Michael Sweeney: Easy Sheet Music

Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: Another One Bites the Dust and We Will Rock You.

Even using the reduced instrumentation inherent in the Flex-Band format, Michael brings the power and excitement of the original in this authentic-sounding arrangement for inexperienced players. Inclu...

Includes themes from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and E. T. (The Extra-Terrestrial). Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalance...

From Leonard Bernstein's masterwork Mass, this tuneful ballad has become its best-known and most often recorded song. Here is a beautifully poignant setting for band, authentically transcribed by Mich...

Highlights from Aladdin by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. Includes: Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me and A Whole New World. Arranged by Michael Sweeney for Concert Band. Score and parts.

At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a g...

Without losing the essence of this Dizzy Gillespie masterpiece, Mike has crafted a marvelous chart for young players using safe ranges and moderate rhythms. You'll still find the trademark alternating...

A medium Latin rock groove is featured in this familiar tune originally recorded by Sade. The solo section features easy changes (2 chords) and sample written solos for every instrument. Also included...

Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic. Using interesting textures and alternating between a Latin groove and swing, this is a very effective production number with limited technical dema...

Kenny Dorham's well-known jazz standard is a perfect fit for young combos. This smooth-sounding arrangement uses a nice mix of unison and chordal scoring along with a flexible solo section.

Here is a very playable yet effectively powerful setting of highlights from the hit Broadway musical about the Wicked Witch of the West. Includes: No One Mourns the Wicked, Dancing Through Life, Defyi...

One of the most recognizable themes ever written. This easy arrangement stays true to the original 5/4 version and features the saxes on the melody with the brass on those signature rhythmic punches.

Here's a bluesy and swingin' version of this well-known favorite from Disney's 101 Dalmations. This easy chart features a flexible solo section for any trumpet and/or trombone as well as a hard-hittin...

Bill Haley & The Comets made the top of the charts with this hit back in1955. And, it's as fun now as it was back then! This easy chart will sound great with any band.

From the powerful and majestic soundtrack for the hit movie Transformers, here is a terrific yet easy arrangement of the main themes.

Using the gentle 'Evacuating London' theme coupled with energetic and triumphant strains from 'The Battle', Michael has crafted a very effective arrangement at an easy level. Amazingly sophisticated s...

Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble - Grade 1-2 This soulful and funky tune is built using a twisted sort of blues progression, but is a great sounding groove for beginning bands. This will come toge...

Here is a good example of creative arranging using very limited technical demands. Michael has taken this familiar standard and converted it into a smooth-sounding Latin chart. A trumpet/alto duet sta...

A collection of Broadway songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists with optional accompaniment CD or tape. Each arrangement is correlated with a specific page in the Es...

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious 'The Parting Glass. ' The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like 'Tha...

Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney, Peter Blair, Jerry Nowak, and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed Discovery Jazz Series and provide an...

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34).

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).