Michael Sweeney

Combining a district-wide extravaganza for players of all levels creates an exciting spectacle for parents, while providing much needed incentives for the younger players. Shorewood Overture is specif...

Celebrating its 130th anniversary, the Woodstock City Band of Woodstock, Illinois (at one time known as Spring City) commissioned this dynamic overture honoring the long-standing tradition of summer c...

River Rendezvous conceived as a work for multi-level band festivals, however it also serves as a dynamic stand-alone composition for grade 3 bands. Representing moods and scenes of the Fox River in so...

Opening with a lyric section featuring a solo for flugelhorn (or trumpet), this appealing work includes sensuous melodies surrounded by lush and 'bluesy' harmonies. The uptempo 'mambo' kicks in with a...

Exploring different facets of time, this unique work utilizes a wide range of compositional devices, including periods of carefully controlled aleatoric playing, a dizzying effect of multiple ticking...

Exploring different facets of time, this unique work utilizes a wide range of compositional devices, including periods of carefully controlled aleatoric playing, a dizzying effect of multiple ticking...

Fun and clever theme from the hit movie and TV show.

Michael Sweeneys arrangement for developing bands pays tribute to Americas legendary song writer, George Gershwin. Strike Up The Band, Summertime, and Rhapsody In Blue are skillfully arranged in this...

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...

Combine an aggressive percussion undercurrent along with powerful riffs, clapping, stomping, and other noisy effects, and you have a marvelous extravaganza sure to be enjoyed by players and listeners...