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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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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.
Composer: John Leavitt
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
Rhythmic and bright, this energetic anthem gives glory and praise to the Lord with joyous abandon. A Jubilant Song is really self-explanatory, with lively but accessible syncopation, driving accompaniment, and an infectious melody. A wonderful bridge section gives each part a chance to shine with fun, rhythmic vocal ostinatos.
Composer: Joseph Martin
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: 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
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
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
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
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
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
Taking its text from a Walt Whitman poem, this bold and compelling setting encourages the traveler to embrace life and the journey. An outstanding selection for festival or competition use!
Composer: John Leavitt
From its origins as a poem by William Butler Yeats, this lyric has passed into the realm of folk music and now has become one of the most recorded Irish songs of all time. This arrangement is quite singable, with a delicate piano accompaniment and long fluid vocal lines that are simple and charming.
Arranger: 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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