Accessible concert music with energy and excitement are the hallmarks of Rollo Dilworth's music. This is perfect for the concert stage or the sanctuary.
The dramatic song 'Stand Up,' from the movie, 'Harriet,' depicts the determined mindset of Harriet Tubman as she led escaped slaves out of the South to freedom in the North. Song themes highlight cour...
Dilworth pays homage to Moses Hogan in this powerhouse. A tambourine drives the rhythm as the fiery vocals build to a breathtaking ending. Spectacular! Available for SATB divisi a cappella. Performanc...
This Freedom Song was sung as an anthem of protest during the Civil Rights Movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance of the people who sang them. The composer has combine...
This arrangement of the traditional spiritual is set in a style that includes elements of both the spiritual and gospel genres. It uses modulation and word painting to evoke the concept of 'climbing t...
The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this powerful setting marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a confident piano accompaniment and strong...
The great Poet and essayist Langston Hughes used the power of words to speak out against racism, division, poverty and greed. In this new setting of the poem Give Us Our Peace, we first hear the Afric...
This traditional spiritual is set in an easy gospel swing with three partner-style melodies that all combine in the final chorus for an audience-pleasing finish! Super easy to learn and lots of fun to...
Celebrate the new life that spring brings in this work that is based on a Langston Hughes text and features a baritone soloist, call and response phrases between upper and lower voices, and finally a...
Rollo Dilworth at his best! A powerful piano part coupled with strong choral writing makes this a perfect closer for all-state and honor choirs. Not to be missed!
Antonin Dvorak wrote his 9th Symphony From the New World while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America. He was directly influenced by Harry T. Burleigh, a student at the N...
Discovery Level 3 The 6/8 meter supported by a djembe gives this spiritual a feeling of momentum that is fresh and contemporary. The gospel harmonies and voice parts are well-crafted for middle school...
Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of the hymn, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, originally performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass Choir, this setting has been lowered a step and a bass part a...
Combining original lyrics with quotes from Down by the Riverside and Wade in the Water, Rollo Dilworth creates a contemporary gospel piece that drives towards a climactic layered chorus ending. Availa...
Evoking the visions of John the Revelator, this African American spiritual depicts the twelve gates of the city that represents eternal freedom. This arrangement features the traditional as well as or...
Opening with a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain, this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual then unfolds into a dramatic layering thematic treatment that is tremendously exciti...
Already available for SATB and SSA, now, at last, an arrangement for men. With a powerful piano accompaniment, your men will really be able to dig in and sing with the full power of their voices.
The Colorado Trail is an American cowboy song and it is a real trail stretching from Denver, through the Rocky Mountains, and ending near the town of Durango. If you travel this trail from beginning t...
This is a rhythmic, contemporary, gospel-style anthem with words that challenge all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Available for SATB and TTBB
This spirited telling of the story of Jonah is sure to be a favorite of singers young and old alike. The strong accompaniment helps support the energetic vocal lines as they recall the three days and...
Rollo Dilworth's exciting arrangement of this gospel favorite is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Jesus, our Savior and King. The gospel swing rhythms scored for 3 trumpets, piano, bass, guita...
Now available for male voice choir! This traditional spiritual is set in an easy gospel swing with three partner-style melodies that all combine in the final chorus for an audience-pleasing finish! Su...
This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text, while the harmonic, melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented firs...