Johnny Edwards II - Were You There for Women's SSA Chorus
Johnny Edwards II - Were You There for Women's SSA Chorus
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Were You There — Arranged by Johnny Edwards II
Were You There is a reflective and expressive sacred choral work that invites singers and audiences alike into a moment of quiet wonder, meditating on the crucified Christ. With a pastoral, contemplative character and writing that lies naturally in the voice, this piece is an ideal addition to holiday, sacred, and choral festival programming.
Accessible and immediately communicative, it is well suited to middle school, high school, collegiate, and community choral ensembles.
Performance Highlights
- Reflective, pastoral sacred choral work by composer and educator Johnny Edwards II
- Expressive and vocally idiomatic — accessible for a wide range of ensembles
- Ideal for holiday concerts, sacred services, and choral festivals
- Suitable for middle school, high school, collegiate, and community choruses
- Digital PDF download — print-ready score included
About the Composer
Johnny Edwards II is Director of Choral Activities at Newton High School in Covington, Georgia. A veteran educator with nineteen years of teaching experience at both the middle and high school levels, he has composed original works for each of his ensembles throughout his career. He also serves as Minister of Music of Children at Berean Christian Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Edwards holds a BM in Music Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University and an MM in Music Education with a concentration in Choral Conducting from Georgia College and State University. His musical achievements include arranging music for the Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics and for the grand champion of the Savannah Onstage National Singing Competition. He has served as music director for numerous theatrical productions, including The Wiz, Annie, Oliver, Anne of Green Gables, and Rent. His choral ensembles have consistently earned superior and excellent ratings at festivals and contests at every school where he has taught.