All My Heart This Night Rejoices: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by John Leavitt
Item: 35-PK00427561
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Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00427561
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About the Arranger: John Leavitt
John Leavitt has spent decades creating accessible arrangements that respect the integrity of beloved hymns and carols while opening them up to diverse ensembles. His work across choral, band, and orchestra settings has made him a trusted voice in music education, known for clarity of voice leading and practical orchestration choices.
Why we love this
Leavitt's arrangement captures the hymn's reverent character while the instrumental palette lets you build texture thoughtfully, from intimate vocal solos to full ensemble moments. The part writing is honest and idiomatic, which means your musicians will sound musical without excessive technical demands.
What to expect
Warm devotion flows through the arrangement, with instrumental colors deepening the hymn's introspective quality. The orchestration feels grounded and intimate, never overwhelming the voices, inviting singers and listeners into genuine reflection rather than spectacle.
Who it's for
Choirs with access to a basic orchestra or a willing ensemble of band musicians can use this arrangement to expand their seasonal repertoire without hunting for multiple separate publications. It serves intermediate to advanced high school and college choirs, community choruses, and church music programs looking for substantial but not overly complex orchestral support.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the woodwind blend carefully during sustained harmony passages; oboe and clarinet tend to project forward, so adjust dynamic relationships to let the flutes sit evenly.
- Treat the string parts as harmonic anchors rather than accompaniment; they're written to support the voices, so blend intonation and tone quality before worrying about volume.
- Let the organ or piano double the instrumental parts during rehearsal to lock pitch and rhythm, then gradually pull the keyboard layer back in performance to let the instruments breathe.
How to use it
This works beautifully as a centerpiece for an Advent or early Christmas service or concert, offering a contemplative counterweight to more festive selections. It pairs naturally with unaccompanied carols or lighter piano-accompanied pieces, giving your program emotional shape and variety.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long harmonic phrases with steady tone and intonation
- Balancing instrumental voices within a mixed ensemble
- Responding to expressive direction in a sectional rather than solo context
- Reading divisi parts (particularly in strings) with confidence