Michael Sweeney

From 'Wayne's World' and Queen, the rock anthem.

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.

One of the classic Beatles tunes from the 60's, this arrangement has a nice relaxed Latin/Rock groove. Even at this easy level, Mike uses some interesting textures and percussion writing to make this...

Turn your percussion section loose on this rousing feature number originally from the '60s, but turned into a hit by the Sugarhill Gang in the '80s. Guaranteed fun!

Turn your percussion section loose on this rousing feature number originally from the '60s, but turned into a hit by the Sugarhill Gang in the '80s. Guaranteed fun!

You'll have your beginning band really rockin' with this entertaining composition that features a catchy melody and tutti rhythms. There is even a section where the percussion is featured playing the...

Essential Elements Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32)

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...

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...

Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short fea...

Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short fea...

Here's that vintage rock 'n' roll song that appeals to all audiences. Michael's new arrangement for beginners features easy dotted rhythms.

Unmistakably Elvis all the way...this classic rock 'n' roll standard is done just right for beginners.

This hard-hitting arrangement of the biggest 'Steppenwolf' hit is guaranteed to be a favorite with your first year band students. A unison bass line and optional parts enhance your band's sound, even...

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...

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...

Includes: America, The Beautiful; America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee); Armed Forces Salute; Battle Hymn of the Republic; God Bless America; Hymn to the Fallen; The Patriot; The Star Spangled Banner; St...

This original from Michael Sweeney features a contemporary sounding swing shuffle groove, flowing melodic lines and an interesting harmonic structure. The solos can be played by any combination of alt...

Beginning jazz ensembles will sound great with this solid swing arrangement by Michael Sweeney. Featuring tutti scoring and easy rhythms, this is a perfect chart to teach the basics of style.

Introduce your beginning group to the concept of call and response (so common in early jazz) with this carefully written, easy arrangement of this well-known jazz standard. Like all titles in the Esse...

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1-2 Written in a medium swing tempo and based on modal harmonies, this effective original uses question and answer statements between the saxes and brass....

Made famous by the Count Basie band as well as countless other jazz artists, bring a bit of history to your young players with this familiar standard. This easy arrangement includes a nice mix of unis...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

Featuring a relaxed swing style and solid scoring throughout, here's a terrific chart for young players. Trombones finally get the spotlight, and the harmonies aren't dumbed down! Short solos are incl...