Michael Sweeney

Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...

A unique three movement work for five timpani and electric piano. Its movements, Jazz, Reggae and Fusion are both fun and challenging.

This Duke Ellington jazz classic is arranged here for saxophone quartet and features optional rhythm section.

Forties-style swing favorite for Trumpet Trio or Ensemble with optional rhythm section or piano accompaniment.

A fun rock groove that features those who will have complete world power in the near future - your percussion section.

A challenging duet in 5/4 time for two advanced performers. An excellent piece for recital or adjudication.

A starting system for all band methods - over 97% of a test-market group of students chose to stay in band after using Instant Success! The 16-page books can be used before or with any Book 1 band met...

Sweeney - Grade 2

Tubthumping by the popular Chumbawamba will be a welcome addition of Chumba Rock to any middle school marching band.It is the only Tubthumping in print today! Get yours while it's hot!

This arrangement of the moving ballad from Les Mis?rables starts with a horn and trumpet duet at the beginning followed by a powerful full band impact and finally a soft and delicate finish. Beautiful...

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

Driving funk classic from Tower of Power. Written with comfortable ranges for younger players and in cut time to make the rhythms easier to handle, this is an exciting production number with hot drum...

Sweeney - Grade 2-3

Here's an easy version of the driving Bachman-Turner Overdrive rock classic.

The raw and untamed rock sounds of the late '60s come alive in this driving arrangement of Steppenwolf's biker classic. One of a select group of ultimate stands tunes!

Originally recorded by Louis Prima and a huge hit for the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jump, Jive an' Wail epitomizes the swing phenomena. This arrangement cooks from the beginning all the way to the final...

Originally recorded by the innovative jazz fusion group Weather Report, Birdland has become one of the most popular jazz tunes ever. Michael Sweeney adds a few wrinkles and a false ending but retains...

Now even younger bands can provide the answer to this musical question from Tower of Power. The ultimate in funk for the marching field!

A foot stompin' hand clappin' good time from Queen.