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John Leavitt, Guest Conductor
Participating Ensembles:
Alabama School of Fine Arts Choir (AL); Laura Doss, Conductor
Ann Arbor Civic Chorus (MI); Karen TenBrink, Conductor
Brookfield Central High School Choir (WI); Phil Olson, Conductor
MidAmerica Nazarene University Heritage Choir (KS); Dr. John Leavitt, Conductor
Newman Chorale (KS); Deanne Zogleman, Conductor
Northbrook Community Choir (IL); Benjamin Gray, Conductor
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PROGRAM:
One by One . . . Lebo M arr. Leavitt
Petite Mass . . . John Leavitt
Kyrie eleison (SATB, Hal Leonard 00110379)
Gloria in excelsis Deo (SATB, Hal Leonard 08703419)
Agnus Dei (SATB, Hal Leonard 00124311)
O Captain My Captain . . . John Leavitt
Hatikva . . . arr. Leavitt
Theme from Ice Castles . . . Marvin Hamlisch arr. Leavitt
Bring Him Home . . . Schonberg arr. Leavitt
Muddy Water . . . Roger Miller arr. Leavitt
A Wink and a Smile . . . Shaman arr. Leavitt
John Leavitt is a composer, conductor, teacher, and church musician, whose music continues to captivate listeners and musicians of all ages. He received his undergraduate education at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, a master's degree from Wichita State University, and the Doctorate of Musical Arts from The Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Leavitt is a lifetime member of the American Choral Directors Association and is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, from which he has received annual recognition for his achievements in composition.
Dr. Leavitt was the recipient of the W.A. Young Award for teaching excellence, in recognition of his career at Friends University in the fields of music theory, choral, and church music. Currently, he serves on the faculty of MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS as professor of music and director of choirs. He has also served on the faculties of Newman University in Wichita, KS; Concordia College, Edmonton, Alberta (Canada); and Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois. While in Wichita, Kansas he held the post of music director at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He also conducted the community choral program, The Master Arts Chorale and Youth Chorale, during their twelve-year tenure. In March of 2003, he received the Kansas Artist Fellowship Award from the Kansas Arts Commission for his contribution to music composition. In 2010, Dr. Leavitt was the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Art's "American Masterpieces," to write a new choral work in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the State of Kansas. His music has been performed in 30 countries across the globe and his recordings have been featured nationally on many public radio stations.
An extraordinary composer, performer, and clinician for church and school music literature, Leavitt continues to teach, lecture, and guest conduct numerous workshops, festivals, and symposia. He continues to serve as a regular guest conductor in major venues throughout the United States including New York's Carnegie Hall. His compositions are represented in nearly every major music catalog in this country.
Dr. Leavitt was honored with the MidAmerica Nazarene University Presidential Award: Faculty Member of the Year for 2011, which is voted on by his peers. He was also honored with the UMKC Conservatory of Music Alumni of the Year for 2012.
Information about Dr. Leavitt's music is available on the worldwide web at johnleavittmusic.com.
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LocationFourth Presbyterian Church (View)
126 E Chestnut St Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL 60611
United States
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