Roger Holmes

This memorable hit recorded by Earth, Wind, & Fire provides some of the nicest harmonies in today's music. This outstanding ballad featuring Flugel and Alto Sax is the perfect addition to any program.

Featured as the opening theme for the popular Drew Carey Show, this is high energy rock at its best.

Roger has taken this rock classic by The Doors and created a very playable and solid sounding arrangement for young players. Included is a solo for alto, tenor or trumpet and the modal harmonies make...

The music of Vince Guaraldi became almost as much a part of the Peanuts television specials as the characters themselves. In this very playable version Roger features alto and trumpet on the familiar...

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...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove.

Sly & the Family Stone became a household name in the late '60s, and this up-tempo rock tune typifies this group's energetic and funky style. This one will be a blast for your students to play and a b...

Drawing inspiration from the hot version recorded by Aretha Franklin, Roger Holmes takes this Motown favorite (originally recorded by Sam & Dave) and creates a sizzling chart for big band. A driving r...

Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful arena rock tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart finishes with a driving rock vamp featuring guitar or ot...

Recorded by pop artist Christina Aguilera, this is one of those rare contemporary pop tunes that actually works great with a jazz ensemble! With built-in horn riffs and a driving rock pulse, this is s...

This 1977 hit by Bob Seger features a distinctive rock style from the heartland with a medium tempo pulse and strong melodies. Here's a powerful chart that will sound great even with younger players.

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985, here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985, here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

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...

Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top's best-known hits. This hard-driving rock arrangement will sound great even without long beards and hot cars!

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...

Originally released by Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back in the limelight thanks to numerous movie usages including the opening sequence of Guardians of the Galaxy V...

Billie Eilish took the pop music scene by storm with this chart-topping hit from 2019. Catchy and quirky, this fun arrangement features a driving rock style, interesting parts for all players, and an...

Introduce 6/8 to your jazz ensemble with this excellent arrangement of Metallica's hit ballad from their historic Black album.

Ozzy Osbourne's iconic power ballad from the early '90s is perfectly scored for young jazz ensemble.

Ozzy Osbourne's iconic power ballad from the early '90s is perfectly scored for young jazz ensemble.

This hypnotic medium rock tune was a hit for the group War back in the '70s. Roger's effective adaptation for jazz ensemble is perfect for something a little different on your next program. Includes w...