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Now available for women's ensembles! Introduce your ensembles to the famous French chanson with this excellent edition. Includes French and English texts. Available separately: SATB, SSA a cappella. D...

The English composer and lutenist was a prolific writer of songs and madrigals. This work expresses sadness at the loss of a love, and gives your singers a chance to develop important ensemble skills....

An important biblical parable comes to life in this traditional spiritual. Thoughtfully arranged, this tune in minor is singular in its sound and the text is ideal for those Sundays with readings rela...

Here is the famous madrigal by Thomas Morley in a new performing edition. Ideal for chamber, madrigal and concert choirs, this cheerful work offers superb opportunities for developing style, intonatio...

Here is Sir Charles Villiers Stanford's famous meditative setting of a poem by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge. The editor has provided several options to make it more accessible to more choirs without losin...

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 t...

A much-loved hymn is cradled with care in this breathtaking a cappella rendering. Approachable part-writing makes this touching arrangement attainable to many ensembles, yet more advanced choirs will...

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...

The Hal Leonard Choral Treasury series has become the benchmark for clean, functional, well edited scores. This madrigal by the early English composer Thomas Weelkes is all of that and more. And the t...

As long as I live, I shall serve the king of Love. This setting of the beautiful French text makes a wonderful addition to your library. French madrigals are often overlooked, but this excellent examp...

Italian court musician and composer Antonio Scandello (1517-1580) rose to the position of Kapellmeister in Dresden, making him one of the most important musicians in Germany at the time. This spirited...

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 opportu...

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 son...

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.

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.

A lesser-known American hymn is explored and expanded in this dynamic adaptation. Robust and energetic, the minor mode theme is a compelling setting for a lyric that celebrates discipleship and abunda...

Hier ist eine A-cappella-Vertonung eines klassischen englischen Volksliedes. Dieses schwungvolle und energiegeladene Wettbewerbsangebot macht Spaß beim Lernen und Singen!

One of Palestrina's most famous motets, this is a beautifully reflective anthem with Leavitt's editorial markings enhancing the musicality of the work. Available for SATB a cappella. Performance Time:...

This brilliant motet by Jan Pieter Sweelinck is a substantial work for better high schools and up; opening with a virtuosic unfolding of imitative vocal phrases followed by a quiet middle section and...

This popular French chanson relates the gossipy conversation of a pair of French housewives as they chatter about their husbands. Dance-like phrases echo back and forth along with colorful wordplay an...

This secular English madrigal dances with rhythmic energy and fiery passion! The two soprano parts create an echo effect if separated spatially. Fun!

This powerful African song will bring down the house

John Leavitt's simple a cappella setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text features haunting suspensions and warm choral sonorities. Available: SATB a cappella.

Your men's choir will have a rollicking good time with this traditional glee club favorite that will also build diction, rhythm, intonation and expression. An excellent closer or encore!