Sheet Music Downloads by Rollo Dilworth

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...

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...

This extraordinarily beautiful song will create a shimmering moment in performance. Ideal for graduation and many other concert occasions, your singers will shine! Available separately: SATB, SSA, Sho...

The Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel The Color Purple offers a powerful and life-affirming gospel score. Beginning quietly, this song builds steadily into the uplifting show finale:...

The Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel The Color Purple offers a powerful and life-affirming gospel score. Beginning quietly, this song builds steadily into the uplifting show finale:...

This extraordinarily beautiful song will create a shimmering moment in performance. Ideal for graduation and many other concert occasions, your singers will shine! Available separately: SATB, SSA, Sho...

The Broadway adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel The Color Purple offers a powerful and life-affirming gospel score. Beginning quietly, this song builds steadily into the uplifting show finale:...

Now available for SATB! Building on the heritage of the great arrangements of Hairston and Hogan, Rollo Dilworth creates his own unique approach in this setting for treble voices. Through layering of...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Now available for 2-Part. The thought of "the great judgment day" was an important theme to the slaves who relied on a better life after to help them through their slavery. This spiritual is full of h...

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...

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....

A vibrant and rhythmic setting of the traditional Old Testament spiritual, this work relates a narrative that celebrates David's victory over the mighty giant Goliath. An excellent honor choir or conc...