Michael Sweeney

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...

One of the key moments from the hit Broadway musical Wicked centers around this powerful song. Here is an authentic-sounding arrangement that even beginners can enjoy.

Taking a similar approach to his popular 'Celtic Air and Dance, ' Michael Sweeney creatively combines two 17th-century carols (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella and Fum, Fum, Fum) into this attractive...

Opening with an attention-getting fanfare and scored for just about any combination of instruments, here is an extremely versatile, yet great-sounding arrangement of our national anthem.

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...

Surf’s up! Bring the ultimate summer vibe and the unstoppable energy of the legendary surf rock classic to your concert stage. With Michael Sweeney’s thrilling arrangement, “Wipe Out” crashes over the...

Bring sunny Caribbean flair and pure joy to the concert stage with the unforgettable classic "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". Made world-famous by Harry Belafonte, this timeless calypso hit has delight...

A compelling, evocative piece based on Native American folk lore. Legends in the Mist is Michael Sweeney's most intriguing work to date. The blend of inventive melodies, biting rhythms, cutting brass,...

Michael Sweeney's newest work is characterized by powerful full band writing as well as contrasting, delicate sections with flowing melodies. As always, Michael's writing keeps the musical interest fl...

Michael Sweeney's newest work is characterized by powerful full band writing as well as contrasting, delicate sections with flowing melodies. As always, Michael's writing keeps the musical interest fl...

Michael's exciting new piece for developing groups is one of his best - filled with tone clusters, percussive effects, and a driving rhythmic feel, and a sizzling, climatic coda. Each season, director...

Bristling and dramatic effects, folk-like melodies, and cutting edge contemporary harmonies characterize Michael Sweeney's new opus for concert band. This movement covers a lot of musical ground and w...

True hope is swift, and flies with swallow's wings - from Shakespeare's Richard III. This dramatic new work from Michael Sweeney is a multi-styled piece written in a through-composed fashion. Developi...

Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic new work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive F Horn melody and expansi...

Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic new work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive F Horn melody and expansi...

Commissioned for the Wisconsin Lutheran High School's centennial year, this expansive work incorporates the Welsh folk song The Ash Grove in a lush and varied treatment. The main melody, played first...

Here is a unique and striking work using contemporary percussion techniques, unmeasured sections, and dramatic musical effects. Strong brass fanfares, woodwind flourishes and short canonic statements...