Respect (arr. Roger Holmes): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Aretha Franklin / Arranged by Roger Holmes
Item: 35-PK01211462
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Put a little soul into your next concert with this classic recorded by Aretha Franklin. Great fun for the band and vocalist alike! Also includes a solo for tenor.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01211462
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About the Artist: Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin redefined what soul music could achieve, commanding every room she entered with her four-octave voice and uncompromising musicianship. Her 1967 recording of "Respect" became an anthem that transcended pop music, anchoring itself in the civil rights movement and becoming a cultural touchstone that endures across generations.
Why we love this
Roger Holmes strips away nothing essential while adapting this powerhouse track for ensemble. The arrangement respects the song's structural integrity and its demands on the vocalist, giving your band genuine material to support rather than mere accompaniment.
What to expect
Assertive and grounded, with that irresistible bounce that makes people listen. The arrangement carries the original's backbone of soul and groove without pretension, inviting your band to feel the song rather than simply execute the notes.
Who it's for
Ensembles with a strong vocalist and comfortable with popular repertoire that carries real cultural weight. Your rhythm section needs to be solid, and your horn players should enjoy playing music that sits between jazz and R&B idioms.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythm section lock in early. The groove is everything; spend rehearsal time getting the pocket right before layering the horns.
- The tenor solo section is your moment to highlight an individual player. Choose someone who listens well and can navigate the changes with confidence.
- Balance the vocal line above the ensemble texture; Aretha's presence demands space, and your vocalist needs room to breathe and project.
How to use it
Reserve this for a concert where you can build genuine energy. It works powerfully as a closer on a jazz or pops program, or as a statement piece that reminds audiences why contemporary music matters in concert settings.
Skills your students will build
- Supporting a lead vocalist within a jazz idiom
- Reading and executing R&B/soul-influenced rhythmic figures
- Maintaining groove-oriented phrasing in ensemble parts
- Solo improvisation over jazz changes (tenor section)
- Dynamic balancing between solo and tutti sections