John Leavitt

Commissioned by the First United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama, Leavitt's setting features adult, youth and children's choirs with organ, brass, percussion and handbells. This carefully desi...

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 op...

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 plen...

In this setting, John Leavitt gives new life to a beloved hymn standard. You will find this warm setting appropriate for a variety of services including memorials where the choir is asked to sing. Ava...

Performed by the male vocal ensemble Celtic Thunder, this lovely Irish folksong will create a moment of breathtaking beauty in concert. The song's English lyrics will evoke the legends and lore of the...

Performed by the male vocal ensemble Celtic Thunder, this lovely Irish folksong will create a moment of breathtaking beauty in concert. The song's English lyrics will evoke the legends and lore of the...

Performed by the male vocal ensemble Celtic Thunder, this lovely Irish folksong will create a moment of breathtaking beauty in concert. The song's English lyrics will evoke the legends and lore of the...

Der Text dieses traditionellen hebräischen Liedes wurde, so glaube ich, übersetzt und von vielen Juden während des Holocausts gesungen. Die Worte spendeten den Opfern und den Überlebenden Trost und di...

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 h...

Leavitt's setting of this cherished hymn is rich in harmonic flavor and creativity, and will be a moving moment in any worship service. The chamber orchestration is lush and homogenous, adding to an a...

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 p...

John Leavitt has taken a familiar melody and paired it with an earnest and pleading lyric to create this moving anthem. The English Horn part adds to both the listening and singing experience. Availab...

John Leavitt has taken a familiar melody and paired it with an earnest and pleading lyric to create this moving anthem. The English Horn part adds to both the listening and singing experience. Availab...

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!...

Now available in two new voicings, John Leavitt's arrangement of Mozart's sparkling gem also comes with parts for violins, cello/bass and oboes. As a 2-part best-seller, Alleluia introduces children t...

Arranged by John Leavitt for the 1991 International Choral Symposium.

An all-star writing team created this beautiful gospel-style song based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor. River in Judea is suitable for virtually any performance. Perfect for gr...

A long-time favorite on the festival circuit for choral ensembles, Alfred is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Festival Sanctus' with additional voicings, a SoundTrax CD, and a full orchestr...

2 Sopranos, Alto with piano accompaniment.

John maintains the simplicity of this old Shaker tune in this setting for SAB voices that is patterned after his two-part version of three years ago. Its tuneful melody gives rise for expressive oppor...

This beautiful ballad by Broadway treasures Julie Andrews and Leslie Bricusse expresses a heartfelt message that is ideal for choral groups at graduation or any concert occasion. Time is my friend for...

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!

From the Bound for Glory collection, this highly recognized spiritual carries in its essence the longing for peace and rest. The bittersweet spirit is front and center in an arrangement replete with l...

Joyful cascading vocal lines and fa la la's will enliven your treble choir's concert or festival performance! The optional percussion creates a dance-like feel in this delightful madrigal edition.

From ethereal to sublime, the range of choral sonority is offered here in a magnificent setting of an Emily Bront?½ poem that is ideal for developing treble voices in high school and up.