Michael Sweeney

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...

Rock anthem from Queen that beginners will love to play.

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...

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...

Composed in 1962, this song was originally intended as a plea for world peace. It has since become a holiday classic and recorded by countless artists. Michael's beautiful arrangement is a tender and...

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...

(Nowak & Sweeney) Grade 2. Online Audio available at www.halleonard.com

This is the signature tune by legendary rock group Deep Purple. With one of the most recognizable rock riffs ever written this hard-hitting, yet very playable arrangement really rocks!

Teaches sign language (well, sort of) and encourages group participation.

This was one of the biggest hits for The Jackson 5. Michael Sweeney skillfully works these familiar strains into an effective opener or stands tune.

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...

Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney, Peter Blair, Jerry Nowak, and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed Discovery Jazz Series and provide an...

Masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album, notated here in 3/4 for young players.

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...

A favorite tune with jazzers for years, now even younger groups can enjoy one of the best known TV themes ever written!

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...

Who would have figured you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? This easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible...

This rock classic from the group Steppenwolf is a tune your band will sound great playing with very limited rehearsal time. Guaranteed success with beginning groups. Online Audio available at www.hall...

Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian...

Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian...

(F Horn parts optional)

Bluesy medium-tempo shuffle with an attitude! Written with wailing sax lines and solid brass punches, here's one chart that lives up to its title. Written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto.

First released in 1992, this excellent blues original has stood the test of time. Perfect for teaching style and introducing the blues scale as a basis for improvisation.