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...
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...
Set in a medium gospel swing tempo and incorporating the spiritual I'm Gonna Sing, this joyful selection is a powerful concert opener that will energize every program! Performance Time: Approx. 3:10....
In the traditional spiritual Let Me Fly, the chariot is presented as a symbol of freedom. This creative setting, now available for SATB voices, offers lots of opportunities for musical growth and expr...
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!
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...
Rollo Dilworth has arranged this timeless spiritual with his signature unique harmonies and wonderful piano writing. This gospel setting includes a strong mix of unison and call and response passages...
No sitting still on this one! Rollo Dilworth has created a winner with his arrangement of this spiritual favorite. Your choir and congregation will be captivated by the insistent and building rhythm o...
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...
Uses: General, Heaven Scripture: Revelation 21:4 No sitting still on this one! Rollo Dilworth has created a winner with his arrangement of this perennial favorite. Your choir and congregation will be...
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...
Now available for treble voices! This African American spiritual is a song of celebration, anticipation, freedom and hope. Rhythmic and energized vocal lines are layered over the pulsing accompaniment...
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...
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...
This spiritual tells the story of Moses leading the Israelites to safety through the parted waters of the Red Sea. This arrangement, set in a flowing 6/8 meter, features gospel and jazz style harmonie...
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...
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...
The unmistakable flair of an urban gospel style is front and center in this arrangement of a classic spiritual. Carefully considered idiomatic part writing opens this engaging genre to choirs of every...
Two folksongs from different origins are expertly paired in this setting that is ideal for younger or less experienced choirs. Gospel harmonies and an underlying rhythmic groove add contemporary flair...
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...
