Dr. John Leavitt is a visiting guest professor and choral director at MNU this semester. Leavitt, a Kansas native, is a composer and conductor who has taught at Friends University in Wichita. His music for choir, orchestra and keyboard is performed throughout the country and has been heard in 30 countries across the globe.

Leavitt holds a bachelor's degree from Emporia State University, a master's degree from Wichita State University and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.