John Leavitt

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...

Now available with piano and chamber orchestra accompaniment. This beloved benediction will continue to warm the hearts of those who sing and hear it. This arrangement may be used for school, communit...

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: 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...

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, 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...

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...

John Leavitt has created a fresh and sparkling setting of the Emile Louis Petit Noël. Perform it with either piano or chamber orchestra for a delightful retelling of the Nativity story. Available sepa...

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: Christ the Good Shepherd, General, Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 23; Psalm 79:13 Exquisite artistry is extended to this winsome Irish folk song in this elegant arrangement. The pastoral qual...

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...

Gentle rocking rhythms and expressive vocal lines enhance the richness of the music in this setting of the Reger art song by John Leavitt. German or English lyrics. Available for SATB, SA, Instrumenta...

From his Christmas work A Festival of Lessons and Carols, John Leavitt's stately setting of this familar carol with its focus on the baby Christ Child may be used Christmas Eve or for any other specia...

Uses: Christmas, Concert Scripture: Matthew 1:1-11; Luke 2:1-20 This is your festive finale moment for holiday programming! A masterful rendition of a cadre of colorful Christmas carols, this choral t...

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies, your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment,...

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...