Dreamgirls (R.Holmes)

“Dreamgirls (R.Holmes)” is a big band sheet music arrangement credited to arranger Roger Holmes, with original composition credit given to Henry Krieger. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the style as not specified, so no particular stylistic classification is assigned here. The arrangement is documented at 65 pages and is marked advanced, providing a clear starting point for directors and performers assessing repertoire, instrumentation, and preparation requirements. Individual parts are confirmed for a 17-part instrumentation: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. This instrumentation gives ensembles a practical basis for checking personnel and section coverage before programming the arrangement. The catalog metadata does not confirm whether a conductor score is included, so that detail should be verified separately. Likewise, no style, duration, tempo, key, featured solo information, or other performance-specific details are assigned in the available record. For working musicians, the most reliable catalog references are the credited arranger and composer, the big band designation, the advanced difficulty level, the 65-page length, and the confirmed availability of individual parts. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement documented at 65 pages. Confirmed individual parts cover Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. The catalog record does not confirm a conductor score, and no style is specified. Q: Who arranged “Dreamgirls (R.Holmes)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Roger Holmes, with Henry Krieger listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What is the documented difficulty level? A: The catalog record lists the difficulty as advanced. Q: What materials and instrumentation are documented? A: Individual parts are confirmed for 17 listed instruments and parts. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata.