Michael Sweeney

Imagine the mist rising on a secluded Scottish valley to reveal a festival of song and dance. Here's a marvellous piece in a variety of styles that uses a mix of original themes and folk songs from th...

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

Unleash the primal power of the Roman god of fire and metalworking! With "The Forge Of Vulcan," published by the renowned Hal Leonard, you will bring a thrilling, high-energy musical spectacle to the...

Unleash the mythological power of ancient Rome with "The Forge Of Vulcan", published by the renowned Hal Leonard! This captivating work for concert band transports musicians and audiences straight int...

A majestic brass fanfare unveils the start of this new, exciting work for young bands. Once again Michael Sweeney's flair for innovative writing for young bands will ensure this piece's success with y...

This new overture (fast-slow-fast) from Michael Sweeney opens with a dynamic unison statement and features powerful percussion writing throughout. The lyrical slow section includes a short trumpet sol...

Based on the familiar hymn Abide With Me, this unique composition develops variations based on fragments of the original melody. Elements of the hymn are skillfully incorporated into a variety of styl...

Rarely does a grade 1 composition achieve the level of sophistication and daring found in this new work by Michael Sweeney. Dark and ominous sounds are heard at the beginning with Oriental hints and p...

Powerful harmonies and strong rhythms dominate this new easy work from Michael Sweeney. Written in a simple rondo form, statements of the main theme are interspersed with a legato section featuring wo...

From one of the most trusted writers for young bands today, Michael Sweeney brings us this new impressive work paying musical tribute to the famed winged horse of Greek Mythology. The unifying element...

Michael again demonstrates his ability to develop unique and powerful-sounding music for the grade 1 level. Through the careful use of dissonances, strong rhythmic themes, and creative handling of the...

It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the fina...

It would be difficult to find another grade 2 selection with as much drama and musical depth as this impressive work from young band master, Michael Sweeney. Depicting the momentous events of the fina...

This amazing work opens with the sounds of distant villages as their drumming echoes through the African rain forests (or school gymnasium). As the players return to their normal seats in the band, th...

Michael Sweeney has successfully harnessed the menacing power of this Moussorgsky classic in this easy version that remains amazingly true to the original. Featuring interesting parts for all sections...