John Leavitt Chornoten

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 John Leavitt comes this elegant cantata for Christmas, set up in the form of a classic Lessons and Carols service. A colorful tapestry of beautiful sounds, this major work has great variety in it...

Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow younger ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques. An excellent selection for festival...

Uses: General, Hymn, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 33:1-6; Psalm 95:1-6; Isaiah 6:3; Ephesians 5:20 This beloved hymn text is tastefully presented with a beautiful new melody. The composer's nuanced a...

This setting of the perennial Christmas favorite has a refreshing quality about it with creative style and key changes. Now available with a new orchestration by John Leavitt, it is even more ideal fo...

This collection of traditional spirituals is filled with memorable moments artistically arranged for maximum expressive potential. From the rich harmonies of Deep River and Wayfaring Stranger, to the...

This collection of traditional spirituals is filled with memorable moments artistically arranged for maximum expressive potential. From the rich harmonies of Deep River and Wayfaring Stranger, to the...

This collection of traditional spirituals is filled with memorable moments artistically arranged for maximum expressive potential. From the rich harmonies of Deep River and Wayfaring Stranger, to the...

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...

Score and Parts (pno, perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

This hymn arrangement of Sing to the Lord of Harvest visits a traditional Thanksgiving text celebrating the bountiful provision that flows from the hand of God. All creation proclaims its praise in th...

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...

Excerpted from What Sweeter Music, this seasonal evergreen shines anew in a creative arrangement designed for success. Thoughtful directors will find this artfully rendered gem a splendid addition to...

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...

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional...

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional...

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional...

With arching gestures of melodic charm, this octavo presents one of sacred literature's most compelling texts. The piece uses an optional soprano solo with vocal parts providing an orchestra-like tape...

This treasured Christian song is lovingly arranged for choir with an impressionistic approach to showcase the beautiful imagery of its poetry. The text teaches that grace is like a sacred snowfall tha...

Here is the 10th movement from the Handel Oratorio Judas Maccabaeus. Sung by a bass soloist in the major work, this arrangement is skillfully set to fit the voices of young men.

From the cantata Calvary's Mountain comes this perennial favorite adorned with gracious writing. Directors will enjoy the quick learning curve on this well-crafted choral, which delivers a fullness of...

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...

The sacred evergreen ELLACOMBE is given festive clothing in this arrangement of a Palm Sunday must-do! Multigenerational in scope, music ministry and congregation come together as one for a unique wor...

This celebrated text to the tune of BUNESSAN has invited the world to celebrate Spring for years. Made famous on the pop charts, this song is now a treasured part of many hymnals and a regular feature...

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 you...