Michael Sweeney

The landmark musical West Side Story introduced a masterful musical score by Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic medley for young players is scored for flexible instrumentation and includes the timeless s...

A collection of Broadway songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists with optional accompaniment CD or tape. Each arrangement is correlated with a specific page in the Es...

With "Tears in Heaven," Eric Clapton created one of the most moving and timeless ballads in music history. This sensitive arrangement for concert band, published by Hal Leonard, brings the profound em...

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...

Bring the unmistakable energy of one of the greatest rock classics of all time to your concert stage! With Queen's legendary anthem "We Will Rock You," every performance turns into a thrilling experie...

Bring festive holiday cheer to your ensemble with "Essential Elements Holiday Favorites" from Hal Leonard! This wonderful collection brings together beloved holiday classics in rich, accessible arrang...

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...

Bring a touch of elegant warmth to the festive season! Irving Berlin's timeless holiday classic "White Christmas" shines in a charming "Light Bossa" setting, published by Hal Leonard. This tasteful bi...

Be sure to bring the hip side of Frosty to your next holiday event with this swingin' version for beginning groups. Including short solos for trumpet that can also be played as section features, this...

One of the great Christmas tunes of all time! Recognized by audiences of all ages. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanc...

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contempora...

As the title implies, your tuba section is front and center in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your holiday concert and show some deserved respect to th...

Bring fresh swing and infectious energy to your big band! With the popular "Easy Pak #13" collection from Hal Leonard, you get six first-class arrangements in a single, budget-friendly package at an u...

Bring pure rock energy to the field or the streets! "Smoke On The Water" by the legendary rock band Deep Purple features one of the most famous and recognizable guitar riffs in music history. With thi...

Bring pure rock energy to the field and the streets! "Smoke On The Water" is the unforgettable signature tune by the legendary rock band Deep Purple, featuring one of the most recognizable riffs in mu...

Fire up the crowd in the stadium or at the parade! With the world-famous disco anthem "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People, your marching band will turn any event into an unforgettable interactive party....

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) This well-known melody is expertly scored in this regal setting by Michael Sweeney. Careful use of dynamics and alternating brass and wo...

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious 'The Parting Glass. ' The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like 'Tha...

Bring pure rock energy to the field and the stands! With Blink-182's legendary pop-punk anthem "All The Small Things", your marching band will turn any stadium into an electrifying concert experience....

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the legendary jazz classic 'All Blues' by Miles Davis! This masterful composition from the groundbreaking album Kind of Blue stands as one of the undispute...

Here's a bluesy and swingin' version of this well-known favorite from Disney's 101 Dalmations. This easy chart features a flexible solo section for any trumpet and/or trombone as well as a hard-hittin...

Yabba Dabba Doo! Bring pure energy and fun to the stage with "Meet The Flintstones", one of the most iconic and beloved TV theme tunes of all time. Published by Hal Leonard, this exciting big band arr...

Inspired by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, here is a medium slow funk chart with some serious attitude! Includes a double-time Latin section for soloing that uses only 2 scales. Perfect for nov...

If you are looking for a little gospel rock to spice up your next concert, check out this new original from Michael Sweeney. Featuring catchy riffs and a flexible solo section, this hot chart is fresh...