Michael Sweeney

This is the signature tune by legendary rock group Deep Purple. With one of the most recognizable rock riffs ever written this hard-hitting, yet very playable arrangement really rocks!

From rock super group Kansas. This chart uses gutsy bass lines, strong ensemble phrases and contrasting softer sections to create a truly powerful statement for the field or stands!

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...

Aleatoric music for grade 1? Why not?! Through carefully controlled parameters, your beginning players can actually create their own erupting volcano effect! Mazama was the imposing mountain peak in s...

Themes from Black Panther

Give your new rhythm kings the spotlight.

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 effectis so...

The Forge of Vulcan - Michael Sweeney

From Grainger's masterwork for band Lincolnshire Posy, here is the second movement smartly adapted for young level by Michael Sweeney. This edition uses a lower key for range considerations, yet retai...

Once again Disney brings yet another musical treat with great new songs from their newest animated film, this time by pop superstar Phil Collins. Michael Sweeney's arrangement is just right for develo...

The landmark musical West Side Story introduced a masterful musical score by Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic medley for young players is scored for flexible instrumentation.

Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except perc...

Here is a compelling, evocative piece based on Native American folklore. The blend of inventive melodies, biting rhythms, exotic percussion, and special effects performed by the entire band, once agai...

Written as a memorial for a middle school band student, this sensitive and moving work opens with a chorale played by off-stage brass. A flowing melody stated in the low register is then developed bef...

The opening of this unique and masterful work for band places the wind players out in the audience as the listeners are surrounded by the effect of a swirling dance of celestial lights and sounds. Ons...

From Hal Leonard's acclaimed Essential Elements series for Jazz Ensemble, here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. As a bonus feature, each arrangement incl...

Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version by Buddy Rich, here is an easy jazz waltz based on this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble writing along with a written or ad lib. solo...

When it comes to inch. ska, inch. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are at the top of the list. This is their biggest hit and it works great for marching or pep band.

Written as a very easy first parade tune, this arrangement features easy brass ranges and optional whistling at the beginning with the flutes and percussion. Solidly scored and easy to learn!