John Leavitt

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio, Christus, this masterwork adaptation tastefully presents a classical work for church and academic choirs. This chorus is from one of Mendelssohn's final works which...

From Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio, Christus, this masterwork adaptation tastefully presents a classical work for church and academic choirs. This chorus is from one of Mendelssohn's final works which...

From the sprightly opening gesture of the introduction, this anthem reaches out to delight and invigorate. The main theme is the familiar DIX tune, creatively joined with an alternate text to offer a...

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

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

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

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

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 hym...

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 hym...