Review: 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.

8280p | Voicetrax CD | $22.95 | | Choral VoiceTrax Recordings

Review: 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

5161p | Choirtrax CD | $26.95 |

Review: 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.

8257p | Choirtrax CD | $26.95 |

Review: 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.

8307p | Showtrax CD | $26.95 |

Review: 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.

20019p | Choirtrax CD | $26.95 |

Review: 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

5167p | Voicetrax CD | $24.95 | | World VoiceTrax Recordings

Review: 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.

5177p | Choirtrax CD | $26.95 |

Review: 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.

5159p | Choirtrax CD | $26.95 |

Review: 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.

2258p | Voicetrax CD | $26.95 | | Christmas VoiceTrax Recordings

Review: 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

7876p | Showtrax CD | $26.95 |