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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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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
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
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
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.
Arranger: John Leavitt | 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
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
Rhythmic and energetic are perfect adjectives for this original song by John Leavitt. The piano part stands alone but when the string bass and percussion are added this becomes a special moment in your concert.
Composer: John Leavitt
Rhythmic and energetic are perfect adjectives for this original song by John Leavitt. The piano part stands alone but when the string bass and percussion are added this becomes a special moment in your concert.
Arranger: John Leavitt | 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
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
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 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.
Arranger: John Leavitt | 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
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
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
Now available for women's voices, this original work features poetry by Carl Sandburg and is a stunning mood piece of contrasting musical elements.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: John Leavitt
John Leavitt's simple setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text, with a new optional piano accompaniment, features haunting suspensions and warm choral sonorities.
Composer: John Leavitt
John Leavitt's simple setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text, with a new optional piano accompaniment, features haunting suspensions and warm choral sonorities.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: John Leavitt
This charming setting of the traditional English folksong makes a clever encore or lighter selection for SSA choirs with its humorous lyrics and colorful accompaniment. Not difficult, it includes plenty of musical rewards! Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: John Leavitt
This charming setting of the traditional English folksong makes a clever encore or lighter selection for SSA choirs with its humorous lyrics and colorful accompaniment. Not difficult, it includes plenty of musical rewards! Duration: ca. 2:40.
Arranger: John Leavitt
An excellent SSA selection, the text of this work by John Leavitt is by the 20th-century poet e.e. cummings. Requiring precision and attention to detail, this short and humorous work will be an excellent choice for contest or festival. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 1:35.
Composer: John Leavitt
Here is a vivid and dramatic setting of the famous poem by William Blake. The majestic opening section portrays the noble animal, followed by a contrasting middle section, and then returning to the opening material. This is an excellent choice for festival or concert and a great piece to demonstrate truly artistic text painting.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: John Leavitt
Here is a vivid and dramatic setting of the famous poem by William Blake. The majestic opening section portrays the noble animal, followed by a contrasting middle section, and then returning to the opening material. This is an excellent choice for festival or concert and a great piece to demonstrate truly artistic text painting.
Composer: John Leavitt
This beautiful and thought provoking text by Emily Dickinson is a wonderful vehicle for poetry discussions. A lush piano accompaniment and fluid vocal lines will shine through in your choral concert
Composer: John Leavitt
This beautiful and thought provoking text by Emily Dickinson is a wonderful vehicle for poetry discussions. A lush piano accompaniment and fluid vocal lines will shine through in your choral concert
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: John Leavitt
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