Michael Sweeney

Featuring dramatic moods, rhythmic intensity, and active percussion parts, Michael has created a powerful arrangement of the main themes from the blockbuster movie for second year players.

Themes from Black Panther

Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players, this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with i...

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray, which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sa...

The image of a path not taken may evoke a sense of mystery and excitement at the unknown, as well as the satisfaction of following our own individual path in life - a unique journey different from all...

Featuring two of the most popular movements from Percy Grainger's cornerstone work for band, this mini suite of Horkstow Grange and The Lost Lady Found is the perfect introduction to Grainger's music...

Featuring two of the most popular movements from Percy Grainger's cornerstone work for band, this mini suite of Horkstow Grange and The Lost Lady Found is the perfect introduction to Grainger's music...

Featuring two of the most popular movements from Percy Grainger's cornerstone work for band, this mini suite of Horkstow Grange and The Lost Lady Found is the perfect introduction to Grainger's music...

These traditional themes have never sounded so good at this easy of a level! Written in 2/4 rather than cut time, this arrangement includes interesting parts for all instruments including the low bras...

Arranged to be playable for first year players (with a little work), this is the popular Beach Boys hit from the movie 'Cocktail. '

Feature your alto sax section with this rock tune. Step-wise eighth note patterns in the sax parts are great technique exercises for your saxophone section.

This landmark work for beginning groups helped to set the standard for music at this level. Boldly written to include dissonances, varied scoring effects, and driving rhythmic ostinatos, Michael Sween...

Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting...

From the composer who brought you Imperium and Ancient Voices comes this striking piece for younger groups that is once again solid and impressive sounding, yet very practical to teach. Michael's use...

This powerful work for beginning players is written entirely in one tempo in the style of an extended fanfare. Appropriate for use at contests or festivals, this will make your band sound great with l...

A bold, adventuresome overture for developing bands. Features an optional djembe drum in the percussion section.

Need a light and tasty change of pace? Michael Sweeney has written a fun Latin style tyne that is right in the pocket for young bands. It's got plenty of percussion to keep a section busy and features...

Nothing says 50's rock and roll like this tune originally recorded by Bill Haley & The Comets. Great swingin' fun for any occasion!

This Beach Boys favorite is still popular with students today and Mike's easy arrangement makes it playable with even beginning groups. Written in a solid rock style with limited use of syncopation, t...