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John Leavitt currently serves as Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music at MidAmerica Nazarene University. An extraordinary composer, performer, and clinician for church and school music literature, Dr. Leavitt continues to teach, lecture, and guest conduct numerous workshops, festivals, and symposia. He has served as a regular guest conductor in major venues throughout the United States, including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Washington DC’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Leavitt’s compositions are represented in nearly every major music catalog. His music is regularly featured on public radio stations and has been performed in more than 30 countries across the world.
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Singing music from the Baroque period can often be daunting. Here is a wonderful introduction to this important style that is approachable and enjoyable for your young singers. Only six Latin words are used in this piece making it an equally simple way to introduce this beautiful language to sing.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: J.S. Bach
This exuberant concert work features the dramatic Walt Whitman text and a magnificent musical setting by John Leavitt. Available: SATB, SSA, ShowTrax Cassette, Concert Band Accompaniment, String Pak. Performance Time: 4:30.
Composer: Walt Whitman
This exuberant concert work features the dramatic Walt Whitman text and a magnificent musical setting by John Leavitt. Available: SATB, SSA, ShowTrax Cassette, Concert Band Accompaniment, String Pak. Performance Time: 4:30.
Composer: Walt Whitman
Opening andante espressivo over a ground bass, this deeply emotional setting of the Agnus Dei is infused with hopefulness and warmth. Together with the companion movements Kyrie and Gloria, this work will enhance concert programs and worship services from high school through adult. Perform with keyboard or the optional chamber orchestra. Duration: ca. 2:45
Composer: John Leavitt
Opening andante espressivo over a ground bass, this deeply emotional setting of the Agnus Dei is infused with hopefulness and warmth. Together with the companion movements Kyrie and Gloria, this work will enhance concert programs and worship services from high school through adult. Perform with keyboard or the optional chamber orchestra. Duration: ca. 2:45
Composer: John Leavitt
Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow younger ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques. An excellent selection for festival choirs and contests, it offers great learning potential.
Arranger: John Leavitt
The text for this traditional Hebrew song is translated I believe and was sung by many Jews during the Holocaust. The words provided comfort to the victims, to the survivors and serve as a beacon of hope for the future and for humankind. This setting may be performed with piano alone or the optional orchestration for violin, clarinet, cello and bass. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, Instrumental Ensemble score and parts (vn, cl, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: John Leavitt
The text for this traditional Hebrew song is translated I believe and was sung by many Jews during the Holocaust. The words provided comfort to the victims, to the survivors and serve as a beacon of hope for the future and for humankind. This setting may be performed with piano alone or the optional orchestration for violin, clarinet, cello and bass. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, Instrumental Ensemble score and parts (vn, cl, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: John Leavitt
The text for this traditional Hebrew song is translated I believe and was sung by many Jews during the Holocaust. The words provided comfort to the victims, to the survivors and serve as a beacon of hope for the future and for humankind. This setting may be performed with piano alone or the optional orchestration for violin, clarinet, cello and bass. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, Instrumental Ensemble score and parts (vn, cl, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: John Leavitt
The text for this traditional Hebrew song is translated I believe and was sung by many Jews during the Holocaust. The words provided comfort to the victims, to the survivors and serve as a beacon of hope for the future and for humankind. This setting may be performed with piano alone or the optional orchestration for violin, clarinet, cello and bass. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, Instrumental Ensemble score and parts (vn, cl, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This spirited piece works for any combination of voices but it will absolutely sparkle with young singers. The jubilant 7/8 meter is easy to sing and sounds incredible! Optional percussion and string bass. Available: 2-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Here is a spirited piece which works wonderfully with any combination of voices but will absolutely sparkle with young singers. It makes a nice set with John's Antiphonal Hosanna and Antiphonal Alleluia, too. Optional percussion and string bass. Available: 2-Part any combination, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30.
Bright antiphonal vocal lines combine with a sparkling piano accompaniment to create this buoyant work for young voices. An ideal festival selection for church, school or community children's choirs. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.
Composer: John Leavitt
The sparkling Leavitt touch will surely delight! A legato theme is passed back and forth in an antiphonal style and contrasts with an optional solo section. An excellent choice for treble choirs! Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Composer: John Leavitt
From ethereal to sublime, the range of choral sonority is offered here in a magnificent setting of an Emily Brontë poem that is ideal for developing treble voices in high school and up.
Composer: John Leavitt
This beautiful and moving Hebrew prayer is one of the most beautiful in all of Jewish litanies. As we sing we ask God to treat us with charity and kindliness and save us! This arrangement is lush and highlights the beautiful message.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This beautiful and moving Hebrew prayer is one of the most beautiful in all of Jewish litanies. As we sing we ask God to treat us with charity and kindliness and save us! This arrangement is lush and highlights the beautiful message.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This beautiful and moving Hebrew prayer is one of the most beautiful in all of Jewish litanies. As we sing we ask God to treat us with charity and kindliness and save us! This arrangement is lush and highlights the beautiful message.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Combining the joyful In Dulci Jubilo with original music, this brilliant showpiece is now available in a TTB voicing. Breathtaking in scope and, while challenging, well within the reach of most ensembles. Optional bass and percussion included.
Composer: John Leavitt
Combining the joyful In Dulci Jubilo with original music, this brilliant showpiece is now available in a TTB voicing. Breathtaking in scope and, while challenging, well within the reach of most ensembles. Optional bass and percussion included. Available separately: SSA, TTB. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Composer: John Leavitt
This Appalachian folk song is a standard among folk, country and blue grass bands. This arrangement takes advantage of the lyrics and uses them like a percussion instrument. Terraced dynamics are used throughout while vocal ranges are carefully crafted.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This Appalachian folk song is a standard among folk, country and blue grass bands. This arrangement takes advantage of the lyrics and uses them like a percussion instrument. Terraced dynamics are used throughout while vocal ranges are carefully crafted.
Arranger: John Leavitt
From the cantata Hodie!, this wonderful setting of the traditional French carol will add sparkle to any concert! Available: SATB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Alternating between a dance-like 6/8 and a more tranquil 2/2 meter, this buoyant setting of the Gloria of the Latin mass is a fresh and contemporary work that will absolutely delight your audience! Whether you perform it with piano or with the sparkling chamber orchestration, this will become a welcome addition to the choral repertoire! Available separately: SATB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db). Duration: ca. 4:00.
Composer: John Leavitt
Alternating between a dance-like 6/8 and a more tranquil 2/2 meter, this buoyant setting of the Gloria of the Latin mass is a fresh and contemporary work that will absolutely delight your audience! Whether you perform it with piano or with the sparkling chamber orchestration, this will become a welcome addition to the choral repertoire! Available separately: SATB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db). Duration: ca. 4:00.
Composer: John Leavitt
This Israeli folk song with a text from the Bible makes an excellent concert feature for any combination of voices. The tune first appears as a unison melody, then in canon, and finally in unison again. Easily learned! Performance Time: Approx. 2:40
Arranger: John Leavitt
Come let us sing, sing praise to the Lord. This Israeli folksong is perfect for teaching phrasing, tone and harmony to younger ensembles. The optional clarinet and percussion parts can be played by students and the canonic harmonies are easily mastered. Duration: 2:50. Available separately: VoiceTrax CD
Arranger: John Leavitt
Utilizing a traditional Latin text, fiery piano accompaniment and mixed meters, John Leavitt's popular festival piece is challenging, but definitely worth the extra effort. Use the optional percussion to further intensify this dramatic Christmas anthem. Available: SATB, SSA, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Utilizing a traditional Latin text, fiery piano accompaniment and mixed meters, John Leavitt's popular festival piece is challenging, but definitely worth the extra effort. Use the optional percussion to further intensify this dramatic Christmas anthem. Available: SATB, SSA, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Utilizing a traditional Latin text, fiery piano accompaniment and mixed meters, John Leavitt's popular festival piece is challenging, but definitely worth the extra effort. Use the optional percussion to further intensify this dramatic Christmas anthem. Available: SATB, SSA, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: John Leavitt
In an easy 2-beat show style, this upbeat original will set the perfect mood for a night of Broadway songs. So let the curtain rise, we're all in our places, rehearsed and set to go through our paces! Parts for optional Guitar, Bass and Drums included. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Composer: John Leavitt
A true classic from the early part of the 20th century, this whimsical gem for treble choirs will delight your audience as your singers harmonize the warm melodic phrases! Includes optional bass and percussion. Available: SSA. Duration: ca. 2:20.
Composer: Harry Carroll
This lyrical and emotional setting by John Leavitt creates a harmonic tapestry that perfectly matches the text of unknown origin: Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep, Creating an atmosphere of hope and assurance, it begins softly and gradually builds to a full and dramatic expression, then recedes into quiet reflection. Available separately: SATB, SSA, TTB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2 (in A), bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db). Duration: ca. 3:00.
Composer: John Leavitt
This lovely and expressive setting of the Kyrie with gently arching phrases and rich harmonic nuance will enhance concert programs and worship services for choirs from school through adult. Perform with keyboard or optional chamber orchestra. Available separately: SATB, SSA, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This lovely and expressive setting of the Kyrie with gently arching phrases and rich harmonic nuance will enhance concert programs and worship services for choirs from school through adult. Perform with keyboard or optional chamber orchestra. Available separately: SATB, SSA, Chamber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db), ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Bright syncopations and vivid choral writing energize this festive work for male voices. Brief quotes of carol melodies make this setting ideal for Christmas or concert performances. With optional percussion.
Composer: John Leavitt
The perfect introduction to concert literature for the younger choir. Filled with opportunities for teaching musical concepts, your choir will enjoy this expressive original.
Composer: John Leavitt
The perfect introduction to concert literature for the younger choir. Filled with opportunities for teaching musical concepts, your choir will enjoy this expressive original.
Composer: John Leavitt
Here is a fresh setting of the Michael Praetorius tune from the Musae Sionae 1609. Treble voices will dance over the sparkling piano, string bass and percussion accompaniment that John Leavitt is known for. The Latin text is easily learned and impressive in Christmas, contest or festival programs. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Arranger: John Leavitt
From American Song, a choral song cycle featuring texts of distinctive American poets. This is a bold and compelling setting of the familiar Walt Whitman poem. Available: SATB, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.
Composer: Walt Whitman
From American Song, a choral song cycle featuring texts of distinctive American poets. This is a bold and compelling setting of the familiar Walt Whitman poem. Available: SATB, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.
Composer: Walt Whitman
The ancient carol from Piae Cantiones in a brilliant setting for voices, piano and percussion. Ideal for processionals, madrigal dinners, holiday concerts and other festive performances. Available: SATB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.
Arranger: John Leavitt
The ancient carol from Piae Cantiones in a brilliant setting for voices, piano and percussion. Ideal for processionals, madrigal dinners, holiday concerts and other festive performances. Available: SATB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Opening with a musical soundscape that evokes images of rippling waves of prairie grasses, this compelling work then transitions into a hardy sequence of the American folk classics Old Chisholm Trail and Home on the Range. With piano and optional bass and percussion. (Parts included for String Bass and Percussion 1 & 2.) Duration: ca. 4:30.
Arranger: John Leavitt
Now available for women's voices, this original work features poetry by Carl Sandburg and is a stunning mood piece of contrasting musical elements.
Composer: John Leavitt
This original work by John Leavitt is part of American Song, a choral song cycle featuring texts of distinctive American poets. A stunning mood piece of contrasting musical elements. Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Composer: John Leavitt
This 14th-century German carol text sparkles in a joyful John Leavitt setting. Optional percussion and string bass. Available: SATB, SAB, SA/SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This lively sea chantey by the gifted composer John Leavitt is set with a text by the American poets Stephen and Rosemary Vincent Benet. An outstanding addition to the repertoire for male chorus. Available: TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Composer: Stephen Benet
Uses: Christ the Good Shepherd, General, Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 23; Psalm 79:13 Exquisite artistry is extended to this winsome Irish folk song in this elegant arrangement. The pastoral qualities of the celebrated Shepherd's Psalm are front and center in the tone painting of the lyrical piano accompaniment, while the vocals add a rich quality that make this an ideal sanctuary or concert choice for anytime. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
Arranger: John Leavitt
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