John Leavitt

This sacred evergreen was a number one hit in the '50s and swept through the United States and the United Kingdom with its encouraging message of faith. More than a nostalgic musical journey, this tre...

John Leavitt graces us with a new, more accessible edition of an early music classic. Jacob Arcadelt's early sacred music has a serenity and a purity of sound and mood that is enhanced in this arrange...

John Leavitt graces us with a new, more accessible edition of an early music classic. Jacob Arcadelt's early sacred music has a serenity and a purity of sound and mood that is enhanced in this arrange...

The German baroque chorale Est Ist Ein' Ros' Entsprungen, in a tasteful adaptation by John Leavitt is now available for TTBB. Includes English and German texts.

Bring the moving choral atmosphere of the traditional Scottish melody "Kelvingrove" to your next concert! This stirring arrangement for male choir (TBB) unfolds the yearning melody through warm, reson...

Uses: Lent, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Communion, All Saints Scripture: John 3:16; John 15:13 A true American hymn classic is given special attention in this sensitive treatment. Unfoldi...

Opening andante espressivo over a ground bass, this deeply emotional setting of the Agnus Dei is infused with hopefulness and warmth. Together with the companion movements Kyrie and Gloria, this work...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 3:1-3 This Advent carol tells of the Lord's coming with excited anticipation, and John Leavitt's artful setting for choir and piano or chamber orchestra is...

From the meek and lowly manger to the glorious alleluias of the angels, this setting of the traditional carol positively sparkles with joy! Perform it with piano or with the colorful chamber orchestra...

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, Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Hebrews 11 A well-loved hymn of assurance is given a fresh, new treatment in this anthem. Full of harmonic color, this unique setting will be a welcome addit...

This festive 4-minute medley combines three favorites into an easily learned celebration of carols. Opening with a joyful Deck the Halls, it moves into a spirited Joy to the World, before the exuberan...

The awe and wonder of this contemporary Christmas classic are masterfully portrayed in this beautifully orchestrated setting that will envelop your listeners in a warm sonic tapestry. A wonderful sele...

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...

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...