Michael Sweeney

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...

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...

Well-scored new arrangement for younger players, for holiday use or most any program. (Expert Level)

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!

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). From our very easiest series, Mike has created a bluesy sounding original using only quarter notes and half notes (percussion have a...

Powerful themes from the first Pirates movie, The Curse of the Black Pearl. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced inst...

Instrumentation: 1. Stimme (Flöte, Oboe, Klar. , Trp. , Violine) - 2. Stimme (Klar. , Trp. , A-Sax, Violine) - 3. Stimme (Klar. , A-Sax, T-Sax, F-Hrn. , Pos. , Violine, Viola) - 4. Stimme (Pos. , Bar....

Rarely does a song come along that no one seems to get tired of hearing or playing. Happy is just that song, and here is a very easy arrangement with limited ranges and rhythms perfect for second year...

Scored for just 4 parts and flexible instrumentation, here's an easy version of the timeless hit from The Lion King.

From the Disney blockbuster movie, here is an easy adaptation of the dramatic and exciting main themes. Including The Medallion Calls and The Black Pearl, Michael's skillful arrangement is accessible...

This long-standing concert band favorite is now available for string orchestra! Michael Sweeney's toe-tapping medley of two traditional Scottish songs ("The Parting Glass" and "Fairy Love Song") will...

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.

A collection of popular Christmas and holiday tunes arranged to be used either with full band or individual soloists. Each student book includes parts for the full band arrangement as well as separate...

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) This well-known melody is expertly scored in this regal setting by Michael Sweeney. Careful use of dynamics and alternating brass and wo...

High energy head-banging rock from Blink 182. Great for pep bands or in the stands, this one is sure to get the crowd going!

Masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album, notated here in 3/4 for young players.

Masterful jazz standard from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album, notated here in 3/4 for young players.