Michael Sweeney

Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion...

The Native American Omaha Tribe believed in an inseparable union between earth and sky. Commissioned for the Nebraska All-State 8th Grade Band, Michael Sweeney's Earth and Sky celebrates this ideal wi...

With powerful melodies, a contrasting lyric middle section, and percussion using trash cans, Michael's popular work from 1997 has become a staple for the middle school level. Here is a version adapted...

Composed in 1992, this classic for second year players has remained popular for contests and festivals. Here is an easy flex version scored for just four parts that retains the grit and intensity of t...

Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is s...

This incredibly well-written work for beginning players lives up to its title! Your young musicians will absolutelty love this heroic piece that sounds like it was written as the score to a movie abou...

This incredibly well-written work for beginning players lives up to its title! Your young musicians will absolutelty love this heroic piece that sounds like it was written as the score to a movie abou...

This incredibly well-written work for beginning players lives up to its title! Your young musicians will absolutelty love this heroic piece that sounds like it was written as the score to a movie abou...

Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is s...

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...

MusicWorks ¯ Grade 1¶Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the...

Bring the unmistakable, sophisticated sound of Sade's global hit "Smooth Operator" straight to your stage! In this captivating Big Band arrangement, the iconic melody blends seamlessly with fiery Lati...

Immerse yourself in the passionate world of Latin jazz with the timeless standard "Perfidia"! Published by Hal Leonard, this tasteful, medium-slow arrangement provides the perfect introduction to Lati...

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...

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...

In Ireland's quest for independence, the Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal event that helped shape history and fan the flames of Irish freedom. Here is a sparkling medley of tunes from Ireland's reb...

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...