John Leavitt

The supreme position of Christ the Lamb seated on the throne is established with magnificent music in this arrangement of this Sunday morning favorite. Bold, sweeping gestures adorn this version of th...

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

A historically significant sacred text often sung at Christmas is actually usable throughout the year. Springing from a traditional Dutch carol, the arrangement captures the elegance of the lyrics and...

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...

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...

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 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...

When hymnody is made into an anthem, it connects with the congregation in a profound way. The early-American hymn tune NETTLETON appears in nearly every denominational hymnal and this incarnation spea...

An immortal carol shines with fresh luster in this elegant new arrangement. Perfect for both concert and worship settings, the part writing is masterful and filled with deeply satisfying harmonies. Wh...

An immortal carol shines with fresh luster in this elegant new arrangement. Perfect for both concert and worship settings, the part writing is masterful and filled with deeply satisfying harmonies. Wh...

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...