Dr. Kevin Phillip Johnson
Dr. Kevin Phillip Johnson is a conductor, composer, arranger, educator, and liturgical consultant whose work bridges the rich traditions of African American sacred music with contemporary composition and Catholic liturgy.
He serves as the Director of Music at Lyke House Catholic Center at the Atlanta University Center, where he leads one of the most vibrant liturgical music programs in the African American Catholic tradition. He is also an Associate Professor of Music at Spelman College, where he shapes the next generation of musicians and scholars.
As a composer and arranger, Dr. Johnson's works have been published by Carl Fischer Music, GIA Publications, Colla Voce, and Treble Clef Press. He is the founder and owner of Lion and Lamb Publishing, through which he publishes and distributes his own compositions and arrangements of sacred music.
Dr. Johnson's musical heritage runs deep. He is the son of Willie T. Johnson, the legendary lead singer of the Golden Gate Quartet, one of the most influential gospel and jubilee vocal groups in American history. This heritage infuses every aspect of his artistry, from his compositions to the ensemble he founded in his father's honor: The Golden Gate Singers.
An expert in African American sacred music and Catholic liturgical music, Dr. Johnson is sought after as a clinician, workshop leader, and speaker at conferences and institutions across the country. His unique perspective as both a scholar and practitioner makes him an invaluable resource for parishes, dioceses, and educational institutions seeking to deepen their understanding of liturgical music.
Credentials
- Director of Music, Lyke House Catholic Center, Atlanta University Center
- Associate Professor of Music, Spelman College
- Founder & Owner, Lion and Lamb Publishing
- Published Composer: Carl Fischer, GIA Publications, Colla Voce, Treble Clef Press
- Founder & Director, The Golden Gate Singers
- Son of Willie T. Johnson, Lead Singer of the Golden Gate Quartet