Set Me As A Seal: SATB Choral Octavo
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Set Me As A Seal: SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by John Leavitt

Item: 35-DS00368925
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 5
SKU: 35-DS00368925

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About the Arranger: John Leavitt

John Leavitt has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and accessible arrangers in choral music education. His catalog spans sacred and secular works across all levels, from middle school through advanced ensembles, and his writing consistently prioritizes singability without sacrificing musical substance. Teachers and directors value his arrangements for their clarity, intelligent voice leading, and the way they honor both the original material and the capabilities of student singers.

Why we love this

Leavitt's treatment of this sacred text balances devotional depth with genuine musicality that keeps singers engaged rather than simply processing notes. The SATB writing lies comfortably for developing voices while offering enough harmonic interest to reward careful listening, making it equally effective for festival programs and intimate liturgical settings.

What to expect

Quiet conviction. The text takes on an intimate, meditative quality through Leavitt's harmonic language, creating space for the listener to sit with the words rather than rushing past them. There's an undercurrent of faith that feels earned rather than proclaimed.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves directors seeking a musically substantial Easter or general sacred concert piece that works for treble and mixed choirs alike. It's ideal for singers with a year or two of part-singing experience and fits naturally into programs pairing contemporary arrangements with more traditional sacred repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the phrasing across entire phrases rather than stopping at bar lines; this allows the text to breathe and prevents the setting from feeling fragmentary.
  • Pay attention to the dynamic contours to clarify the emotional arc. Leavitt's marking choices are intentional, and honoring them reveals the spiritual intent of the arrangement.
  • Balance the voices so that the harmonies bloom without any single part dominating; this is particularly important in the sustained passages where blend directly affects resonance.

How to use it

Consider this for an Easter sunrise service, a spring choral concert that emphasizes sacred music, or a program exploring different musical settings of biblical text. Its five-page length makes it manageable for choirs with limited rehearsal time while substantial enough to anchor a short program segment.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit tone across phrases while maintaining textual clarity
  • Ensemble blend in four-part homophonic writing
  • Interpreting dynamic and expressive markings to enhance meaning
  • Balancing reverent character with natural, unaffected delivery

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