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 is an inspirational choice for gospel,

Once the gospel swing gets started, it just never lets up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8 meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text is

A persistent underlying rhythm gives this setting of the Langston Hughes poem a powerful, mysterious drive. "Bring me all of your dreams, you dreamers. Bring me all of your Heart melodies, that I may wrap

This traditional spiritual will really come to life for your choir in this dynamic setting! From the powerful opening chords to the exhilarating call-and-response sections, this is a work that has long been

The traditional spirituals Down by the Riverside and Wade in the Water are joined with the original Take Me to the Water to create a gospel-style choral that packs a triple punch!

"You can do it, if you put your mind to it. Hold on, keep holding on. Lay your worries on me, I know we'll succeed. Never give up!" With empowering lyrics written by middle school students, this piece

Combining the traditional spiritual I Want To Be Ready, a powerful piano accompaniment, and a gospel setting, this arrangement allows the singers to really dig in and sing with the full power of

The Water Is Wide and Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie fit beautifully together in this gospel setting for younger choirs! It's an awesome way to introduce young singers to the style - the

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

Rollo Dilworth has combined this traditional freedom song - sung as an anthem of protest during the civil rights movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance - with the words of

Incorporating the spiritual All Night, All Day, this original gospel work by Rollo Dilworth makes a wonderful selection for young singers. The 6/8 groove and repetitive rhythms are easily learned

This arrangement presents the traditional spiritual with a rhythmic, vibrant gospel feel. Be sure to consider it for a performance with combined choirs, as the voice parts in the two editions are designed

Here's a gospel setting of the American folk hymn that gives the tune a rhythmic quality you haven't heard before.  A nice change of pace for any performance occasion.

Opening with a slow, unaccompanied statement of the refrain, this dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual then unfolds in a tremendously exciting way. Includes optional congas and electric bass.

Building on the heritage of the great arrangements of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth has created his own unique approach to the traditional spiritual. Through layering of motivic material

Two African-American spirituals, Rise, Shine, for Thy Light Is A-Comin' and This Little Light of Mine, are combined in this solid setting. They work together beautifully! This is

Andrae Crouch's signature song is treated with freshness and creativity in this arrangement, available for mixed, men's and women's choirs.  All you need is piano, bass and drums - and a good amount of