Rollo Dilworth

Rollo Dilworth's arrangement of Marvin Gaye's landmark title track from the #1 album of all time (according to Rolling Stone) should be at the top of every choir's wishlist. Funk and soul wrapped up i...

Rollo Dilworth's arrangement of Marvin Gaye's landmark title track from the #1 album of all time (according to Rolling Stone) should be at the top of every choir's wishlist. Funk and soul wrapped up i...

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...

With a text based on Psalm 150, this a cappella anthem draws on elements from the African-American spiritual, jazz and gospel traditions. The opening four measures are contemplative but then the music...

With a text based on Psalm 150, this a cappella anthem draws on elements from the African-American spiritual, jazz and gospel traditions. The opening four measures are contemplative but then the music...

With a text by poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and incorporating the hymn tune Amazing Grace sung by a soloist and then audience/congregation, the chorus sings a jazz-influenced hymn to create a deeply felt...

With a text by poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and incorporating the hymn tune Amazing Grace sung by a soloist and then audience/congregation, the chorus sings a jazz-influenced hymn to create a deeply felt...

Rollo Dilworth at his finest! Building from an opening ostinato to a rousing finish, this concert work can be performed a cappella or accompanied. From the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Series.

An exciting and dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual, this substantial work is brimming with brilliance and virtuosity for choirs up to the challenge! Duration: ca. 3:15.

An exciting and dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual, this substantial work is brimming with brilliance and virtuosity for choirs up to the challenge! Duration: ca. 3:15.

Enjoy the challenge and reward of this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual with its vibrant rhythms and fresh harmonization. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:10.

Enjoy the challenge and reward of this contemporary setting of the traditional spiritual with its vibrant rhythms and fresh harmonization. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:10.

Based on two African American spirituals with additional words and music by the composer, this is a fantastic concert closer! Building from a layered unaccompanied opening section, the music builds in...

Based on two African American spirituals with additional words and music by the composer, this is a fantastic concert closer! Building from a layered unaccompanied opening section, the music builds in...

24 MORE Vocal Exercises for Warm-up & Workout. This second volume of the popular Choir Builders for Growing Voices series offers 24 MORE warm-ups and workouts for teaching proper vocal technique to yo...

In the traditional spiritual Let Me Fly, the chariot is presented as a symbol of freedom. This creative setting for 2-Part treble choirs offers lots of opportunities for musical growth and expression...

In the traditional spiritual Let Me Fly, the chariot is presented as a symbol of freedom. This creative setting for 2-Part treble choirs offers lots of opportunities for musical growth and expression...

The beloved spiritual Hold On is combined with excerpts from Freedom's Plow by Langston Hughes in this powerful and dramatic work commissioned by the St. Louis Symphony. Themes of the struggle for lib...

Two African American spirituals Who Built the Ark? and Hoist the Window, Noah combine for a creative telling of the story of Noah. Unison voices moving to call and response, vocal and body percussion...

This spiritual encourages us to persevere even in times of challenge and adversity. Set in a gospel style with call and response, and repeated refrains, this work builds to a climactic special chorus...

Set in a spirited gospel swing, the traditional African American spiritual is paired with When the Saints Go Marching In. With both songs referencing the chosen number of souls to ascend to heaven and...

Now available for treble voices, written for the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Children's Choir, this jazz-infused gospel original was inspired by the great spirituals of the past. Marked by invigor...

Maintenant disponible pour 2 parties. La pensée du "grand jour du jugement" était un thème important pour les esclaves qui comptaient sur une vie meilleure après l'esclavage pour les aider à traverser...

The inspirational text of Langston Hughes is set perfectly for young voices by Rollo Dilworth. An easy vocal ostinato works with the accompaniment to support the lyric. Available for 2-Part. Performan...

The inspirational text of Langston Hughes is set perfectly for young voices by Rollo Dilworth. An easy vocal ostinato works with the accompaniment to support the lyric. Available for 2-Part. Performan...