Michael Sweeney

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song, Michael uses lush harmonies, varieties in texture, and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players....

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.

Beautiful rendition of the beloved American song. (Artist Level)

This long-standing concert band favorite is now available for string orchestra! Michael Sweeney's toe-tapping medley of two traditional Scottish songs ("The Parting Glass" and "Fairy Love Song") will...

This long-standing concert band favorite is now available for string orchestra! Michael Sweeney's toe-tapping medley of two traditional Scottish songs ("The Parting Glass" and "Fairy Love Song") will...

This long-standing concert band favorite is now available for string orchestra! Michael Sweeney's toe-tapping medley of two traditional Scottish songs ("The Parting Glass" and "Fairy Love Song") will...

Beautiful rendition of the beloved American song. (Artist Level)

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...

Here is an easy version of Al Jarreau's funky jazz favorite. The rhythms have been simplified without losing the great feel of the original. Online Audio available at www.halleonard.com

Bring pure soul and an irresistible groove to the stage! With "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", the world-famous classic by jazz legend Joe Zawinul, you are sure to thrill musicians and audiences alike. Masterfu...

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Here is a marvelous yet easy arrangement of this familiar spiritual in a gospel-rock style. The flutes and percussion start things of...

Based on the successful arrangement of the standard made famous by John Coltrane, this combo chart features a 3/4 pattern with all sections getting a chance at the chorus and the easy solo section is...

Based on the successful arrangement of the standard made famous by John Coltrane, this combo chart features a 3/4 pattern with all sections getting a chance at the chorus and the easy solo section is...

Essential Elements Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15).

Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, Afro Blue became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm, alon...

Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, Afro Blue became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm, alon...

Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, Afro Blue became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm, alon...

Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, Afro Blue became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm, alon...

Bring an unmistakable soul-jazz groove to the concert stage with the timeless classic "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"! Originally composed by jazz legend Joe Zawinul, this world-famous masterpiece unfolds its f...

Bring the irresistible groove of the swing revival era straight to your concert stage! With "Zoot Suit Riot," the legendary jump swing mega-hit by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies, your concert band will ef...

The riff's the thing with this new swing classic from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

This year your band can pay tribute to the great Duke Ellington on the 100th anniversary of his birth. From his incredible legacy of American jazz songs, Michael Sweeney has selected three of Duke's b...

Here is the distinctive Duke Ellington classic in a very easy setting for band. By using a moderately fast tempo in 4/4 Michael was able to capture the feel of the original using nothing faster than a...