John Leavitt

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...

A popular Christmas spiritual is touched with cheerful grace in this well-considered adaptation. Tasteful choral textures and interesting inner lines adorn the classic call and response folk song. A c...

A popular Christmas spiritual is touched with cheerful grace in this well-considered adaptation. Tasteful choral textures and interesting inner lines adorn the classic call and response folk song. A c...

This popular contemporary Jewish song is masterfully set by John Leavitt. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring, supported by the auth...

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...

All the charm and nostalgia of the vaudeville era is captured in this Tin Pan Alley favorite by Albert Von Tilzer, who is known for his many popular songs. This setting will be a great novelty selecti...

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...

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...

Thomas Weelkes' famous madrigal in an accessible SAB edition, with optional percussion (hand drum or tambourine), providing additional rhythmic security for developing ensembles and adding a dance-lik...

Thomas Weelkes' famous madrigal in an accessible SAB edition, with optional percussion (hand drum or tambourine), providing additional rhythmic security for developing ensembles and adding a dance-lik...

From Chandos Anthem No. 6, this easily-learned contrapuntal work has a majestic quality that will enhance all types of programs in church, school and community.

From the Thomas Weelkes Ayeres or Phantasticke Spirites for three voices, this sprightly dance-like piece is easily learned and delightful in performance. A wonderful concert opener, it lends itself w...

From the Thomas Weelkes Ayeres or Phantasticke Spirites for three voices, this sprightly dance-like piece is easily learned and delightful in performance. A wonderful concert opener, it lends itself w...

With a text from the Hebrew liturgy and based on a Jewish folk melody, this rich setting is a prayer for peace. Perform with the sensitive piano accompaniment or supplement with a small consort of vio...

Uses: General, Communion, Invitation Scripture: I Kings 19:11-13; Psalm 29:3-11; Psalm 46:9-11 This invitation to stillness is a moment of worship and reflection. Peaceful music surrounds a time-honor...

You'll need both an excellent pianist and an excellent tenor soloist to undertake this challenging work, but if you do, prepare to wow your audience! This brisk setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's fam...

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 50:10-12; Psalm 98:8-9; Colossians 1:16 Only the finest of writers can visit the oft-arranged sacred standards and find something new to say, as is the cas...

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...

Fashioned after the 16th century Ballettos of Italy which featured the popular fal, la, la refrains. This is a worthy addition to the Choral Treasury series that John Leavitt has been curating and cou...

Fashioned after the 16th century Ballettos of Italy which featured the popular fal, la, la refrains. This is a worthy addition to the Choral Treasury series that John Leavitt has been curating and cou...

The Word is made song in this stunning scripture setting. Music and message meet in this graceful offering, to become the perfect backdrop for your Lenten services or a time of confession. There is an...

The Word is made song in this stunning scripture setting. Music and message meet in this graceful offering, to become the perfect backdrop for your Lenten services or a time of confession. There is an...

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