Michael Sweeney

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Everybody knows it, and your students will want to play it! The simple chord progression is perfect for encouraging your inexperienced improvisers. Online Audio available at www.halleonard.com

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...

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...

Irving Berling's unforgettable holiday classic is a perfect choice for your winter concert. This easy yet effective setting will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contempora...

This Beach Boys favorite is still popular with students today and Mike's easy arrangement makes it playable with even beginning groups. Written in a solid rock style with limited use of syncopation, t...

From the master of soul comes this catchy blues tune from the movie Ray. A distinctive feature is the alternating style between rhumba and straight ahead swing, and Michael's skillful arrangement make...

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...

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.

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,...

Bill Haley & The Comets made the top of the charts with this hit back in1955. And, it's as fun now as it was back then! This easy chart will sound great with any band.

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...

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Using only quarter notes in the melody, Michael has created a bluesy sounding original that will be a fun change of pace with your beginning groups.

This striking overture has established itself as a staple in many band programs across the country and appear on many state lists as well. Bold and exciting, this composition provides a wealth of vari...

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...

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.

This very playable yet effectively powerful setting of highlights from the hit Broadway musical about the life and times of the Wicked Witch of the West is now available in flexible format.

Here's the ever popular stone age TV theme in an arrangement that is easy to learn and fun to play.