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John Leavitt

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John Leavitt is a Kansas native, born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas. He completed doctoral work in Choral Conducting at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music. His undergraduate work is in Music Education from Emporia State University.
BR> After graduation, Dr. Leavitt moved to Wichita, Kansas where he worked in television for five years. At Wichita State University he pursued a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance with significant study in composition.
BR> While in Wichita he directed the parish music program at Immanuel Lutheran Church and served on the faculty at Friends University where he won the faculty award for teaching excellence in 1989. In the fall of 1992 Dr Leavitt accepted a one-year teaching appointment with Concordia College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where he was Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music.

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John Leavitt : A Celtic Collection : TTB : Songbook : 196288079507 : 1705167977 : 00648168

John Leavitt : A Celtic Collectionnew

Emily Crocker and John Leavitt have a long and successful track record of writing for developing young men's choirs. Here is another in this line and it includes arrangements of traditional Celtic songs including: I'll Tell Me Ma - Kelvingrove - Loch Lomond - Star of the County Down - Wild Mountain Thyme - and Ye Banks and Braes.

Songlist: I'll Tell Me Ma, Kelvingrove, Loch Lomond, Star of the County Down, Wild Mountain Thyme, Ye Banks and Braes

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Voicing: TTB | 2185b | Songbook | $4.95


Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method Book 2 : Book : Emily Crocker : 073999401059 : 0793543347 : 08740105

Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method Book 2

Essential Musicianship, Book 2, recommended for Grades 8-10 or other older beginners, is a sequential choral method that helps the older beginner or returning singer develop basic to intermediate skills. Each of the twenty chapters includes materials for vocal development, music theory, sight reading and performance. The Teacher Edition provides comprehensive lesson plans based on the National Standards for Arts Education.

Songlist: To The Teacher, National Standards For Arts Education, Effective Teaching Checklist, Goals and Overview, Voice: Posture - Breath - Tone - 5 Basic Vowels, Theory: Rhythm - Beat - Note Values (quarter, half, whole), Sight-Reading: Rhythm Drills, Theory: Basic Notation (staff, clefs, note names), Sight-Reading: Note Identification, Goals and Overview, Voice: Breath Support (diaphragm), Theory: Measure - Meter - Barlines, Sight-Reading: Pitch Drills, Performance: Accompanied Song, Sweet Music in the Night (unison), Goals and Overview, Voice: Practice (posture, breath, vowels), Theory: Review, Theory: Whole Steps and Half Steps, Sight-Reading: Whole/Half Step Practice, Performance: A Cappella Songs, Treble: Indian Summer, Tenor Bass: Love's Lament, Mixed: Kyrie Eleison, Goals and Overview, Voice: Practice (posture, breath, vowels) - Articulation, Theory: Sharps and Flats - Key of C Review - Key of G, Sight-Reading: Pitch Drills (key of G practice), Theory: Accidentals - Key Signature, Sight-Reading: Pitch Drills (key of G practice), and more

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6548b | Book | $24.95


Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method Book 3 : Book : Emily Crocker : 073999401073 : 0793543541 : 08740107

Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method Book 3

Essential Musicianship is a sequential comprehensive curriculum that is designed to build all the skills of a choral musician. It includes Voice-builders, Theory-Builders, Sight-Reading exercises and songs which can be used for classroom or concert. The easy-to-use format allows the books to be used with all types of choir: mixed, treble or tenor bass.

Songlist: To The Teacher, National Standards for Arts Education, Effective Teaching Checklist, Goals and Overview, Voice: Posture - Breath - Tone Production, Theory: Key - Scale - Circle of Fifths, Sight-Reading: Major and Minor Pitch Practice, Performance: A Cappella Canon, Da Pacem, Domine, Goals and Overview, Voice: Breath - Tone Production - Resonance, Theory: Simple Meter - Beat - Division - Subdivision, Sight-Reading: Practice Simple Meters (rhythm and pitch exercises), Performance: A Cappella Songs, Treble: My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, Tenor Bass: Shalom Chaverim, Mixed: The Water is Wide, Goals and Overview, Voice: Breath - Tone Production - Resonance - Range Extension, Theory: Intervals (major, minor, perfect), Sight-Reading: Melodic and Harmonic Interval Practice, Performance: A Cappella Songs, Treble: I Know Where I'm Going, Tenor Bass: Sit Down, Brother, Mixed: The Silver Moon is Shining, Goals and Overview, Voice: Posture - Breath - Resonance, Theory: Intervals (diminished, augmented), Sight-Reading: Interval Practice, Performance: A Cappella Songs, and more

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6549b | Book | $19.95


Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Sight-Singing Vol. 2 for Mixed Voices : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 884088060381 : 1423410033 : 08745346

Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Sight-Singing Vol. 2 for Mixed Voices

Based on the successful 'Essential Elements for Choir series, this second volume in our choral sight-singing method will allow you to continue to build skills in your choral ensembles with a handy octavo-sized volume! Continuing where Volume 1 finished, this step-by-step approach uses unison and combinable exercises along with motivating songs to provide a basis for developing music literacy within the choral rehearsal. The Accompaniment CDs provide light accompaniment for the combinable pitch builders, speech choruses and songs. In keeping with the spirit of sight-reading, there is no singing on the CDs.

Songlist: Beat and Rhythm; Basic Notation; Measure, Meters & Barlines, Pitch, Scale & Key of C, Whole Steps and Half Steps; Ledger Lines, Sharps and Flats; Key of G Major; Accidentals and Key Signature, Melodic Intervals; Harmonic Intervals, Tonic Chord; Rests, Changing Meters, Eighth Notes and Rests; Dominant chord, Key of F Major, Subdominant Chord, Key of D Major, Sixteenth Notes and Rests, Key of Bb Major, Natural Minor Scale; Relative Minor Scales, Ties and Slurs; Dotted Notes and Thythms, Appendix: Solfege; Numbers; Counting Systems; Simple Meter; Compound Meter

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6596b | Songbook | $4.95 | Some a cappella


Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Sight-Singing Vol. 2 for Male Voices : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 884088060367 : 1423410017 : 08745344

Emily Crocker & John Leavitt : Essential Sight-Singing Vol. 2 for Male Voices

Based on the successful 'Essential Elements for Choir series, this second volume in our choral sight-singing method will allow you to continue to build skills in your choral ensembles with a handy octavo-sized volume! Continuing where Volume 1 finished, this step-by-step approach uses unison and combinable exercises along with motivating songs to provide a basis for developing music literacy within the choral rehearsal. The Accompaniment CDs provide light accompaniment for the combinable pitch builders, speech choruses and songs. In keeping with the spirit of sight-reading, there is no singing on the CDs.

Songlist: Beat and Rhythm; Basic Notation; Measure, Meters & Barlines, Pitch, Scale & Key of C, Whole Steps and Half Steps; Ledger Lines, Sharps and Flats; Key of G Major; Accidentals and Key Signature, Melodic Intervals; Harmonic Intervals, Tonic Chord; Rests, Changing Meters, Eighth Notes and Rests; Dominant chord, Key of F Major, Subdominant Chord, Key of D Major, Sixteenth Notes and Rests, Key of Bb Major, Natural Minor Scale; Relative Minor Scales, Ties and Slurs; Dotted Notes and Thythms, Appendix: Solfege; Numbers; Counting Systems; Simple Meter; Compound Meter

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6597b | Songbook | $4.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 1, Student : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999914924 : 0793543290 : 08740069

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 1, Student

Essential Musicianship, Book 1," recommended for Grades 6-8 or other beginning groups, is a sequential choral method that helps the beginning singer develop a strong foundation of musical skills. In each of the twenty chapters a concept is presented in the theory section, practiced in the sight-reading section, and applied in the performance of a song. Book 1 contains drills, exercises and 37 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choir.

Songlist: Alleluia, Animal Song, As The Holly Groweth Green, The Bells, Betty Botter, The Call, Dance!, Erin, Hey Diddle Diddle!, Hosanna, The Hunt, Joyfully Sing, King William, Leave Her, Johnny Leave Her, Let Us Chase The Squirrel, Love In Thy Youth, O Music, Sweet Music, Oh Soldier, Soldier, Rain, Shipwrecked, Sing Alleluia, Sing Your Songs, Sons Of Art, Spring Quiet, Winter

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Voicing: SATB | 1801b | Songbook | $14.95 ON SALE $12.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 2, Student : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999060638 : 0793543339 : 08740104

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 2, Student

"Essential Musicianship, Book 2," recommended for Grades 8-10 or other older beginners, is a sequential choral method that helps the older beginner or returning singer develop basic to intermediate skills. Each of the twenty chapters includes materials for vocal development, music theory, sight reading and performance. Basic notation, rhythm, pitch and basic harmony are covered through drills, exercises and 44 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choirs.

Songlist: All Join Hands, Au Clair De La Lune, Christmas Comin', Come Follow, Cripple Creek, Down In The Valley, The Flowers, Fog, Fond Affection, He Is Born, Hosanna In Excelsis Deo, How Doth The Little Crocodile, Hush, Little Baby, Indian Summer, Intery Mintery, It Was A Lover And His Lass, Jerimiah Obadiah, Jubilate Deo, The Jumblies, The Kangaroo, Kyrie Eleison, Long, Long Ago, Love's Lament, Music, When Soft Voices Die, O! Mankind, The Old Brass Wagon, The Rainbow, The Red River Valley, San Serini, See Them Dance, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 1802b | Songbook | $15.95 ON SALE $12.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 3, Student : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999401066 : 0793543533 : 08740106

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Book 3, Student

"Essential Musicianship, Book 3," recommended for Grades 10-12 or other advanced singers, is a sequential choral method that helps the returning high school singer develop intermediate to advanced skills. Concepts presented include major/minor scales, diatonic chords, intervals, chromaticism, categories of harmony, modes, simple, asymmetric and changing meters. The 52 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choirs are designed to improve reading skills through expressive singing.

Songlist: Aura Lee, Awake, Arise!, Benedictus, Bound For The Promised Land, Canon, Cape Cod Girls, The Colorado Trail, Confitemini Domino, Da Pacem, Domine, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, Deck The Hall, Down By The Riverside, Faith And Hope And Love, Fine Knacks For Ladies, Gloria!, Goin' Round The Mountain, Golden Slumbers, Good Night Ladies, Greensleeves, The Gypsy Rover, Hi-Ho The Holly, I Know Where I'm Goin', Illumina Oculos Meos, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Kumbaya, Kyrie Eleison, Locus Iste, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, My True Love Hath My Heart, O Mistress Mine, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 1803b | Songbook | $14.95 ON SALE $12.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level One Teacher Edition : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999401035 : 0793543320 : 08740103

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level One Teacher Edition

"Essential Musicianship, Book 1," recommended for Grades 6-8 or other beginning groups, is a sequential choral method that helps the beginning singer develop a strong foundation of musical skills. In each of the twenty chapters a concept is presented in the theory section, practiced in the sight-reading section, and applied in the performance of a song. The Teacher Edition provides comprehensive lesson plans based on the National Standards for Arts Education.

Songlist: Alleluia, Animal Song, As The Holly Groweth Green, The Bells, Betty Botter, The Call, Dance!, Erin, Hey Diddle Diddle!, Hosanna, The Hunt, Joyfully Sing, King William, Leave Her, Johnny Leave Her, Let Us Chase The Squirrel, Love In Thy Youth, O Music, Sweet Music, Oh Soldier, Soldier, Rain, Shipwrecked, Sing Alleluia, Sing Your Songs, Sons Of Art, Spring Quiet, Winter

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Voicing: SATB | 1807b | Songbook | $24.95 ON SALE $19.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level Two Teacher Edition  : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999401059 : 0793543347 : 08740105

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level Two Teacher Edition

"Essential Musicianship, Book 2," recommended for Grades 8-10 or other older beginners, is a sequential choral method that helps the older beginner or returning singer develop basic to intermediate skills. Each of the twenty chapters includes materials for vocal development, music theory, sight reading and performance. The Teacher Edition provides comprehensive lesson plans based on the National Standards for Arts Education.

Songlist: All Join Hands, Au Clair De La Lune, Christmas Comin', Come Follow, Cripple Creek, Down In The Valley, The Flowers, Fog, Fond Affection, He Is Born, Hosanna In Excelsis Deo, How Doth The Little Crocodile, Hush, Little Baby, Indian Summer, Intery Mintery, It Was A Lover And His Lass, Jerimiah Obadiah, Jubilate Deo, The Jumblies, The Kangaroo, Kyrie Eleison, Long, Long Ago, Love's Lament, Music, When Soft Voices Die, O! Mankind, The Old Brass Wagon, The Rainbow, The Red River Valley, San Serini, See Them Dance, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 1810b | Songbook | $24.95 ON SALE $19.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level Three Teacher Edition : SATB : Songbook : Emily Crocker : 073999401073 : 0793543541 : 08740107

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Essential Musicianship - Level Three Teacher Edition

ESSENTIAL MUSICIANSHIP is a sequential comprehensive curriculum that is designed to build all the skills of a choral musician. It includes Voice-builders, Theory-Builders, Sight-Reading exercises and songs which can be used for classroom or concert. The easy-to-use format allows the books to be used with all types of choir: mixed, treble or tenor bass.

Songlist: All People On Earth Do Dwell, All The Pretty Little Horses, Amazing Grace, An' Thou Wert My Ain Thing, Antiphonal Alleluia, Aura Lee, Awake, Arise!, Benedictus, Bound For The Promised Land, Canon, Cape Cod Girls, The Colorado Trail, Confitemini Domino, Da Pacem, Domine, Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron, Deck The Hall, Down By The Riverside, Faith And Hope And Love, Fine Knacks For Ladies, Gloria!, Goin' Round The Mountain, Golden Slumbers, Good Night Ladies, Greensleeves, The Gypsy Rover, Hi-Ho The Holly, I Know Where I'm Goin', Illumina Oculos Meos, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Kumbaya, and more

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Voicing: SATB | 1816b | Songbook | $19.95


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : TTBB Songbook - A Cappella Songs for Tenor Bass Chorus : TTBB : Sheet Music Collection : Emily Crocker

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : TTBB Songbook - A Cappella Songs for Tenor Bass Chorus

This collection of original songs and arrangements of folk tunes provides a long-needed source of a cappella contest literature for the developing choir. Quality texts, careful attention to range, tessitura, and thoughtful limits on melodic and harmonic complexity make these settings an ideal first a cappella experience. The collection is also a resource for concert and sight-reading material for beginning and developing men's choruses.

Songlist: Greensleeves, Kumbaya, Vive La Compagnie!, As The Holly Groweth Green, Down In The Valley, Leave Her, Johnny Leave Her, The Old Brass Wagon, The Red River Valley, Sons Of Art

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Voicing: TTBB | 9227b | Sheet Music Collection | $5.50 | A Cappella


Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : A Cappella Songs For Treble Voices : Treble : Sheet Music Collection : Emily Crocker : 073999346985 : 08740050

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : A Cappella Songs For Treble Voices

This collection of original songs and arrangements of folk tunes provides a long-needed source of a cappella contest literature for the developing choir. Quality texts, careful attention to range, tessitura, and thoughtful limits on melodic and harmonic complexity make these settings an ideal first a cappella experience.

Songlist: All Join Hands, Au Clair De La Lune, Indian Summer, Long, Long Ago, Love In Thy Youth, Spring Quiet

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Voicing: Treble | 9281b | Sheet Music Collection | $2.50 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : The Renaissance Singer : SATB : Songbook : 884088138592 : 1423425332 : 08596774

John Leavitt : The Renaissance Singer

This colleciton of pieces represent the high art and refinement of the choral song from several countries during the age of the Renaissance. The vocal chamber music in this collection was designed for entertainment in a palace chamber or the home. All of the represented forms in this collection used both the familiar style of the homophony as well as polyphony. the pieces can be performed with multiple voices to each part or s little as one voice for each part. For the German and French songs, the original text is provided as well as an English paraphrase.

Songlist: What if I Never Speed, April Is in My Mistress' Face, Musica, die ganz lieblich Kunst (Music, Most Wondrous Lovely Art), Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen (Innsbruck, I Now Must Leave You), Je le vous dirai! (Do not dare I say it!),, Bonjour, mon coeur (Good Day, Sweetheart)

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Voicing: SATB | 1552b | Songbook | $5.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : Broadway Hits for Men's Chorus (Collection) : TTBB : Songbook : 073999210699 : 08621069

John Leavitt : Broadway Hits for Men's Chorus (Collection)

Full concert arrangements make this an excellent choice for men's groups. Includes: Muddy Water (Big River), Memory (Cats), Kansas City (Oklahoma!), The Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha), Bring Him Home (Les Misérables, also available as a single). Available: TTBB.

Songlist: Memory, Bring Him Home, The Impossible Dream (The Quest), Kansas City, Muddy Water

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Voicing: TTBB | 4224b | Songbook | $4.95 | With Piano


John Leavitt : Broadway Hits for Women's Chorus (Collection) : SSA : Songbook : 073999210781 : 08621078

John Leavitt : Broadway Hits for Women's Chorus (Collection)

Full concert arrangements make this collection an incredible value and an excellent choice for your women's chorus. Songs include: Handful of Keys (Ain't Misbehavin'), I Cain't Say No (Oklahoma!), The Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha), Memory (Cats), With a Song in My Heart (Spring is Here).

Songlist: Memory, Handful Of Keys, I Cain't Say No, The Impossible Dream (The Quest), With A Song In My Heart

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Voicing: SSA | 4225b | Songbook | $4.95 | With Piano


John Leavitt : The TTBB Songbook (Collection) : TTBB : Songbook : 073999420388 : 08742038

John Leavitt : The TTBB Songbook (Collection)

This collection is a great resource for concert and sight-reading material for beginning and developing men's choruses. Includes a cappella original works, and settings of favorite folksongs and other traditional songs: Benedictus, Hi-Ho the Holly, She Walks in Beauty, Greensleeves, Kumbaya, Vive la compagnie! Available: TTBB a cappella.

Songlist: Kumbaya, Greensleeves, Vive La Compagnie!, She Walks In Beauty, Benedictus, Hi-Ho The Holly

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Voicing: TTBB | 4241b | Songbook | $2.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : 30 More Bach Chorales for Sight-Singing and Performance : SATB : Songbook : 884088241087 : 08748809

John Leavitt : 30 More Bach Chorales for Sight-Singing and Performance

As a follow-up to his popular 31 Bach Chorales for Sight-Singing and Performance, here is a collection of 30 more! Each chorale includes English and German texts along with pedagogical suggestions to help your singers build skills and develop musical literacy. A great tool for school, church and community groups. For chorale titles, click on songlist.

Songlist: O Wondrous Love, All Glory Be To God On High, 'Come, Follow Me,' The Savior Spake, Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now, How Bright Appears The Morning Star, Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, Abide, O Dearest Jesus, Awaken, Lord, Our Spirit, Draw Us To Thee, For The Baptist's Voice Is Crying, Good Christian Friends Rejoice, He Brings The Year Of Jubilee, If Thou But Suffer God To Guide Thee, In Peace And Joy I Now Depart, Jesus Christ My Sure Defense, Jesus I Will Never Leave, Jesus, Who Didst Ever Guide Me, Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word, Now Pray We To God The Holy Ghost, O Lamb Of God, Pure And Holy, Our Father, Thou In Heav'n Above, Rise, My Soul To Watch And Pray, Salvation Unto Us Has Come, Savior Of The Nations, Come, What Is The World To Me?, Whate'er May Vex Or Grieve Thee, Where'er I Go, What'ever My Task, Lord Jesus Christ, My Life, My Light, Once I Loved From Thee To Wander, Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying

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Voicing: SATB | 4248b | Songbook | $4.95


John Leavitt : The SAB Choir Goes Renaissance : SAB : Songbook : 888680670207 : 1540003116 : 00221998

John Leavitt : The SAB Choir Goes Renaissance

Here is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to developing ensembles or groups with limited male singers. Purchase the Performance Kit and receive a code to access audio tracks online through My Library. The six works by Thomas Weelkes, featuring optional percussion.

Songlist: Since Robin Hood, The Nightingale, Strike It Up, Tabor, Come, Let's Begin, Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing, Late In My Rash Accounting

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Voicing: SAB | 4479b | Songbook | $3.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : The Madrigal Singer : SATB : Songbook : 888680726584 : 1540019772 : 00260138

John Leavitt : The Madrigal Singer

John Leavitt has established a reputation for carefully selecting important and historic repertoire, editing it in ways to make singers successful, all while staying true to the stylistic period. This new collection includes Fair Phyllis I Saw (John Farmer), Weep, O Mine Eyes (John Bennet), All Lust und Freud, Tanzen und Springen (Hans Leo Hassler), Il est bel et bon (Pierre Passereau), Tant que vivray (Claudin de Sermisy), Fa una canzona (Orazio Vecchi) and Bonzorno madonna (Antonio Scandello). A value-priced collection of important and standard works. Purchase the Performance Kit and get access to audio tracks online through My Library.

Songlist: Weep, O Mine Eyes, Bonzorno Madonna (Good Day Dear), Il Est Bel Et Bon, All Lust Und Freud (All Desire And Joy), Tanzen Und Springen, Fair Phyllis, Fa Una Canzona, Tant Que Vivray

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Voicing: SATB | 4592b | Songbook | $4.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : Renaissance Women : SSAA : Songbook : 884088648398 : 1458431886 : 08596810

John Leavitt : Renaissance Women

This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to your women's choir.

Songlist: How Merrily We Live, Sonatemi un balleto, Je le vous dirai!, Mein Feinslieb, Tanzen und Springen

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Voicing: SSAA | 5706b | Songbook | $3.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : 31 Bach Chorales for Sight-Singing and Performance : SATB : Songbook : 073999432367 : 1423464346 : 08743236

John Leavitt : 31 Bach Chorales for Sight-Singing and Performance

John Leavitt has selected and edited 31 Bach chorales for choirs to sight-read and perform. Each chorale includes English and German texts along with historical background and pedagogical suggestions to help your singers build skills and develop musical literacy. This collection of accessible masterworks is a great tool for school, church and community groups!

Songlist: A Mighty Forest Is Our God, Ah! Dearest Jesus, Holy Child, Alas, Dear Lord, All Darkness Flies Before Thy Face, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!, Awake Us Lord We Pray To Thee, Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand, Break Forth O Beauteous Heavenly Light Eternity Tremndous Word, From Depths Of Woe I Cry To Thee , From Saba Came The Kings From Afar, How Shall I Fitly Meet Thee, Jesus Bread Of Life From Heaven, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Jesus Priceless Treasure, Lord Jesu Blessed Prince Of Peace, Now Thank We All Our God, O Sacred Head Now Wounded, Praise To God, Preserve Thy Faith From Error Free, Rejoice And Sing, The Day Hath Dawned the Day of Days, The Lord Hath Dawned All These Wonders Wrought, The Sorrow Thou Art Bearing, The Will Of God Be Always Done, Thee With Tender Care I'll Cherish, Then Let Us Feast, This Proud Heart Within Us Swelling, Today He Opens Us The Door, What God Does Ever Well Is Done, Within Yon Gloomy Manger Lies

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Voicing: SATB | 6432b | Songbook | $4.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : Sing A Merry Christmas! : SATB : Songbook : 884088311582 : 08749643

John Leavitt : Sing A Merry Christmas!

You will find plenty of performance options with this practical and value-packed collection of a cappella Christmas favorites.

Songlist: Deck the Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily on High, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, While by My Sheep

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Voicing: SATB | 7092b | Songbook | $3.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : Renaissance Men : TTBB : Songbook : 884088550752 : 1458414868 : 08596797

John Leavitt : Renaissance Men

This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to the male ensemble. These five compositions are well-known and excellent representative works.

Songlist: Adoramus Te, Ave Maria, Cantate Domino, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, O Vos Omnes

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Voicing: TTBB | 7342b | Songbook | $3.95 | A Cappella


John Leavitt : A Treasury of Song for Sight-Singing and Performance : SATB : Songbook : 884088494957 : 08751678

John Leavitt : A Treasury of Song for Sight-Singing and Performance

Sight-singing is important in the development of independent musicianship. The music in this collection will aid in the development of this skill but also be interesting enough to motivate the singer and be substantive enough to be useful in a variety of performance applications. Song categories include Patriotic, Christmas, Folk Song, Renaissance and Baroque Part Songs and Spirituals. All songs will stand alone as a cappella settings. Several songs also have optional piano accompaniments. Sight-reading or analysis tips are included for each selection.

Songlist: America, The Beautiful, Da Pacem, Domine, Deep River, Down By The Riverside, Faith And Hope And Love, Happy, Happy Birthday, In The Bleak Midwinter, Innsbruck, I Now Must Leave Thee, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Now All The Woods Are Sleeping, Oh, Dear! What Can the Matter Be?, Oh Mary Don't You Weep, Say Love If Ever Thou, Set Me As A Seal, Since First I Saw Your Face, The Star Spangled Banner, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, Water Is Wide, We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Voicing: SATB | 7695b | Songbook | $4.95


John Leavitt : The Choral Singer : SATB : Songbook : 884088212063 : 08596778

John Leavitt : The Choral Singer

Seven popular choruses from the Gewrman Baroque and Classical periods are gathered together in this collection that offers quality and value. Excellent for contest and festival!

Songlist: Anthem, Oratorio Chorus, Movement From a Canticle Setting, Chorale Settings, Movement from Mass, Motet, Oratorio Chorus

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Voicing: SATB | 9802b | Songbook | $5.95 | With Piano


John Leavitt : Joy to the World : SATB : Songbook : 884088217525 : 1423434900 : 08747939

John Leavitt : Joy to the World

Classic choral literature enhanced with scripture readings and congregational participation creates a wonderful setting for celebrating the Christmas season. As always, John Leavitt's touch on this type of service is impeccable. May be used as a complete cantata, or as individual anthems throughout the Christmas season. Duration: ca. 40:00.

Songlist: Joy To The World, O Holy Night, On This Day Earth Shall Ring, Little Noel, Mariä Wiegenlied (The Virgin's Slumber Song) (Reger), Zion Hears The Watchmen Singing, See Amid The Winter's Snow, Gesu Bambino (The Infant Jesus), While By My Sheep, Kling, Glockchen (Ring, Merry Bell), Blessed Be That Maid Marie

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Voicing: SATB | 9923b | Songbook | $5.95


John Leavitt : Calvary's Mountain : SATB : Songbook : 884088260118 : 08749056

John Leavitt : Calvary's Mountain

John Leavitt has created a cantata designed for Lent and Holy Week. Titles include: What Wondrous Love Is This, Were You There, Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs, Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed and Jesus Died on Calvary's Mountain. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD, Chamnber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1/2, ob, cl 1/2, bn, perc 1 and 2, hp, str:88442), Preview CD, Preview Pak. Duration: ca. 30:00.

Songlist: Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed, What Wondrous Love Is This, Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs, Were You There?, Jesus Died On Calvary's Mountain

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Voicing: SATB | 9924b | Songbook | $8.95 ON SALE $6.95


John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music : SATB : Songbook : 888680609245 : 1495060012 : 00157563

John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music

From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas, set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds, this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration, the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger, making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches, universities and community choruses. Highly recommended! Songs include: Veni, Veni Emmanuel; People, Look East; The Angel Gabriel; He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child; Resonet in laudibus; What Sweeter Music; Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day; We Three Kings of Orient Are; Sing Noel, Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, timp, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Songlist: He Is Born, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, People, Look East, Resonet In Laudibus, Sing Noel, Alleluia!, The Angel Gabriel, Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, We Three Kings Of Orient Are, What Sweeter Music

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Voicing: SATB | 12282b | Songbook | $8.95


John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music : SATB : Orchestral Accompaniment : 888680609252 : 00157564

John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music

From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas, set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds, this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration, the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger, making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches, universities and community choruses. Highly recommended!

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Voicing: SATB | 12282o | Orchestral Accompaniment | $165.00


John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear : SATB : Songbook : 888680744779 : 1540026450 : 00275714

John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations.

Songlist: All My Heart This Night Rejoices, Blessed Be That Maid Mary, Carol For The Newborn King, Christmas Celebration, In Dulci Jubilo., It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, King Jesus Hath A Garden, O Come, Little Children, Puer Natus In Bethlehem

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Voicing: SATB | 12284b | Songbook | $8.95


John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear : SATB : Orchestral Accompaniment : 888680744786 : 1540026469 : 00275720

John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations.

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Voicing: SATB | 12284o | Orchestral Accompaniment | $175.00


John Leavitt : Hodie! : SATB : Songbook : 073999954258 : 08595425

John Leavitt : Hodie!

This delightful cantata uses classic texts and will appeal to both church and school. Perform the entire work to celebrate the joyous Christmas season or use as separate anthems or concert pieces.

Songlist: Cantate!, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, Hodie!, O Magnum Mysterium, Personent Hodie

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Voicing: SATB | 12288b | Songbook | $4.95


John Leavitt : Glad Tidings We Bring : SATB : Songbook : 073999663839 : 08744389

John Leavitt : Glad Tidings We Bring

This new collection of favorite carols is another gem from the pen of John Leavitt. Whether performed separately or as a complete program with selected readings in between, your choir and audience will thrill once again to the Christmas story in song.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, What Child Is This?, The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy, In The Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Still, Still, Still

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Voicing: SATB | 12338b | Songbook | $4.95


John Leavitt : Glad Tidings We Bring : 2-Part : Songbook : 073999666106 : 08744390

John Leavitt : Glad Tidings We Bring

This new collection of favorite carols is another gem from the pen of John Leavitt. Whether performed separately or as a complete program with selected readings in between, your choir and audience will thrill once again to the Christmas story in song. Includes: In the Bleak Midwinter; Angels We Have Heard on High; Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella; Still, Still, Still; The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly and What Child Is This?.Available separately: SATB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) (Flute 1 & 2, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Bassoon, Percussion 1 & 2, Harp, Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello and Bass), Preview CD (Full Performance only) and ShowTrax CD (Full Performance and Accompaniment Only). Approx. Music Performance Time: 17:30

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, What Child Is This?, The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy, In The Bleak Midwinter, Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Still, Still, Still

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Voicing: 2-Part | 12339b | Songbook | $4.95


John Leavitt : Lenten Canticles : SATB : Songbook : 073999429640 : 08742964

John Leavitt : Lenten Canticles

Capturing the varying moods and colors of Passion Week, Lenten Canticles contains classic, well-known Lenten texts and melodies seamlessly woven together with the spoken word. Duration: ca. 36:00.

Songlist: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life, Go To Dark Gethsemane, God So Loved The World, In The Cross Of Christ I Glory, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Jesus, My Treasure, Lead Me, Lord, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Set Me As A Seal

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Voicing: SATB | 12375b | Songbook | $6.95


John Leavitt : Lenten Canticles : SATB : Listening CD : 073999429640 : 08742967

John Leavitt : Lenten Canticles

Capturing the varying moods and colors of Passion Week, Lenten Canticles contains classic, well-known Lenten texts and melodies seamlessly woven together with the spoken word. Duration: ca. 36:00.

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Voicing: SATB | 12375c | Listening CD | $16.95


John Leavitt : Patterns, Rounds and Joyful Sounds : Songbook & Online Audio : 888680612665 : 1495076334 : 00158471

John Leavitt : Patterns, Rounds and Joyful Sounds

Warm-ups, tune-ups, wake-ups and concert material - it's all here in this handy collection of 24 rounds and canons! Perfect for all levels of choir, you will love the creative ideas provided for developing part-singing skills. Includes; Alleluia; The Bell Doth Toll; Cherries So Ripe; Christmas Is Coming; Da Pacem Domine; Derrie Ding, Ding Dasson; Early to Bed and Early to Rise; Evening Still; Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?); Hashivenu (Cause Us To Return); Hava Nashira; I Love the Mountains; Jubilate Deo; La Cloche/The Clock; Music Alone Shall Live; My Dame Had a Lame Tame Crane; Oh How Lovely Is the Evening; One Bottle of Pop; One May Begin; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; Shalom Chaveyrim (Shalom Friends); Sing a Joyful Song; Sing Psallite.

Songlist: Alleluia, Jubilate Deo, Da Pacem, Domine, Sing A Joyful Song, Christmas Is Coming, I Love The Mountains, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Hashivenu (Cause Us To Return), Hava Nashira, One Bottle Of Pop, Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?), Cherries So Ripe, Derrie Ding, Ding Dasson, Early To Bed And Early To Rise, Evening Still, La Cloche/The Clock, One May Begin, Sing Psallite, The Bell Doth Toll, Mozart Alleluia, Music Alone Shall Live, My Dame Had A Lame Tame Crane, Oh How Lovely Is The Evening, Shalom Chaveyrim (Shalom Friends)

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40442b | Songbook & Online Audio | $12.95


John Leavitt : Festival of Lessons & Carols : SATB : Songbook : 073999424287 : 08742428

John Leavitt : Festival of Lessons & Carols

Capturing the varied moods and colors of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, this cantata from John Leavitt is delightful! Masterfully written and highly singable, the selection of carols is pure Christmas joy. Leavitt's inimitable stamp is on each arrangement creating a work rich in Christmas traditions with an artistic touch. Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak, ChoirTrax CD.

Songlist: O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Away In A Manger, Only Begotten, Word Of God Eternal, Coventry Carol, As With Gladness Men Of Old, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light, Once In Royal David's City, O How Joyfully

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Voicing: SATB | 40486b | Songbook | $8.95


John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music : SATB : Listening CD : 888680609283 : 00157567

John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music

From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas, set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds, this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration, the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger, making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches, universities and community choruses. Highly recommended!

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Voicing: SATB | 12282pr | Listening CD | $15.95


John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear : SATB : Preview CD Pak : 888680744847 : 1540026523 : 00275730

John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations.

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Voicing: SATB | 12284cc | Preview CD Pak | $16.99


John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear : SATB : Listenng CD : 888680744823 : 1540026507 : 00275728

John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations.

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Voicing: SATB | 12284pr | Listenng CD | $15.99


John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear : SATB : CD 10-PAK : 888680744830 : 1540026515 : 00275729

John Leavitt : A Midnight Clear

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations.

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Voicing: SATB | 12284c10 | CD 10-PAK | $69.99


John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music : SATB : CD 10-PAK : 888680609290 : 00157568

John Leavitt : What Sweeter Music

From John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas, set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds, this major work has great variety in its scope and style. Whether presented with piano or John's chamber orchestration, the sensitive writing will showcase the artful approach of a master arranger, making this compilation of carols and readings a thoughtful choice for churches, universities and community choruses. Highly recommended!

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Voicing: SATB | 12282c10 | CD 10-PAK | $69.95


Individual Folios

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A Choral Blessing : SATB : John Leavitt : CD 10-PAK : 01189847 : 196288131519

John Leavitt : A Choral Blessingnew

Bring your worship service to a graceful conclusion with this special benediction. Warm expressions of hope and promise are set with dignity in this hymn-like choral piece that revels in sumptuous sonorities and worshipful words. The final amens are exceptional!

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.20 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01189847 | Digital Version Available


Carol for the Newborn King : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00417939 : 196288059295

John Leavitt : Carol for the Newborn Kingnew

Floating effortlessly, this anthem for soloist and choir is the perfect Christmas Eve offering. Surprising harmonies delight while the theologically rich lyric reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00417939 | Digital Version Available


Fa Una Canzona : SATB : John Leavitt : Orazio Vecchi : Sheet Music : 01196554 : 196288133902

John Leavitt : Fa Una Canzonanew

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.

Composer: Orazio Vecchi | Country: Italy

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01196554 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SAB


Gesu Bambino : SATB : John Leavitt : Pietro A. Yon : Sheet Music : 01161484 : 196288121985

John Leavitt : Gesu Bambinonew

A quintessential Christmas classic! This arrangement is on point at every turn with stellar part writing and a creative accompaniment. Respectful to the source material, this octavo is equally at home in concert halls and sanctuaries. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Composer: Pietro A. Yon

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.20 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01161484 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSA, TTB, TTB, SSA


Holy Spirit, Light Divine : SAB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 01262457 : 196288158332

John Leavitt : Holy Spirit, Light Divinenew

Exquisite musical writing paired with illuminating words of faith. This sacred tone poem is perfect for the season of Pentecost. Delicate piano writing adorns the winsome theme with shimmering beauty, and the expressive yet approachable vocal writing invites groups of every size to explore this worshipful gem.

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.35 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01262457 | Digital Version Available


Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00380889 : 196288019343

John Leavitt : Let Us Talents and Tongues Employnew

This octavo is something delightfully different for your programming. Based on a traditional Jamaican melody, optional hand chimes will add an islands feel to bring the spirit of joy, hope and love into the sanctuary. The writing is approachable and perfectly crafted for this unique message that celebrates the community of faith. Score and Parts (hbl, perc, b) available as a digital download.

Country: Jamacia

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.30 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00380889 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, SAB, 2-Part


O Be Joyful : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00417956 : 196288077848

John Leavitt : O Be Joyfulnew

This jubilant anthem is replete with sturdy well-balanced choral writing and memorable melodic contours. Composed in a confident traditional style, it inspires the spirit even as it encourages opportunities for learning.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.20 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00417956 | Digital Version Available


Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 01161499 : 196288122128

John Leavitt : Santa Claus Is Comin' to Townnew

This fun-to-sing setting of a holiday classic is sure to put a smile on the face of the child in all of us! Featuring the rarely-sung verse, along with percussion and string bass, this whimsical arrangement is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.30 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01161499 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSA, SAB


Sunrise, Sunset : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheldon Harnick : Fiddler on the Roof : Sheet Music : 00671269 : 196288081203

John Leavitt : Sunrise, Sunsetnew

Fiddler on the Roof has long been noted for its memorable songs featuring hypnotic choruses and emotional storytelling. The wedding song from the 1964 Tony Award winner for Best Musical is now in the esteemed hands of arranger John Leavitt!

Composer: Sheldon Harnick | Musical: Fiddler on the Roof

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.30 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00671269 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SAB, SSA


Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious : SATB : John Leavitt : Robert Sherman : The Sound Of Music : Sheet Music : 00662849 : 196288080190

John Leavitt : Supercalifragilisticexpialidociousnew

Here, the iconic song from the original Disney music is given a treatment for concert choirs. Full and lush harmonies give this song added weight and the optional string parts make it an instant classic in your concert programs.

Composer: Robert Sherman | Musical: The Sound Of Music

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00662849 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SAB, SSA


Ye Banks and Braes : TTB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 01296459 : 196288170624 : 8350106719

John Leavitt : Ye Banks and Braesnew

A classic text combines with a Scottish tune in this accessible a cappella offering for tenor/bass choirs, making this arrangement a great choice for both the festival and concert stage.

Country: Scotland

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01296459 | Digital Version Available


A Cappella Songs for Tenor Bass Chorus : TTBB : Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08740051 : 073999475500

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : A Cappella Songs for Tenor Bass Chorus

Includes: As the Holly Groweth Green, Down in the Valley, Leave Her Johnny, The Old Brass Wagon, Red River Valley, Sons of Art. This collection of original songs and arrangements of folk tunes provides a long-needed source of a cappella contest literature for the developing choir. Quality texts, careful attention to range, tessitura, and thoughtful limits on melodic and harmonic complexity make these settings an ideal first a cappella experience.

Arranger: Emily Crocker / John Leavitt

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.60 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740051


A Christmas Garland (Medley) : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08742259 : 073999422597

John Leavitt : A Christmas Garland (Medley)

A sparkling medley of three German carols for choir and optional orchestra. Includes: Kling, Glöckchen; Oh How Joyfully; Still, Still, Still. German and English lyrics. Available: SATB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.35 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08742259 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


A Firm Foundation : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00265056 : 888680731427

John Leavitt : A Firm Foundation

This creative coupling of the beloved early-American hymn tunes FOUNDATION and BEACH SPRING is replete with refined harmonies and original choral textures. Respectful to the original spirit of the hymn, the writer's nuanced arranging reveals itself in the artful details of the score. Building on the foundations of our shared faith is a needed theme, particularly during church heritage moments or for Reformation events. Robust! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00265056 | Digital Version Available| Choirtrax CD Available


A Jolly Merry Christmas : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08749843 : 884088328030

John Leavitt : A Jolly Merry Christmas

This sparkling pair of holiday classics will be an excellent addition to all types of Christmas concerts. Perfect for performing with school and community orchestras, it will be especially enjoyable for children's audiences. Includes: Jolly Old St. Nicholas, Up on the Housetop. Available separately: SATB, SAB, S(S)A, Chamber Orchestra, ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.70 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08749843 | Digital Version Available| Choirtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SAB, SSA


A Place in the Choir : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08564056 : 073999640564

John Leavitt : A Place in the Choir

All God's critters got a place in the choir... This happy song is a natural for kids and choreography. With combinable lines, animal sounds, and a charming setting by John Leavitt, your critters will be 100% involved! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08564056


A Simple Song of Praise : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : GIA9780 : 785147978008

John Leavitt : A Simple Song of Praise

The 2 octaves Handbells or Handchimes part is optional.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.20 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| GIA9780


A Tribute to Judy Garland : SATB : John Leavitt : Judy Garland : Sheet Music : 00-45523 : 038081512624

John Leavitt : A Tribute to Judy Garland

"Clang, clang, clang went the trolley!" Harkening back to the golden age of the movie musical, this trio of transportation-themed songs, made popular by the legendary star of stage and screen, will delight audiences of all ages. A clever combo!

Musical: Judy Garland

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-45523 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA


A Whale of a Tale : TTB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00217057 : 888680665944

John Leavitt : A Whale of a Tale

This classic Disney song with clever lyrics will be a delightful showcase for men's voices and great entertainment across the generations! With piano and optional bass and percussion.

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $2.30 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00217057


A Whole New World : SATB : John Leavitt : Tim Rice : Aladdin : Sheet Music : 00288558 : 888680911799

John Leavitt : A Whole New World

Original 1992 film vocalists Brad Kane and Lea Salonga recently reunited on national television to sing the song that reached #1 on the Billboard charts. And if we learned anything from the result, it was that the love and power emanating from this ballad was never going to fade. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's Aladdin masterpiece now finally joins John Leavitt's treasury of musical theatre for the concert stage.

Composer: Tim Rice | Musical: Aladdin

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00288558 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SSA, SAB


Adieu, Sweet Amaryllis : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 35000210 : 747510184942

John Leavitt : Adieu, Sweet Amaryllis

This a cappella madrigal from the high Renaissance is now available as a stand alone choral. It features opportunities for dynamic contrasts and development of musical line. John Leavitt has edited the piece with optional cue notes to make the tenor range more accessible to a larger group of singers. This madrigal is stunningly beautiful.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35000210


Adoramus Te : SATB : John Leavitt : Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina : Sheet Music : 35000211 : 747510058496

John Leavitt : Adoramus Te

A passionate Latin text, Adoramus Te embodies all of the purity and pristine beauty of Renaissance music. Sung a capella, this reverent masterwork may be used in concert, contest, or festival settings by school or church groups. Appropriate for high school children.

Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35000211
Other Voicings: SATB, TTBB, TTBB


African Alleluia : SSAA : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00155370 : 888680547233

John Leavitt : African Alleluia

Your singers will love rehearsing and performing this rhythmic celebration based on traditional African music. Layered vocal lines, call and response and the vitality of the conga, claves and djembe will bring freshness and energy to your concert!

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Voicing: SSAA | Sheet Music | $1.90 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00155370 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: TTBB, SATB


Agnus Dei : TTB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00-38039 : 038081425115

John Leavitt : Agnus Dei

This, the stirring final movement from John Leavitt's world-famous Missa Festiva, is presented in newly engraved octavos, available for all choirs. A superb new chamber orchestration enhances the musical texture and color of this captivating modal work.

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Voicing: TTB | Sheet Music | $1.80 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-38039


Agnus Dei : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00124311 : 884088966089

John Leavitt : Agnus Dei

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

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00124311 | Choirtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SSA


Agnus Dei : SSA : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00-38038 : 038081425108

John Leavitt : Agnus Dei

This, the stirring final movement from John Leavitt's world-famous Missa Festiva, is presented in newly engraved octavos, available for all choirs. A superb new chamber orchestration enhances the musical texture and color of this captivating modal work.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $1.80 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-38038
Other Voicings: 2-Part, SATB, SAB


Agnus Dei (from Missa Secunda) : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08596736 : 073999967364

John Leavitt : Agnus Dei (from Missa Secunda)

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

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08596736


Ain't-a That Good News : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 35032397 : 888680791025 : 1540034992

John Leavitt : Ain't-a That Good News

This arrangement of the well-known spiritual combines voices with a charming piano accompaniment and optional parts for percussion and string bass. Available separately: SATB, Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble, LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:52

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35032397 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: Unison


All Good Gifts : SAB : John Leavitt : Stephen Schwartz : Godspell : Sheet Music : 08621809 : 884088617349

John Leavitt : All Good Gifts

Includes Oboe and Cello parts. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Score and parts (ob, vn1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Composer: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Godspell

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08621809 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SSA


All Good Gifts : SATB : John Leavitt : Stephen Schwartz : Godspell : Sheet Music : 08621808 : 884088617332

John Leavitt : All Good Gifts

The beloved Godspell song becomes a sweeping anthem of gratitude in this stunning setting. With a classic hymn text and rich music by Stephen Schwartz, it is equally appropriate for concert and church use, enveloping all in a spirit of joyful celebration. Includes Oboe and Cello parts. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Score and parts (ob, vn1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Composer: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Godspell

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08621808 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB


All Is Well : SATB : John Leavitt : Wayne Kirkpatrick : Sheet Music : 08745306 : 884088056551

John Leavitt : All Is Well

All the peace and stillness of the season is perfectly expressed in this lovely setting of the Michael W. Smith song.Available separately: SATB and SSA. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute 1, 2, Oboe, A Clarinet 1, 2, Bassoon, Percussion 1, 2, Harp, Violin 1, 2, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20

Composer: Wayne Kirkpatrick

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745306 | Choirtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SSA


All My Heart This Night Rejoices : SATB : John Leavitt : Johann Georg Ebeling : Sheet Music : 00284822 : 888680867348

John Leavitt : All My Heart This Night Rejoices

This German Baroque composer known primarily as a hymn writer gives us this sturdy hymn setting words by Paul Gerhardt. Master composer and arranger John Leavitt does not get in the way of this stylish Baroque writing while adding a descant for the final verse. This works in church or in a school concert.

Composer: Johann Georg Ebeling

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00284822 | Digital Version Available| Choirtrax CD Available


All My Trials : SATB : John Leavitt : Traditional Spiritual : Sheet Music : 00248977 : 888680710194

John Leavitt : All My Trials

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies, your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment, or use the optional Percussion and String Quintet for a truly special presentation. Highly recommended! Score and Parts (perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Composer: Traditional Spiritual

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00248977 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SSA, SAB


Alleluia! Sing Alleluia : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00203351 : 888680657420

John Leavitt : Alleluia! Sing Alleluia

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.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00203351 | Digital Version Available| Voicetrax CD Available


America, The Beautiful : TTBB : John Leavitt : Samuel A. Ward : Sheet Music : 08703353 : 073999967555

John Leavitt : America, The Beautiful

The beloved American hymn in a graceful and inspired setting includes an inspirational quotation by Abraham Lincoln. This arrangement by John Leavitt is ideal for many concert occasions.Available separately: SATB, SAB, TTBB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (includes score and parts for full orchestra). Performance Time: Approx. 4:45.

Composer: Samuel A. Ward

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.35 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08703353 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, SATB


An American Folksong Spectacular! (Medley) : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08602117 : 073999911725

John Leavitt : An American Folksong Spectacular! (Medley)

This creative and rhythmic medley of folksongs includes: The Red River Valley, The Old Chisholm Trail, Oh! Susanna, and Skip To My Lou. Available: SATB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08602117


An American Quilt : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08740972 : 073999409727

John Leavitt : An American Quilt

This suite of three favorite American folksongs captures all the fun and emotion of our pioneer past. Includes: The Yellow Rose of Texas, Deep River, Old Dan Tucker. Optional violin and string bass. Available: SATB, SSA, TTB, Instrumental Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 6:15.

Country: United States

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740972
Other Voicings: TTB


Ani Ma'amin : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08751301 : 884088483012

John Leavitt : Ani Ma'amin

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.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08751301 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SATB


Ani Ma'amin (I Believe) : SAB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08751302 : 884088483029

John Leavitt : Ani Ma'amin (I Believe)

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.

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.20 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08751302 | Digital Version Available| Choirtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SSA, TTB, TTB, SSA


Antiphonal Alleluia : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08703186 : 073999031867

John Leavitt : Antiphonal Alleluia

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.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08703186


Antiphonal Gloria : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08703222 : 073999003222

John Leavitt : Antiphonal Gloria

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.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $1.70 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08703222


Antiphonal Hosanna : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08740191 : 073999952902

John Leavitt : Antiphonal Hosanna

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.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740191


Antiphonal Kyrie : 2-Part : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08746829 : 884088134921

John Leavitt : Antiphonal Kyrie

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.

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Voicing: 2-Part | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08746829


April Is in My Mistress' Face : SATB : John Leavitt : Thomas Morley : Sheet Music : 08596735 : 073999967357

John Leavitt : April Is in My Mistress' Face

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.

Composer: Thomas Morley

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08596735


Art Thou Troubled? : Unison : John Leavitt : George Frideric Handel : Sheet Music : 08596741 : 073999967418

John Leavitt : Art Thou Troubled?

Art thou troubled? Music will calm thee. The soothing strains of this Handel aria are offered here in an excellent new arrangement for unison choir. Ideal for developing tone, phrasing and style, this is a superb addition to the repertoire for younger ensembles. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Composer: George Frideric Handel

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Voicing: Unison | Sheet Music | $2.25 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08596741


As The Holly Groweth Green : TTBB : Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 08740051 : 073999475500

Emily Crocker / John Leavitt : As The Holly Groweth Green

Includes: As the Holly Groweth Green, Down in the Valley, Leave Her Johnny, The Old Brass Wagon, Red River Valley, Sons of Art. This collection of original songs and arrangements of folk tunes provides a long-needed source of a cappella contest literature for the developing choir. Quality texts, careful attention to range, tessitura, and thoughtful limits on melodic and harmonic complexity make these settings an ideal first a cappella experience.

Arranger: Emily Crocker / John Leavitt

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.60 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08740051


Autumn Vesper : SSA : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00155084 : 888680104184

John Leavitt : Autumn Vesper

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.

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00155084 | Digital Version Available


Ave Maria : TTBB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00124042 : 884088963866

John Leavitt : Ave Maria

Attributed to the Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer Jacob Arcadelt, this edition for men's voices will be a joy to rehearse and perform. Duration: ca. 1:30.

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00124042 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB, TTBB


 : SATB : John Leavitt : Sheet Music : 00274966 : 888680741228

John Leavitt : Avinu Malkénu

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.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00274966 | Digital Version Available| Choirtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SSA, SAB


Awake the Trumpet's Lofty Sound : SATB : John Leavitt : George Frideric Handel : Sheet Music : 08596786 : 884088282394

John Leavitt : Awake the Trumpet's Lofty Sound

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.

Composer: George Frideric Handel

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08596786 | Digital Version Available

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