John Leavitt

Here is a sparkling setting of the well-known Christmas carol While By My Sheep that will fill your heart with joy! The famous dynamic contrasts provide a dramatic touch that will enhance every perfor...

Uses: Call to Worship, General, Creation Scripture: Exodus 20:11; Psalm 149 Master musical craftsman John Leavitt has set this traditional hymn text to a new uplifting tune. The rhythmic vitality is e...

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...

John Leavitt has taken a familiar melody and paired it with an earnest and pleading lyric to create this moving anthem. The English Horn part adds to both the listening and singing experience. Availab...

John Leavitt's setting of this classic text is both bright and rhythmic, making for an energetic moment of choral praise. The optional instrumentation will add flair and depth. Available separately: S...

Through the Eyes of a Child is a song cycle for singers and listeners, both young and old. Whimsy and enchantment are reflected in A Girl's Garden (Robert Frost), The Bells (Edgar Allan Poe), and Betw...

Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (hrpchd, tpt 1-3, timp, ob 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Here is the traditional English carol in a colorful setting full of rhythmic and harmonic surprises and playful effects. Easily learned and impressive in performance, your choir and their listeners wi...

Triumphant and dynamic, John Leavitt's bold setting of this popular text will make for an exciting moment of worship for any choir and congregation. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and...

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...

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 prayer is a buoyant and uplifting plea to God for Him to hear our words of adoration and our cry for guidance. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, p...

Leavitt's setting of this Early American tune is full of color and contrast and will make for a memorable worship or concert moment. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2,...

This lovely and expressive setting of the Kyrie with gently arching phrases and rich harmonic nuance will enhance concert programs and worship services for choirs from school through adult. Perform wi...

This sparkling setting of the traditional French carol has a dance-like quality that infuses the entire work! Whether performed by voices and keyboard or the optional chamber orchestration, it will be...

The 17th century poem by Robert Herrick forms the basis for this lovely setting. The solo opening is taken up by the choir in a gently imitative way, followed by a contrasting middle section that refl...

All the peace and stillness of the season is perfectly expressed in this lovely setting of the Michael W. Smith song. Available for SATB and SSA. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute 1...

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...