Rarely does a song come along that no one seems to get tired of hearing or playing. Happy is just that song, and here is a very easy arrangement with limited ranges and rhythms perfect for second year...
From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style. This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive, yet authentic-sounding rhyt...
A collection of popular movie songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists with optional accompaniment CD or tape. Each arrangement is correlated with a specific page in t...
Josef Zawinul and the jazz fusion group Weather Report broke new ground with this innovative composition. This easy version maintains the drive and power of the original and will sound great with matu...
From the Disney blockbuster movie, here is an easy adaptation of the dramatic and exciting main themes. Including The Medallion Calls and The Black Pearl, Michael's skillful arrangement is accessible...
One of the most recognizable themes ever written. This easy arrangement stays true to the original 5/4 version and features the saxes on the melody with the brass on those signature rhythmic punches.
As a follow up to the popular Movie Favorites, this eagerly awaited collection features the hottest movie themes arranged for full band or individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). In the...
Every concert needs a little fun! One of the best-know songs from the Disney classic Mary Poppins, Mike has cleverly arranged this tune by passing the melody around to every section, plus using a few...
Powerful themes from the first Pirates movie, The Curse of the Black Pearl. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced inst...
Elton John and Tim Rice created memorable songs for Disney's The Lion King including this powerful ballad, arranged here for very young players.
From the hit movie 'Encanto', here's an easy version of the song everyone is talking about!
This easy arrangement of the #1 hit recorded by Walk the Moon features modest ranges and simplified rhythms, but still captures the exciting flavor of the original.
Organize concerts with your beginning groups quickly and painlessly with this marvelous band collection of arrangements from the popular Essential Elements Band Series. Featuring 15 titles that correl...
Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...
Here is a very easy arrangement of the familiar music from Jurassic Park. Now even beginning players can enjoy one of John Williams' most iconic themes.
Scored for just 4 parts and flexible instrumentation, here's an easy version of the timeless hit from The Lion King.
Featuring the familiar themes from the original 'Pirates' movie, here is an easy flex version of this stirring and dramatic music.
Highlights from Aladdin by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. Includes: Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me and A Whole New World. Arranged by Michael Sweeney for Concert Band. Score and parts.
Even using the reduced instrumentation inherent in the Flex-Band format, Michael brings the power and excitement of the original in this authentic-sounding arrangement for inexperienced players. Inclu...
Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic. Using interesting textures and alternating between a Latin groove and swing, this is a very effective production number with limited technical dema...
Kenny Dorham's well-known jazz standard is a perfect fit for young combos. This smooth-sounding arrangement uses a nice mix of unison and chordal scoring along with a flexible solo section.
Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: Another One Bites the Dust and We Will Rock You.
Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34).
Classic '60s rock from the group Steppenwolf. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using jus...
High energy head-banging rock from Blink 182. Great for pep bands or in the stands, this one is sure to get the crowd going!
Masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album, notated here in 3/4 for young players.
Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, pia...
Set in a distinctive medium swing/shuffle groove, Michael's version for young ensembles presents a contemporary styling of this classic song from Porgy and Bess. Mixing a variety of ensemble textures,...
Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian...
Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). From our very easiest series, Mike has created a bluesy sounding original using only quarter notes and half notes (percussion have a...
This striking overture provides a wealth of variety and teaching material in an attractive setting that students will love to play. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exc...
Essential Elements Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32). Written for the '96 Olympic Games in Atlanta, this stirring theme has been superbly arranged for younger bands by Michael Sweeney. Soli...
Includes themes from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and E. T. (The Extra-Terrestrial). Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalance...
Here are the main themes from the popular Disney/Pixar movie Brave in a concise and easy to learn setting for very young players. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time.
Specifically arranged for second year players, here is a great-sounding version of this classic movie theme featuring limited ranges and easy rhythms.
Carefully scored for 2nd year players, but still using a nice variety in textures and scoring, here is the familiar main theme from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This will sound great with limited re...
Discovery Plus - Grade 2. Michael Sweeney has arranged several of the prominent themes from Stephan Spielberg's hit movie in a medley designed especially for developing groups. Easy transitions and pr...
Using the gentle 'Evacuating London' theme coupled with energetic and triumphant strains from 'The Battle', Michael has crafted a very effective arrangement at an easy level. Amazingly sophisticated s...
Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scott...
Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowin...
Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just four parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.
Anyone who remembers Blood, Sweat & Tears will instantly recognize this jazz-rock classic from the '60s. Perfect for teaching rock to beginning bands, this easy chart gives every section a chance to s...
At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a g...
Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether you are using this book as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself, this play-along book wil...
In celebration of mankind's connection to our planet, Michael has created an extraordinary work for band using an intriguing array of composition devices and captivating melodies. Listeners are immers...
Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24).
The dramatic power and depth of Moussorgsky's masterwork is fully maintained in this magnificent adaptation for younger players. Carefully researched from the original piano work, Michael usesthree mo...
Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate rhythms. You'll still find the trademark alternating...
A medium Latin rock groove is featured in this familiar tune originally recorded by Sade. The solo section features easy changes (2 chords) and sample written solos for every instrument. Also included...
This great jazz standard by Kenny Dorham is now available in a playable arrangement for young players! There is a touch of the original combo scoring as well as the original background figures scored...
With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a choru...
One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Manteca endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexit...
From one of the greatest musicals of all time, here is Bernstein's ever-popular Mambo in a carefully adapted and edited version that reduces some of the extreme technical demands of the original. This...
Here is a very playable yet effectively powerful setting of highlights from the hit Broadway musical about the Wicked Witch of the West. Includes: No One Mourns the Wicked, Dancing Through Life, Defyi...
The landmark musical West Side Story introduced a masterful musical score by Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic medley for young players is scored for flexible instrumentation and includes the timeless s...
One of the key moments from the hit Broadway musical Wicked centers around this powerful song. Here is an authentic-sounding arrangement that even beginners can enjoy.
Made famous by The Beach Boys, even beginning bands can have fun with this rock hit from the '60s. The simple rhythm patterns make this one quick to learn. Beginning Pops - Grade 1 (1:20).
Ben E. King's classic love song gets a treatment from Mike Sweeney that is exceptionally playable and will be widely enjoyed by beginning bands.
The Beach Boys classic comes alive in this terrific arrangement playable by first year musicians. Plenty of fun!
Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11).
Let your beginners crank up the energy level on their very first concert with this driving rock original. Featuring tutti rhythms and nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), every sect...
One of the best-known tunes from the swing era is this classic from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This updated chart from Mike Sweeney features very comfortable ranges, easy rhythmic patterns, and short...
Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...
Here is an easy-to-use set of warm-ups and style studies designed for beginning bands. Each of the 8 short exercises focuses on a specific concept or scale. No complicated instructions or diagrams to...
Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...
(Nowak & Sweeney) Grade 2. Online Audio available at www.halleonard.com
This Duke Ellington jazz classic is arranged here for saxophone quartet and features optional rhythm section.
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious 'The Parting Glass. ' The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like 'Tha...
Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effectis so...
Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney, Peter Blair, Jerry Nowak, and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed Discovery Jazz Series and provide an...
Well-scored new arrangement for younger players, for holiday use or most any program. (Expert Level)
Even if you're not from Wisconsin, we suspect that many of you actually like this song! If nothing else, this is great fun for the audience and band. Try to get your school principal (or coach, etc.)...
Written as a very easy first parade tune, this arrangement features easy brass ranges and optional whistling at the beginning with the flutes and percussion. Solidly scored and easy to learn!
If you are looking for a little gospel rock to spice up your next concert, check out this new original from Michael Sweeney. Featuring catchy riffs and a flexible solo section, this hot chart is fresh...
Who would have figured you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? This easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible...
This is the song that every band wants to play, and this very easy arrangement makes it possible for even beginning jazz ensembles. Don't miss out on the fun!
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Includes Another One Bites the Dust and We Will Rock You.
(F Horn parts optional)
From Leonard Bernstein's masterwork Mass, this tuneful ballad has become its best-known and most often recorded song. Here is a beautifully poignant setting for band, authentically transcribed by Mich...
Bluesy medium-tempo shuffle with an attitude! Written with wailing sax lines and solid brass punches, here's one chart that lives up to its title. Written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto.
Here's the classic Miles Davis tune from the landmark album Kind Of Blue carefully arranged for young groups. Written in 3/4 for ease of reading, Mike has kept the feel and sound of the original in th...
This jazz classic adapts perfectly for young players. The tempo is moderate and the swing figures are easy to play. The blues form makes it easy for inexperienced improvisers and sample solos are incl...
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and cal...
Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Caref...
One of Andrew Lloyd Webber's early musicals, Joseph features an appealing variety of songs and styles and remains as popular as ever before. This medley for flexible instrumentation includes: Jacob an...
Here's the ever popular stone age TV theme in an arrangement that is easy to learn and fun to play.
Here is a fun yet easy arrangement of the energetic island rock theme from the hit 1960s TV series. Your percussion section in particular will want to play this all the time!
From the highly acclaimed Steven Spielberg film, this emotional hymn by John Williams evokes a feeling of hope and strength amid the overall tone of reverence. This arrangement is beautifully scored f...
From the classic animated film An American Tail came this beautiful pop ballad recorded by Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram in 1987. Here's a full-sounding version that very young players can enjoy.
Imagine the mist rising on a secluded Scottish valley to reveal a festival of song and dance. Here's a marvelous piece in a variety of styles that uses a mix of original themes and folk songs from the...
Music has power to help us heal and cope with the loss of loved ones. Using the beloved traditional Scottish ballad The Parting Glass combined with an original new melody, here is a beautifully paced...
Beautiful rendition of the beloved American song. (Artist Level)
