John Leavitt : Fa Una Canzona

Edited and arranged by John Leavitt, this well-known Italian madrigal is offered in two voicings, enabling singers to be successful, while staying true to the stylistic period.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Orazio Vecchi

John Leavitt : Jubilate Deo

This selection by Baroque composer Johan Helmich Roman, adapted in this edition for treble voices, is recommended for festival and contest programming for choirs in middle school and high school, as well as community children's choirs. An excellent choice for developing important performance techniques in music of the era.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Johan Helmich Roman

The expressiveness of the Renaissance is richly portrayed in this new edition of the classic masterwork by Palestrina. An excellent choice for beginning and developing SATB ensembles.Available separately: SATB, TTBB. Duration: ca. 1:15.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

This masterwork from Hassler's Missa Secunda is ideal for developing the representative style qualities of the era. Excellent for contest and concert!Available separately: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

Arranger: John Leavitt

Franz Joseph Haydn's Little Organ Mass is a departure from the larger, more fully orchestrated works of the 18th century. Written to be performed in a small chapel, this meditative setting is appropriate for school or church use.Available separately: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

Hans Leo Hassler (1562-1612) was a prolific German composer who studied in Italy with Andrea Gabrieli. All Lust und Freud is a splendid example of secular German part-song fashioned after the Italian madrigal of the High Renaissance. Ideal for contest and festival! Duration: ca. 3:00

Composer: Hans Leo Hassler

Here is the famous madrigal by Thomas Morley in a new performing edition. Ideal for chamber, madrigal and concert choirs, this gentle work offers superb opportunities for developing style, intonation and blend.Available separately: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Thomas Morley

A superb edition of the de Victoria motet. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This edition by Matthew Michaels adds contemporary markings for dynamics and other musical elements. Well-thought out, this is a welcome addition to contest repertoire. Available separately: SATB a cappella.

Arranger: Matthew Michaels | Composer: William Byrd

From the oratorio Samson, this anthem features brilliant fanfare-like vocal lines and bright melismas set over marvelous keyboard runs. A magnificent showpiece! Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 2:25.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: George Frideric Handel

This playful French chanson by di Lasso is delightful! Easily learned and effective in performance! Also includes an English text. Performance Time: Approx. 1:00

Composer: Orlando Lassus

This delightful Italian madrigal will be a charming addition to any concert with imitative vocal phrases alternating with homophonic sections and culminating in a dancelike ton dari don ton ton refrain. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Composer: Antonio Scandello

Arranger: John Leavitt

This simple 4-part canon at the fourth is an ideal introduction to music of the Renaissance. Available: 4-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Melchior Franck

The Dance by Franz Schubert is an excellent example of poetry and music coming together to present a picture of German life. This new edition is just right for contest or concert use.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Franz Schubert

A superb edition of this famous motet! Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Originally scored for SSATB voices and instruments, this new edition for SATB voices uses a very supportive keyboard accompaniment. Based on Psalm 70, Pergolisi wrote it for the feast day of Saint Emidius in 1732.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

Heinrich Schütz was one of the great German masters of vocal music, serving as a bridge between the early contrapuntal school of Palestrina and the later contrapuntal school of Bach and Handel. This motet illustrates both homophonic and contrapuntal techniques and concludes Schütz's setting of The St. Matthew Passion. Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:13.

Composer: Heinrich Schütz

Italian court musician and composer Antonio Scandello (1517-1580) rose to the position of Kapellmeister in Dresden, making him one of the most important musicians in Germany at the time. This spirited Renaissance-era choral work, translating to a small, white hen, includes humorous references to a chicken laying an egg, complete with a modest narrative and poultry vocalizations!

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Antonio Scandello

From Praetorius' Musae Sioniae of 1609, this charming Christmas partsong celebrates the Nativity with a simple verse/refrain structure. Ideal for developing the imitative vocal style of the Renaissance, it offers opportunities for displaying crisp diction and sharp dynamic contrasts. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Composer: Michael Praetorius

(TRYCHL) SATB

Arranger: Rod Walker

The English composer and lutenist was a prolific writer of songs and madrigals. This work expresses sadness at the loss of a love, and gives your singers a chance to develop important ensemble skills. Duration: ca. 1:15

Arranger: John Leavitt

Originally attributed to J. S. Bach (Cantata BWV 142) this work is now thought to be by German composer and organist Johann Kuhnau, who preceded Bach as cantor at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. This joyful contrapuntal movement is an excellent introduction to the music of the Baroque and is ideal for Christmas and other concert occasions.

Composer: Johann Kuhnau

This chorus from Haydn's Heiligmesse is an ideal introduction to classical style. Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Arranger: John Leavitt

From Mozart's famed Twelfth Mass. Strength exudes from this Master Edition setting of the triumphant Gloria. Full vocal tuttis combine with a masterful accompaniment. Latin text, pronunciation guide, and study notes. Available: SATB.

Arranger: Rod Walker | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This antiphonal setting of the Gloria Patri by Palestrina may be performed by double chorus or chorus and brass. This stately and dignified work will enhance any sacred concert.Available separately: SATB Double Chorus and Optional Brass. Performance Time: Approx. 1:00.

Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

This popular French chanson relates the gossipy conversation of a pair of French housewives as they chatter about their husbands. Dance-like phrases echo back and forth along with colorful wordplay and double meanings. Duration: ca. 1:15.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Madrigal groups, chamber and concert choirs will delight in this well-edited edition of the Henry Purcell madrigal marked by dancing contrapuntal sections and thrilling homophonic sections. Duration: ca. 1:35.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Henry Purcell

This beloved 16th-century German partsong is offered with both the original German and a new English text. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This is an excellent example of Mozart's choral writing. Leavitt's editorial markings enhance the musicality of the work.Available separately: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Taken from Mozart's Missa Solemnis, K. 337, this mass was Mozart's last completed work in this form. Modern clefs, metronomic and dynamic indications and an English version of the original Latin text have been added in this edition.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(Schubert/Walker) SATB

Composer: Franz Schubert

Repeated passages and excellent voice-leading make this a perfect introduction to the music of Salzburg and Michael Haydn.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

Introduce your ensembles to the Classical era with this delightful miniature written when the boy composer was only ten years old and performing concerts in Europe. It foreshadows the grace and elegance of Mozart's craft. Available separately: SATB, String Parts (vn 1-2, va, vc/db)2, va, vc, db). String Parts available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 1:40.

Arranger: Matthew Michaels | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

From Hassler's Missa Secunda, this short imitative work offers opportunities for choirs to develop the performance practices of the late Renaissance and early Baroque era. An excellent selection for contest or other festival performances.

Composer: Hans Leo Hassler

From the Solemn Vespers, K. 330, this edition is a wonderful introduction to music of the classical era. The soprano solo and SATB choral parts are well within the capabilities of high school performers. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(Tschesnokoff/Walker) SATB

Arranger: Rod Walker

The German baroque chorale "Est Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen", in a tasteful adaptation by John Leavitt, features the tenor on the melody of the second verse and a soprano descant on the third verse. Includes English and German texts.

Arranger: John Leavitt

From Magnificat by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, this canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary text is wonderfully set. Carefully edited by Patrick Liebergen, this piece is excellent for advanced SATB groups. Performance time: Approx. 2:50.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

This charming secular Renaissance lied is an excellent introduction to imitative part-singing. German and English text. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:35.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Often erroneously attributed to Orlando di Lasso, this part-song is actually of 19th century origin with the text deriving from a 15th century French poem. The work is excellent for developing phrase, balance and intonation and a wonderful contest selection. French and English texts. Duration: ca. 1:40.

Arranger: Matthew Michaels

Here are four selections from Brahms' impeccable Liebeslieder Walzer, rearranged for piano two-hands from the original four-hands accompaniment. With texts from poems reflecting on love, they form a fine set for choruses at the high school level and up. A fantastic introduction to music of the Romantic era! In German with English translation, selections include: Verzicht, O Herz, auf Rettung; Finstere Schatten der Nacht; Vom Gebirge Well' auf Well'; Weiche Graser im Revier. Total duration: ca. 5:15.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Johannes Brahms

With a text from Lamentations 1:12, this historical setting by Croce works well with a small or large ensemble. Leavitt's editorial markings enhance the musicality of the work.Available separately: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:15.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Henry Leck's edition of this Praetorius work will be a selection you will use often for contest and holiday concerts. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. :48.

Arranger: Henry Leck

This early Mozart work (K. 276) contrasts a soli quartet with the full choir and is carefully edited in this new edition by John Leavitt.

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The regal and jubilant strains of Handel's Coronation Anthem No. 2, have been adapted with a more general sacred text, making this work an excellent choice for sacred concerts or worship. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (hrpchd, tpt 1-3, timp, ob 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: George Frideric Handel

This movement from Salieri's Mass in D opens with a forte maestoso introduction and then goes into a bright 3/4 allegro con spirito. An excellent introduction to the Classical era for high school choruses. Performance Time: Approx. 1:25.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

From the Mozart Missa Brevis K. 258, this movement features a maestoso opening moving to the lively hosanna. The keyboard reduction of the original instrumentation works well to support the vocals. Ideal for middle through high school choirs, it includes Latin and English texts.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This three voice madrigal by Thomas Weelkes is full of fun and whimsy, with changes in meter, interweaving vocal lines and a dance-like feel. An excellent selection for madrigal dinners, ensemble performances and other concert performances!

Composer: Thomas Weelkes

One of Palestrina's most famous motets, this is a beautifully reflective anthem with Leavitt's editorial markings enhancing the musicality of the work.Available separately: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 3:55.

Arranger: John Leavitt