Christmas Time Is Here [R.Holmes] (R.Holmes)

“Christmas Time Is Here [R.Holmes] (R.Holmes)” is a big band arrangement by Roger Holmes of the original composition by Vince Guaraldi. The catalog record identifies the work for Big Band and lists a medium difficulty level, making that classification the primary preparation reference for musicians and directors reviewing the arrangement. The edition is documented at 31 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation provides a complete working overview of the ensemble: Vocal; Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1 through 4; Trombones 1 through 4; Guitar; Piano; Bass; and Drum Set. This instrumentation supports planning for a standard large-ensemble setup with a vocal part and rhythm section, while the catalog does not specify a separate style designation. The title includes the bracketed and parenthetical “R.Holmes” notation exactly as supplied in the metadata. For librarians, educators, and performers, the record offers clear information for selecting the correct ensemble format, assessing the stated difficulty, confirming the presence of both score and parts, and checking that the available player assignments match the listed 18 instruments or parts. No additional details about key, tempo, duration, featured solos, voicings, or performance history are provided in the catalog metadata. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement is documented as a 31-page edition with both a conductor score and individual parts. The listed setup includes Vocal, Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. Use these confirmed parts to plan personnel and score preparation. Q: Who arranged and composed this work? A: The arranger is Roger Holmes, and the original composer is Vince Guaraldi. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is documented? A: The catalog lists the difficulty as medium. Q: What does the catalog record include? A: The edition is 31 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes Vocal, five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set.