Avinu Malkénu: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by John Leavitt
Item: 35-PK00420060
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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 highlights the beautiful message.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00420060
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About the Arranger: John Leavitt
John Leavitt stands among the most prolific and performed choral arrangers in American music education. His work spans sacred and secular repertoire, always marked by his gift for crafting singable lines that respect the integrity of source material while adding harmonic depth and emotional resonance.
Leavitt's arrangements have become staples in high school and college choirs because they balance accessibility with musical substance. Directors consistently turn to his settings when they need pieces that challenge singers without overwhelming them, and that engage audiences with both familiarity and freshness.
Why we love this
Leavitt's treatment of this beloved prayer avoids the trap of over-sentimentality while still honoring its spiritual weight. The chamber voicing keeps the focus on text and melody, and the instrumental support creates a luminous backdrop that makes even smaller ensembles sound complete.
What to expect
The arrangement creates an intimate, reverent atmosphere. Its lush harmonies and flowing lines invite listeners into quiet contemplation while the text carries its earnest petition for divine compassion and care.
Who it's for
Chamber choirs, select vocal ensembles, and directors seeking meaningful concert or sacred music programming. The piece works equally well for high school and college singers who have foundational ensemble skills and can sustain long phrases with musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the soprano line so it floats above rather than pushes through the accompanying voices. The prayer's power depends on clarity of text, not volume.
- Let the accompaniment breathe; resist the urge to fill every rest. Silence creates space for the words to land.
- Shape the phrase endings with gentle releases rather than hard cutoffs. This maintains the meditative quality throughout.
- Rehearse the text with full pronunciation before layering in the music. Clarity of Hebrew vowels will elevate the entire performance.
How to use it
Pair this with other spiritual or devotional music for a concert that honors multiple faith traditions, or anchor a spring concert with its contemplative energy. It also serves well as a concert closer when you want audiences to leave feeling moved rather than energized.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit tone through long melodic phrases
- Blending upper harmony parts while maintaining independence
- Singing Hebrew pronunciation with musicality
- Understanding the relationship between text expression and harmonic support
- Balance between ensemble blend and individual voice projection