Laudate!: SATB Choral Octavo
By John Leavitt
Level: Moderate
Item: 00-PO-0005249
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Description
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 climax. This work is destined to become a concert/contest or festival favorite.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Studio PR Catalog
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PO-0005249
Instrumentation:
Opt. Percussion
More about this title
About the Composer: John Leavitt
John Leavitt is a composer whose choral writing balances accessibility with musical substance, earning consistent adoption across secondary and collegiate programs. His catalog spans sacred and secular genres, with a particular gift for energetic ensemble writing that challenges singers without overwhelming them.
Why we love this
Leavitt taps into neo-Baroque idioms without leaning on pastiche; the rhythmic drive and articulation demands give your ensemble real technical work while the material stays melodically engaging. This is the kind of piece that sounds polished quickly enough to build confidence but requires enough attention to detail that rehearsals stay purposeful through performance.
What to expect
The energy feels Renaissance-inspired but thoroughly modern, with driving rhythms and clean, active articulation that creates forward momentum. Listeners hear exuberance and precision working in tandem, neither the piece nor the choir feel static.
Who it's for
This piece suits choirs at the high school and early college levels who can handle moderate technical demands without requiring extensive experience with period-style articulation. Directors programming a contest or festival concert will find material that impresses adjudicators while remaining learnable within a realistic rehearsal timeline.
How to get the most out of it
- Prioritize clarity in articulation, particularly in running sixteenth-note passages, to maintain the Baroque-influenced rhythmic profile rather than letting notes blur together.
- Build momentum steadily across phrases rather than applying uniform dynamics; the work's architecture depends on strategic climax points, so map these in advance.
- Balance homophonic sections with moments of independent voice work; mark entrances carefully so SATB lines emerge distinctly when writing calls for polyphonic texture.
- If using optional percussion, rehearse coordination between the drumline and choir's rhythmic precision early; percussion locks the tempo and drives the work's constant forward motion.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or a high-energy closer to demonstrate your choir's rhythmic control and articulation clarity. It pairs well with either contemporary pop arrangements (by contrast) or legitimate Renaissance motets (by stylistic continuity), giving directors flexibility in building a cohesive set.
Skills your students will build
- Baroque-style articulation and rhythmic precision
- Building and sustaining momentum across longer phrases
- Independent voice part security in polyphonic sections
- Coordinate vocal articulation with optional percussion accompaniment