Considered to be one of the most important choral works of our time, each of five individual movements is beautifully set with strength and dignity. The Latin texts from the Mass Ordinary provide a ve...
Stephen Schwartz's When You Believe won the Academy Award for Best Song in 1999, and John Leavitt gives his signature, dignified touch to his arrangement, adding strings and percussion to moving effec...
It's a choral showstopper! An ideal concert finale, you'll feel the powerful beat and fill the hall with sensational music! From the musical Sweet Charity, don't miss it!
Composer and arranger John Leavitt is well known for bringing his concert and classical sensibilities to his arrangements. This trait rings loud and clear in this medley from Mary Poppins with an opti...
Here, the iconic song from the original Disney music is given a treatment for concert choirs. Full and lush harmonies give this song added weight and the optional string parts make it an instant class...
You'll love this fun Dixieland treatment of this classic! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Original 1992 film vocalists Brad Kane and Lea Salonga recently reunited on national television to sing the song that reached #1 on the Billboard charts. And if we learned anything from the result, it...
Recorded and performed by more than fifty artists in the fifty-plus years since its initial release, this Joni Mitchell song has become an enduring meditation on the shifting perspective that comes wi...
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...
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 instrumentatio...
String teachers have come to enjoy the the skilled arrangements of John Leavitt, and his treatment of this Handel classic is one of his best yet. Three famous themes have been arranged in a short suit...
From the Renaissance, John Leavitt brings this terrific ensemble work that is filled with teaching opportunities and performance options. In G major, it features a bit of chromaticism, just right for...
Your men's choir will have a rollicking good time with this traditional glee club favorite that will also build diction, rhythm, intonation and expression. An excellent closer or encore!
Your singers will love rehearsing and performing this rhythmic celebration based on traditional African music. Layered vocal lines, call and response and the vitality of the congas, claves and djembe...
A classic text combines with a Scottish tune in this accessible a cappella offering for tenor/bass choirs, making this arrangement a great choice for both the festival and concert stage.
This delightful take on a favorite tune from Mary Poppins is sure to be a hit! Though arranged in a more classical style, the whimsy of the song shines through, making this a perfect choice for a vari...
The title song from Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1998 London production will capture your heart and spirit. This charming choral setting is an excellent choice for concert and show choirs alike. Available fo...
Rich choral lines over full piano harmonies illuminate the beauty of the text in this romantic ballad from Barnum. An ideal concert closer, this setting is one you will turn to again and again! Availa...
From Oliver, the ever-popular Broadway musical by Lionel Bart comes this rollicking production number! John Leavitt's sparkling arrangement for younger choirs will make your audience feel right at hom...
Based on the successful Essential Elements for Choir series, this new choral sight-singing method will allow you to build skills in all your choral ensembles in a handy octavo-sized volume! Featuring...
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...
The 17th century English composer Michael East wrote madrigals, anthems and consorts including this delightful madrigal here arranged for treble voices. With its intricate and playful voice parts, thi...
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...
Many elements of sound teaching fill this John Leavitt original work, now available in SAB and SSA voicings, complementing the 2-Part. A gentle and uplifting piano with optional hand chimes and string...
Bright syncopations and vivid choral writing energize this festive choral work. Brief quotes of carol melodies make this setting ideal for Christmas or concert performances. For the SATB, 3-Part Mixed...
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...
A long-time favorite on the festival circuit for choral ensembles, Alfred is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Festival Sanctus' with additional voicings, a SoundTrax CD, and a full orchestr...
A contemporary orchestration and a men's voicing have been newly added to this, the opening movement from John Leavitt's Missa Festiva. Lyrical lines and flowing phrases throughout.
African Alleluia
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...
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...
The Dance by Franz Schubert is an excellent example of poetry and music coming together to present a picture of German life. This new edition is just right for contest or concert use.
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 timeless folk hymn is given superb treatment in this setting by John Leavitt. The folk melody rides along on warm, rich harmonies, creating a beautiful choral backdrop for a variety of services....
A favorite of choral directors everywhere, this extraordinary work will take your choir on a musical adventure. On this, its 20th anniversary, additional voicings and a cinematic orchestration provide...
John writes exciting material for the SATB ensemble and his 'Laudate! ,' in a neo-Baroque style, is challenging and fun. The Baroque-like rhythms will require clean articulation and constant drive to...
Combining two familiar American folk tunes, Polly Wolly Doodle and a taste of American Patrol, John Leavitt has concocted a foot-stompin', fiddlin' program piece that is pure Americana.
A traditional Israeli folk song with text from the Torah, Hashivenu means Cause Us to Return, and is scored sensitively for strings in this stirring rendition by John Leavitt. Here's a chance to give...
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...
Create a special moment in your holiday programs with this contemporary treatment of this carol by Gustav Holst and Christina Rossetti. The flowing piano accompaniment enhances the warm choral texture...
Inspired by the addition of an optional strings & percussion accompaniment, here is a concert setting of the classic tune from 'Les Misérables'. If you don't have access to instrumentalists, the exper...
Fiddler on the Roof has long been noted for its memorable songs featuring hypnotic choruses and emotional storytelling. The "wedding song" from the 1964 Tony Award winner for Best Musical is now in th...
A classic prayer is caressed with winsome music in this brief and beautiful offering. Meeting the constant need for effective worship responses, this piece rises above utility and achieves the rare go...
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...
Israeli Folk Song. 3-Part Any Combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40
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...
The most notable musical moment from Webber's Requiem is captured beautifully in this new arrangement for strings by John Leavitt. Skillfully written with musical sensitivity and taste, John's continu...
Create a moment of reverence and reflection with this English Renaissance anthem, now arranged for men's voices. Ideal for concert and worship!
Men's choirs will appreciate the opportunity to perform this motet of Tomás Luis de Victoria, one of the most important composers of the Italian Renaissance. A superb choice for contest and honor choi...
John Leavitt's simple setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text, with a new optional piano accompaniment, features haunting suspensions and warm choral sonorities.
From Vivaldi's ever-popular Gloria, this is the joyous opening movement arranged for male voices. An excellent selection for concert or festival!
Attributed to the Franco-Flemish Renaissance composer Jacob Arcadelt, this edition for men's voices will be a joy to rehearse and perform. Duration: ca. 1:30.
The famous tenor aria from Judas Maccabaeus has been arranged for male chorus in a setting that preserves the brilliance of the original work. The Tenor II part is optional, making this selection more...
Here is a beautiful, late Baroque piece written in a homophonic style. With careful attention to ranges and tessitura, this is a wonderful opportunity for your men to experience this important style p...
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...
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.
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...
Emily Crocker and John Leavitt have a long and successful track record of writing for developing young men's choirs. Here is another in this line and it includes arrangements of traditional Celtic son...
This beautiful Romantic partsong for male voices is offered in a new Choral Treasury edition featuring both the German text and an English translation by Dr. Leavitt
This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to the male ensemble. The five well-known and representative works are: Adoramus Te (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestri...
This lively sea chantey by the gifted composer John Leavitt is set with a text by the American poets Stephen and Rosemary Vincent Benet. An outstanding addition to the repertoire for male chorus. Avai...
John Leavitt has brilliantly set this text from the Jewish Liturgy in this original work for choir. With a simple message of peace, it is a fitting work for troubled times. Optional instrumentation in...
Combining the joyful In Dulci Jubilo with original music, this brilliant showpiece is now available in a TTB voicing. Breathtaking in scope and, while challenging, well within the reach of most ensemb...
This collection of original songs and arrangements of folk tunes provides a long-needed source of a cappella contest literature for the developing choir. Quality texts, careful attention to range, tes...
John Leavitt's arrangement of this movement from Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed Requiem preserves all of the simplicity and reverence of the original work while making it accessible to a variety of c...
This collection is a great resource for concert and sight-reading material for beginning and developing men's choruses. Includes a cappella original works, and settings of favorite folksongs and other...
Perform this Gilbert and Sullivan favorite with your men's group and bring down the house! Available for: TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Based on the successful Essential Elements for Choir series, this second volume in our choral sight-singing method will allow you to continue to build skills in your choral ensembles with a handy octa...
The beautiful Franz Schubert melody is carefully and tastefully set in this TTB (opt. TTBB) edition with both English and German texts, making it a wonderful selection for both concert and church prog...
An all-star writing team created this beautiful gospel-style song based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor. River in Judea is suitable for virtually any performance. Perfect for gr...
This, the stirring final movement from John Leavitt's world-famous Missa Festiva, is presented in newly engraved octavos, available for all choirs. A superb new chamber orchestration enhances the musi...
The inspirational anthem from Disney's Hercules retains its motivational power in this full-voiced setting for concert choirs, with optional strings and percussion. A fantastic closer for choirs of al...
Recorded by Harry Connick, Jr. and featured in the film Sleepless in Seattle, singers and listeners will love the easy swing feel and just the right touch of nostalgia. A great piano accompaniment sup...
Available: SATB, SAB.
'Clang, clang, clang went the trolley!' Harkening back to the golden age of the movie musical, this trio of transportation-themed songs, made popular by the legendary star of stage and screen, will de...
