every One That is Thirsty in Spirit" and "Midnight Cry"—this is a powerful, inspirational collection of wonderful songs, with Derric Johnson's arrangements and direction, by his hand-picked mixed ensemble. What could be better?
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| 2243 CD $14.95 |
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Is Thy Faithfulness Jesus, Lover of My Soul Just a Little Talk with Jesus Spirit of God I Must Tell Jesus A Mighty Fortress I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked O Love That Will Not Let Me Go Just As I Am It Is Well With My Soul Go Down Moses Holy Ground Jesus Is His Name More That Wonderful |
Velvet: a rich fabric. The harmonies of Regeneration: sumptuous, angelic outpourings of rejoicing, of which velvet is a most fitting adjective. Carrying on in the mode established by the best-selling "Christmas In Velvet" volumes one and two, the fourteen traditionals and hymns contained here (ten of which were released a few years ago in a now out-of-print recording entitled"Pure Silk"), are inspiring not only because of their thematic content of praise, but because of the arranging of Derric Johnson, the group's director. To study a Derric Johnson arrangement is to contemplate the canon of a master. Key to his style is his seamless blending of classical choral and jazz idioms that are fresh, yet easy to assimilate. What could be more uplifting than the gloriously ascending intervals of "More Than Wonderful," ending in an epic high note? The serene and resonant "Holy Ground" is set against a backdrop of plush oohs and aahs. The countermelodic texture of "Just As I Am" is engaging but never excessive. The men and women of Regeneration (some of whom moonlight as Walt Disney World's "Voices of Liberty"), could not be more pristine in their performance. Their control, phrasing and interpretation is textbook perfect. All in all, "Hymns in Velvet" is an exercise of pure enjoyment.
Listen to Great Is Thy Faithfulness and I Must Tell Jesus in Real Audio
| 5340 CD $14.98 |
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Golden Dream Shenandoah Railroad Medley We, The People / America The Beautiful The Star Spangled Banner Songs Of The South (medley) This Land Is Your Land Battle Hymn of the Republic Oh Susanna! Black Is The Color of my True Love's Hair The Penny / My Country 'tis of Thee |
Derric Johnson is the director of the "Voices Of Liberty," the ten-voice ensemble that performs at Walt Disney World. This collection, featuring the Voices themselves, is as unabashedly and straightforwardly patriotic as it is possible to be, with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land," "America, The Beautiful" and "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" on the set list. The CD's opener, "Golden Dream," is the musical equivalent of a twelve-gun salute, if for nothing other than its finale, which climbs up the scale chromatically to dizzying heights. The challenging arrangements and the virtuosity of the performances - excellent across the board - are a complement to the sometimes grave lyrical content, which emphasizes all-American values with unmitigated confidence. Whatever one's opinions on that score, musically "A Cappella Americana" is great.
Listen to "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" in Real Audio
| 3251 CD $14.98 |
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Give Me Your Tired God Bless The USA Songs Of The West Rockytop Kentucky Babe Back Home In Indiana The Red, White And Blue When I fall In Love Yankee Doodle OL' Man River Old McDonald Had A Farm A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes |
"A Slice of A Cappella" is a patriotic classic, from "Give Me Your Tired," the timeless words from the Statue of Liberty, "Yankee Doodle," "God Bless The USA," and "The Red, White and Blue" medley, to the "Songs of the West" medley, "Rockytop," "Kentucky Babe," "Back Home In Indiana" and "Old Man River," it's all-American great stuff! Derric Johnson's direction is once again flawless, and these 8 talented voices effortlessly nail every song. A celebration of our country and freedomÇa real feel-good CD!
Listen to "The Red, White and Blue" or "When I Fall in Love" in Real Audio
| 2803 CD $14.98 |
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Amazing Grace/ Grace Greater Than Our Sin Beyond The Sunset/ Sunrise Tomorrow Steal Away Shadrach He Never Sleeps Give Me Jesus He Never Said A Mumblin' Word Over The Sunset And Mountains Ezekiel Saw The Wheel Love Sweet Hour Of Prayer/ There's A Garden/ Tell It To Jesus How Great Thou Art I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen Ivory Palaces The Lord's Prayer Go Tell It On The Mountain Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul Whispering Hope Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho I Know A Name May The Road Rise Up To Meet You |
As directed by Derric Johnson, his Vocal Orchestra sings twenty-five hymns, from the classic ("Amazing Grace," "The Lord's Prayer"), the traditional ("Ezekiel Saw The Wheel," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho") to the lesser-known ("I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen" and "Ivory Palaces"). Each inspirational rendering is beautifully and sensitively performed by this mixed ensemble. The vocal quality and tonal purity is ideal, and the group also knows when to dramatize a reading, as they do on "Shadrach," in a dazzling exhibition of showmanship. The arrangements are multi-textured and bold, but not pretentious or excessive. The group appears regularly as "Voices Of Liberty" at Disney World, and their professionalism is apparent.
Listen to "The Lord's Prayer" in Real Audio
| 4187 CD $14.98 |
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Do You
Hear What I Hear? A Starry Night Calypso Noel Sweet Little Jesus Boy Pat-A-Pan Sing Allelulia/ In Excelsis Deo I Wonder As I Wander Christmas Gesu Bambino God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Little Bitty Baby/ Wonderful Counselor It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year O Holy Night Go Tell It On The Mountain White Christmas Fum Fum Fum While Shepards Watched The First Noel O Come All Ye Faithful What A Merry Little Christmas Tree The Birthday Of A King Winter Wonderland Little Drummer Boy French Chorale Of Praise Away In A Manger We Wish You A Merry Christmas |
1991 release by Derric Johnson, esteemed director of the Voices of Liberty. Many of the arrangements are also his, and can be recognized by their dramatic codas and lofty soprano range. There are many familiar carols, such as "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Little Drummer Boy," just to name a few - 26 tracks in all. With that kind of variety, there is something for everyone: "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," a spiritual; "Calypso Noel," with that island rhythm; "Pat-A-Pan," in the French classical vein. "Gesu Bambino" is one of the prettiest songs, a distinctive melody, coupled with an easy waltz tempo.
Listen to Do You Hear What I Hear? or "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in Real Audio
| 3252 CD $14.98 |
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Joy To The World I'll Be Home For Christmas Carol Of The Russian Children/ The Sleigh Go Where I Send Thee Silent Night Let It Snow! Jingle Bells Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hanukkah The Christmas Song/ Chestnuts Roasting Rejoice With Exceeding Great Joy Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town Carol of the Bells Silver Bells Christmas In The Air Deck The Halls It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer Some Children See Him |
Follow-up to previous release by the Regeneration troupe. As on Volume I and II, Derric Johnson's voice-orchestra performs sensational arrangements of carols such as "Joy To The World," "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" and "Deck The Halls." Particularly lovely is "Carol Of The Russian Children/The Sleigh," popularized by the Singers Unlimited.
Listen to "Carol
of the Bells" and "Have
Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" in Real Audio.
| 3253 CD $14.98 |
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America The Beautiful Love's Old Sweet Song My Country 'Tis Of Thee Oh! Susanna Shenandoah Simple Gifts Skip To My Lou The Star Spangled Banner Swing Low Taps The Red White And Blue We The People Yankee Doodle You Are My Sunshine (SATB divisi) |
Widely considered to one of today's top a cappella arrangers Derric Johnson is also one of our favorites. This songbook is a collection of 14 classic American folk songs as for arranged and performed by Derric Johnson's Liberty Voices and which can be heard on their CDs "A Cappella Americana" and "A Slice of A Cappella". To study a Derric Johnson arrangement is to contemplate the canon of a master. Key to his style is his seamless blending of classical choral and jazz idioms that are fresh, yet easy to assimilate. We highly recommend this songbook for most all choirs, ensembles and groups should have a least one Derric Johnson arrangement in their repertoire.
| 9391 SONGBOOK $11.95 |
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A Cappella Christmas Vol. 1 Away in a Manger Gesu Bambino Go Tell It On the Mountain O Holy Night A Cappella Christmas Vol. 2 Deck the Halls Go Where I Send Thee It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Jingle Bells A Cappella Christmas Vol. 3 Christmas In The Air French Chorale of Praise Pat-a-Pan We Wish You A Merry Christmas (SATB divisi) |
The sheet music we've all been waiting for, finally some of Derric Johnson's finest Christmas arrangements have been printed for us to sing! Included are 3 Volumes of 4 songs each from the namesake recordings.
| 9598 SHEET MUSIC $7.95 |
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The King Is Coming Unbelievable Friend All Rise Lamb Of God The Star Spangled Banner It Is Well With My Soul Will You Love Jesus More There Is A Fountain Silent Night! Holy Night Great Is Thy Faithfulness He Knows How Much You Can Bear |
This CD and accompanying songbook will be sure to challenge and
delight a cappella choirs in search of that perfect holiday or themed selection
for their repertoire. Performed by the sixteen-member mixed voice "Voices of
Lee,"from Cleveland, Tennessee (and directed by Danny Murray), the songs include
"The Star-Spangled Banner,""All Rise,""Silent Night, Holy Night" and eight more.
Seven of the arrangements are by the Voices of Liberty's Derric Johnson, with
the remainder by Murray, Bradley Knight and Dave Williamson. Johnson's grand
signature style is sure to inspire, and those familiar with his work will know
that a fair degree of skill is required to master his scores - though that effort
is well worth the result! Mostly SATB with soloist.
| 6705 SONGBOOK & CD $19.98 |
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