Michael Sweeney

This medium slow standard provides a nice introduction to Latin style for young players. Solo sections are based on easy scales and the rhythm section groove is completely written out. Online Audio av...

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's, this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy t...

From one of the greatest musicals of all time, here is Bernstein's ever-popular Mambo in a carefully adapted and edited version that reduces some of the extreme technical demands of the original. This...

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). An important ingredient in your beginning band's first concert is a suitable march. What better choice than this gem from Michael Sweeney that guarantee...

Here's a stirring medley of marches from our American military. Includes: The Marine's Hymn, The Caissons Go Rolling Along and Anchors Aweigh. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to...

Still the musical by which all others are judged, Leonard Bernstein's masterpiece provides songs with musical depth and substance that transcend all style boundaries. Michael Sweeney does an amazing j...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32). From one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, here is a powerful arrangement of the main theme. From the unmistakable opening strain to t...

This Andrew Lloyd Webber show has made a spectacular return to American stages with new musical arrangements, dazzling stage effects, and a top-selling soundtrack CD.

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: °...

This easy arrangement of the #1 hit recorded by Walk the Moon features modest ranges and simplified rhythms, but still captures the exciting flavor of the original.

Made famous by The Beach Boys, even beginning bands can have fun with this rock hit from the '60s. The simple rhythm patterns make this one quick to learn. Beginning Pops - Grade 1 (1:20).

Originally a hit for Peggy March in 1963, this familiar pop song was revived for the movie Sister Act. This easy rock style arrangement is sure to become a favorite with beginning players and audience...

This 60's favorite arranged for beginning bands is fun for all!

Add a Latin-rock touch to your first Christmas concert with this terrific arrangement. A great way to introduce Latin percussion instruments and rhythms to your beginning band.

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11).

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...

Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short fea...

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...

This medium tempo swing standard provides the perfect way to get your young players to swing. Mike's easy arrangement features plenty of full ensemble tutti rhythms and no solos are required.