Let There Be Peace On Earth (arr. Rollo Dilworth): 2-Part Choral Octavo
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Let There Be Peace On Earth (arr. Rollo Dilworth): 2-Part Choral Octavo

By Sy Miller and Jill Jackson / Arranged by Rollo Dilworth

Item: 35-DS01238749
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS01238749

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About the Composer: Sy Miller and Jill Jackson

Sy Miller and Jill Jackson wrote "Let There Be Peace On Earth" in 1955, creating one of the most enduring songs of the peace movement. Their collaboration produced a melody and text so direct and sincere that the song has transcended its era to become a fixture in schools, churches, and community gatherings across generations.

The song's simplicity is deceptive. Miller and Jackson understood that the most powerful messages often require the fewest notes and the clearest language. Their work demonstrates how accessible songwriting can carry genuine emotional weight without sacrificing artistic integrity.

Why we love this

Rollo Dilworth's arrangement respects the song's meditative core while making it achievable for developing choirs. The two-part writing sits comfortably in young voices, and the harmonic language remains transparent enough that singers hear how their parts function together. This is the kind of piece that builds confidence while teaching something real about blend and intonation.

What to expect

Quiet and contemplative. The song inhabits a reflective space, inviting singers into meditation rather than celebration. There's warmth here, but it's the warmth of collective intention rather than triumphalism.

Who it's for

Middle school, high school, and adult community choirs looking for repertoire with real substance but accessible ranges and part-writing. Directors who want a piece that genuinely teaches without condescension find this arrangement particularly valuable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the melody with restraint and clarity rather than dramatic weight. The power emerges from honest singing, not pushing.
  • Shape phrases toward their textual meaning rather than melodic peaks. Notice where words like 'peace' and 'love' fall, and let those anchor your musical choices.
  • Balance the two parts so both lines remain audible. Young singers often hear their own part strongly and miss what the other voice contributes to the overall sonority.
  • Practice soft singing early and often. This piece asks for vulnerability, which requires vocal control your choir may need time to develop.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert closer, especially when paired with other works exploring themes of unity or hope. The ten-page score also makes it suitable for festival programming, where directors seek pieces that showcase vocal maturity without excessive technical demands.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing sustained tones with steady support and consistent tone quality
  • Balancing two independent melodic lines while maintaining blend
  • Responding to text and meaning as drivers of musical phrasing
  • Singing pianissimo passages with clarity rather than loss of focus

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