John Leavitt

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Come let us sing, sing praise to the Lord. This Israeli folksong is perfect for teaching phrasing, tone and harmony to younger ensembles. The optional clarinet and percussion parts can be played by st...

Ahoy, mates! This happy arrangement of the classic Beatles song is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step! Delightful! Optional bass and percussion add pizzazz! Available: 2-...

Your singers and audiences will love this song about one of the great characters in American folklore. A dazzling accompaniment for piano and fiddle and a rollicking two-part treble setting. Yee-haw!...

This delightful cantata is available separately: both mixed and treble voices. Using classic texts, this work will appeal to both church and school. Perform the entire work to celebrate the joyous Chr...

This setting of Cesar Franck's exquisite Latin hymn will enhance many concerts with a high, floating solo supported by rich choral harmony accompanied by keyboard or the optional oboe, harp and string...

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...

Israel's national song is presented here in a masterful setting by John Leavitt, unfolding in a rich and sonorous musical outpouring supported by a rich accompaniment. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instr...

Israel's national song is presented here in a masterful setting by John Leavitt, unfolding in a rich and sonorous musical outpouring supported by a rich accompaniment. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instr...

The beloved American hymn in a graceful and inspired setting includes an inspirational quotation by Abraham Lincoln. This arrangement by John Leavitt is ideal for many concert occasions. Available for...

The beloved American hymn in a graceful and inspired setting includes an inspirational quotation by Abraham Lincoln. This arrangement by John Leavitt is ideal for many concert occasions. Available for...

John Leavitt has brilliantly set this text from the Jewish Liturgy in this new original work for choir. With a simple message of peace, it is a fitting work for troubled times. Optional klezmer instru...

This lyrical and emotional setting by John Leavitt creates a harmonic tapestry that perfectly matches the text of unknown origin: Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep, Cre...

Alternating between a dance-like 6/8 and a more tranquil 2/2 meter, this buoyant setting of the Gloria of the Latin mass is a fresh and contemporary work that will absolutely delight your audience! Wh...

From Barbra Streisand's Higher Ground album, John Leavitt's arrangement of this uplifting anthem builds from a gentle beginning to a stirring bring-down-the-house gospel finale. Available: SATB, SAB,...

This suite of three favorite American folksongs captures all the fun and emotion of our pioneer past. Includes: The Yellow Rose of Texas, Deep River, Old Dan Tucker. Optional violin and string bass. A...

A sparkling medley of three German carols for choir and optional orchestra. Includes: Kling, Glöckchen; Oh How Joyfully; Still, Still, Still. German and English lyrics. Available: SATB, 2-Part, Instru...

A sparkling medley of three German carols for choir and optional orchestra. Includes: Kling, Glöckchen; Oh How Joyfully; Still, Still, Still. German and English lyrics. Available: SATB, 2-Part, Instru...