Roger Holmes

Here's a chart that will make your band sound great and is not that hard to sing. Roger's medium up-tempo arrangement of this Irving Berlin favorite features excellent accompaniment writing as well as...

Bring cinematic suspense to the stage! Aside from "Take Five," the legendary theme from "Mission: Impossible" is undoubtedly the most famous piece in 5/4 time ever written. This first-class big band c...

Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express, here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic, and the brass licks are blistering. S...

Made famous by the Blues Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with your band. Roger's arrangement features a driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the...

Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical (and recent motion picture) Les Misérables in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles. A beautiful change of pace fo...

From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of...

Nothing says good ol' rock and roll quite like Elvis Presley's version of this great tune. This chart is written with a strong shuffle groove and features the familiar stop-time opening followed by a...

This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You...

Bring the ultimate 1980s pop classic to the big band stage! With "Thriller," made world-famous by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, you can unleash pure energy and an irresistible groove in your conce...

From the acclaimed album Off the Wall, this familiar rock hit was tops on the charts for four weeks in 1979 and helped establish Michael Jackson as a creative force in pop music. This arrangement feat...

This rock hit was released by the Beatles in 1964, and famously featured in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Here is a hard-hitting and energetic version arranged for young players. Online Audio av...

Recorded in 1966 by the Spencer Davis Group, this classic rock hit is a true icon of the era and popular yet today. This powerful arrangement features the signature bass riff and familiar style and me...

Metallica's iconic rock ballad "Nothing Else Matters" from their groundbreaking "Black Album" is truly one of the greatest milestones in music history. With this first-class big band edition from reno...

This recent Grammy Award-winning hit from the group Coldplay is sure to be recognized by students and audiences alike. Roger's solid chart gives every section a chance at the melody, as well as solos...

Opening softly and featuring an alto sax soloist, this chart builds intensity steadily throughout, leading to the powerful final chorus. This is a very effective arrangement of one of Michael Jackson'...

Roger Holmes has turned Adele's Song of the Year into an effective and powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded around to various sections, along with counterlines and background patte...

Bring genuine pop history and electrifying energy to your stage! Madonna's unforgettable gospel-rock anthem "Like a Prayer," which dominated global charts in the 1990s and recently made a spectacular...

Bring pure soul and infectious energy to the stage with the timeless Motown classic 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine'! This compelling arrangement, set in a laid-back medium rock groove, perfectly ca...

Nat King Cole's classic recording from 1951 and then the duet version recorded by his daughter Natalie in 1991 helped to make this tune truly unforgettable. This well-paced version for vocal soloist s...

This slow cooking shuffle tune became a trademark for Booker T. & The MG's. Roger has done a nice job of adapting it for young players while keeping the feel of the original. Includes solos for alto o...

Originally recorded by Sam and Dave, and made popular by The Blues Brothers, this well-known rhythm and blues workhorse is a natural for jazz ensemble. In the skilled hands of Roger Holmes, this one f...

Here is a rare gem of a tune that will be recognized immediately by your audience and players alike. In a great swing chart for young bands by Roger Holmes, this catchy melody just makes you feel good...

Bring magical holiday warmth and a touch of sweet nostalgia to your stage: "Christmas Time Is Here," the touching and world-famous ballad from the beloved classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas," is unden...

Bring festive musical joy to your repertoire! With the beloved Christmas classic "Frosty the Snow Man" from the renowned publisher Hal Leonard, your saxophone quartet is sure to delight any audience....

Bring pure swing and infectious jazz energy to the stage! "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" is Duke Ellington's timeless masterpiece that has captivated musicians and audiences for...