I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes: SATB Choral Octavo
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I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes: SATB Choral Octavo

By Rollo Dilworth

Item: 35-DS01280133
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS01280133

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About the Composer: Rollo Dilworth

Rollo Dilworth has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary choral composition, with a particular gift for combining accessible musicality with substantive artistic depth. His output spans sacred and secular works across multiple voicings, and his pieces are staples in festivals and concert seasons nationwide, valued equally by high school choirs breaking into more sophisticated repertoire and professional ensembles seeking fresh material.

Why we love this

Dilworth's setting carries real spiritual weight without requiring a sectarian context, making it an excellent choice for secular concert programming that still respects the text's dignity. The writing balances transparent part writing with moments of harmonic richness that reward careful listening, and the length gives singers enough material to sink their teeth into without becoming unwieldy for preparation.

What to expect

The piece unfolds with contemplative grace, anchored by a text of quiet confidence. Dilworth's harmonic language sits comfortably between tradition and contemporary sensibility, creating moments of warmth and resonance without emotional excess.

Who it's for

This octavo fits intermediate to advancing choirs with solid blend and basic facility in four-part writing. The text and musical scope make it especially suitable for choirs that have moved beyond beginning repertoire but aren't yet tackling large festival works.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrases with attention to text stress and natural speech patterns rather than strictly metric divisions; the lyrical quality depends on your willingness to breathe at musical rather than merely technical moments.
  • Balance the inner voices carefully in homophonic passages so that the harmonic progression emerges clearly; sopranos and altos often dominate by default, but the tenor and bass lines carry essential color.
  • Allow dynamics to respond to harmonic tension and text meaning rather than treating them as separate from the musical argument.

How to use it

Consider pairing this with other choral works that explore themes of hope or spiritual reflection for a cohesive concert segment, or program it standalone as a centerpiece of a secular choral concert where it can breathe without competing with more demanding repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Four-part harmonic independence and voice leading in SATB texture
  • Lyrical phrasing and text-driven interpretation in a concert setting
  • Balance and blend in passages requiring inner voice clarity
  • Interpretation of moderate harmonic complexity in tonal settings

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