The Holmes Brothers
About Us
Benjamin Holmes
Benjamin Holmes (b.1991) is originally from Lubbock, Texas and earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education at Texas Tech University. During his time at Texas Tech he was a member of the Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Apocalypso Now Steel Band. While at Texas Tech, Benjamin was a percussion student of Dr. Lisa Rogers and Alan Shinn. Benjamin earned his masters in music performance from the University of Oklahoma in 2017 where he performed in the OU Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Percussion Orchestra, and Steel Band. Benjamin was a student of Dr. Lance Drege while at OU.
Benjamin is an active clinician throughout Texas and Oklahoma working in both concert and marching percussion. An active performer, Benjamin has performed all over the United states at the National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy (2013, 2014, 2017), PAS Oklahoma Day of Percussion(2016, 2017), Texas Music Educators Association Convention, PAS Canada Day of Percussion, and with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Benjamin’s latest compositions and arrangements are available from Tapspace Publications. Currently, Benjamin is the percussion coordinator/arranger for the University of Oklahoma bands and the Pride of Oklahoma percussion section. Benjamin proudly endorses Vic Firth sticks/mallets and Zildjian cymbals.
BME (education) - Texas Tech University
MM (performance) - University of Oklahoma
Cody Holmes
Cody Holmes (b.1995) is originally from Lubbock, Texas and earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education at Texas Tech University. During his time at Texas Tech he was a member of the Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Texas Tech University Symphony Orchestra, the Goin’ Band From Raiderland, and Apocalypso Now Steel Band. Cody was a percussion student of Dr. Lisa Rogers and Alan Shinn. Currently, Holmes is the Percussion Director for Greenville ISD in Greenville, TX and is endorsed as an Education Artist by Innovative Percussion.
As a performer, Cody is a well-rounded percussionist, obtaining titles such as Drumline Captain and Principal Percussionist of the University Symphony Orchestra while at Texas Tech. Holmes has also received high marks as a performer including his selection as finalist for the Texas Tech Concerto Competition. Cody has maintained a strong interest in writing since high school and published his first composition as an undergrad. Since then, his works have been performed internationally by students and professionals featuring performances in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. As the Percussion Director at Greenville High School, Holmes has worked to build a strong and relevant percussion program with consistent performances at local DFW Drumline Competitions and student involvement at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Competition. Cody also spends time teaching percussion at Grade School and College camps during the summer.
BME (education) - Texas Tech University