Michael Sweeney

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking African savanna with the timeless Disney classic 'Circle Of Life' from the global phenomenon 'The Lion King'. Composed by Elton John and Tim Rice, this iconic mast...

Bring pure joy and irresistible energy to the concert stage! With "Happy" from the global animated hit movie *Despicable Me 2*, Pharrell Williams created one of the most uplifting and successful pop a...

May the Force be with your concert band! With "Music from Star Wars: The Force Awakens," Hal Leonard brings John Williams' masterful film score straight to your concert stage. This thrilling arrangeme...

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.

Yabba Dabba Doo! Bring the unmistakable charm of television's favorite prehistoric family right to your concert stage with “(Meet) the Flintstones”. This lively Hal Leonard edition delivers the iconic...

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...

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....

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...

Bring pure playing joy and an infectious groove to the stage! With "Comin' Home Baby," masterfully arranged in a cool medium funk style, Hal Leonard presents the ideal chart for big bands. This soulfu...

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...

Dive into the golden age of jazz with the timeless classic "Stompin' At The Savoy"! This legendary swing anthem radiates pure joy and captures the electrifying atmosphere of Harlem's famous Savoy Ball...

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...

Mike was able to create an easy version of this classic from the swing era without sacrificing the sound and style of the original. The trumpet section is the primary featured section, however the sax...

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...

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...

Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion...

Featuring a dynamic yet easy melody, this powerful piece for first year-players will sound great with limited rehearsal time and help give your students confidence. Every section of the band has inter...

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...

Here is a good example of creative arranging using very limited technical demands. Michael has taken this familiar standard and converted it into a smooth-sounding Latin chart. A trumpet/alto duet sta...

All The Things You Are is undoubtedly one of the greatest timeless masterpieces in jazz history and one of Jerome Kern's finest creations. This stylish big band arrangement, published by Hal Leonard,...

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of jazz with the timeless classic "Caravan"! This masterful arrangement seamlessly blends pulsing Latin rhythms with driving swing, unleashing an incomparable...

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...

Originally a hit for Peggy March in 1963, this familiar pop song was revived for the movie Sister Act. This easy rock style arrangement is sure to become a favorite with beginning players and audience...

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.