Rollo Dilworth

Another gem from one of today's preeminent arrangers of spirituals, Rollo Dilworth. Dilworth uses his signature style of textural layering, jazz/blues harmony, and vocal articulations to set this well...

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...

Evoking a spirit of adventure and exploration, this well-known poem by Robert Service is vividly set to music in a fresh and contemporary style. Young treble singers will be inspired to perform this f...

Deriving from a combination of two African American spirituals, Rise, Shine, for Thy Light Is A-Comin' and This Little Light of Mine this work for treble voices is a wonderful weaving of elements of b...

Throughout their history, African American spirituals have been sung in a variety of contexts, from plantation fields to places of worship to concert halls. The genre has served the purpose of communi...

Your singers will develop important expressive skills in this setting of two traditional spirituals, Walk Together, Children and There's Going To Be a Meeting Here Tonight, that combine in an upliftin...

Maya Angelou's immortal text is cared for, developed and placed into a worthy gospel treatise by the choral great Rollo Dilworth!

Written as a celebration of singing for racial and social justice this powerful work sets the 11th stanza of the Langston Hughes poem Freedom's Plow. Opening with a quote from America (My Country Tis...

Based on the poem Dreams by Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first African American poets to gain national prominence and recognition. Singing of the power of dreams and how they take flight. When the...

Exploring the essence of the butterfly and its impact on nature, the tonalities shift with each passing phrase in the music. Consequently, each line of the text has its own character. This inspired te...

Exploring the essence of the butterfly and its impact on nature, the tonalities shift with each passing phrase in the music. Consequently, each line of the text has its own character. This inspired te...

Here is a true concert and festival piece written for the choir without tenors. The baritone part is not for cambiata singers but manages to remain in a limited range for developing high school choirs...

Here is a true concert and festival piece written for the choir without tenors. The baritone part is not for cambiata singers but manages to remain in a limited range for developing high school choirs...

A persistent underlying rhythm gives this setting of the Langston Hughes poem a powerful and mysterious drive. Available separately: SATB, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:50.

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...

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...

Now available for SSA choirs, this traditional spiritual receives a glorious makeover in this fantastic arrangement. The gospel groove of the piece is irresistible and choirs will delight in proclaimi...

Peace, love, hope and the joy that comes from music that heals the heart and spirit - these are the true gifts of Christmas. This uplifting gospel-flavored song was premiered at the Deck the Hall Chri...

Peace, love, hope and the joy that comes from music that heals the heart and spirit - these are the true gifts of Christmas. This uplifting gospel-flavored song was premiered at the Deck the Hall Chri...

Celebrate the birth of the Christ Child with this driving and soulful arrangement by Rollo Dilworth. Sing along with the outstanding ChoirTrax or put a rhythm section together for a live worship exper...