Make A Joyful Noise: SATB Choral Octavo
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Make A Joyful Noise: SATB Choral Octavo

By Rollo Dilworth

Item: 35-DS00155091
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00155091

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About the Composer: Rollo Dilworth

Rollo Dilworth is a composer and arranger whose work spans choral, orchestral, and vocal music. His compositions have become standard repertoire in American schools and churches, where they're valued for their accessibility, emotional directness, and strong melodic writing. Dilworth brings a deep understanding of how choirs actually function: he writes parts that sit well for singers, designs arrangements that serve the text, and creates pieces that energize both performers and audiences.

Why we love this

Dilworth's text setting is immediately singable, which means your ensemble can focus on bringing warmth and conviction to the message rather than wrestling with the mechanics. The gospel-inflected harmonic language feels current and engaging without requiring specialized vocal techniques or extensive rehearsal time to realize effectively.

What to expect

The piece radiates affirmation and hope. There's an almost conversational quality to the language, as if inviting singers and listeners into a moment of shared celebration. The harmonic language carries warmth and authenticity rooted in sacred musical traditions.

Who it's for

This works for church choirs, school choirs preparing for festival adjudication, and community ensembles seeking material that's uplifting without being saccharine. SATB mixed choirs of intermediate capability will find the voicing accessible and rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build the harmonic richness gradually through stanza repeats; don't let all four parts sing at full voice from measure one. Layer in the harmony as the text intensifies.
  • Keep the rhythmic pulse energized and steady. Gospel-rooted material needs forward momentum, and even fermatas should serve the phrase shape rather than becoming resting points.
  • Shape dynamic contours within phrases rather than thinking in static verse and chorus dynamics. The piece breathes when each line has its own arc.
  • Pay particular attention to how the parts move against each other in the harmony; Dilworth often writes inner voices that complement rather than simply support the melody.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully in a concert that mixes devotional and joyful sacred repertoire; it could anchor a spring pops program or serve as a concert opener that establishes an optimistic tone. Consider placing it where you need a piece that builds community energy without requiring extended setup or context.

Skills your students will build

  • Gospel harmonic language and its characteristic resolutions
  • Sustaining forward momentum in slower, reverent material
  • Balancing independence in SATB voice leading while maintaining unified phrasing
  • Text painting and emotional connection to inspirational material

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