Let Me Fly: 2-Part Choral Octavo
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Let Me Fly: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Arranged by Rollo Dilworth

Item: 35-DS00253252
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00253252

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About the Arranger: Rollo Dilworth

Rollo Dilworth is a composer and arranger whose work centers on African American spirituals and the choral traditions rooted in that repertoire. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musical integrity, making them valuable resources for directors seeking to build diverse concert programs with pieces that engage both singers and audiences.

Dilworth has developed a distinctive voice in educational choral writing by honoring the historical and cultural weight of spirituals while creating parts that sit comfortably for young and developing singers. His work reflects a deep understanding of what makes arrangements work in the rehearsal room.

Why we love this

Dilworth's treatment of this spiritual balances emotional resonance with singability across a wide range of voice types. The 2-part voicing opens this piece to singers at earlier stages of their training without flattening its expressive potential, making it ideal for mixed ensembles that want substantive, culturally grounded repertoire on their programs.

What to expect

There is an inherent aspiration in this spiritual, a reaching upward that Dilworth captures without overcomplicating the musical surface. The piece holds space for singers to connect with both the lyrical content and the historical weight of the form, creating moments of genuine dignity and hope in performance.

Who it's for

Directors building choral programs with spirituals will find this accessible entry point for younger or less experienced singers. It works equally well in middle school settings where voice change and limited range are considerations, and in community or adult choirs seeking repertoire that connects to meaningful musical traditions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody through purposeful dynamic choices rather than uniform volume. Spirituals live in the nuance of when and how you push sound forward.
  • Listen for the independence of the two parts in homophonic sections. Even simple textures require clarity of line so neither voice disappears into the other.
  • Let the text breathe between phrases. Resist the urge to connect every musical thought; rests carry their own weight in this repertoire.
  • Build the piece from the harmonic foundation upward. Part Two often carries crucial supporting material that shapes how Part One should land.

How to use it

This arrangement functions well as part of a spirituals concert block, where it can anchor programming around this genre without requiring advanced vocal technique from your singers. It also serves as an effective bridge between simpler choral repertoire and more complex spiritual arrangements, building both skills and cultural literacy across your ensemble.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining legit tone across longer phrases
  • Blending two distinct lines while maintaining individual voice independence
  • Understanding the cultural and historical context of African American spirituals
  • Shaping musical phrases through intentional dynamic control
  • Responding to text inflection in a genre rooted in oral tradition

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