Michael Sweeney: Easy Sheet Music

Grades 1-2. (Sweeney)

The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin, but disappeared mysteriously by around A. D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters, haunting melodies and cr...

Designed for second-year players, Michael's energetic overture provides mature and dynamic sounds at a very attainable and easy to learn level. Combining full band unison statements along with some un...

Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players, this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with i...

Arranged here for first- year players, this stirring patriotic tune from early American features a strong melody and energetic drive. Sure to be come a standard for beginning bands, this version is sk...

Located near the base of scenic Paine Mountain in Vermont, Norwich University boasts the oldest collegiate band in the nation. Paine Mountain Legacy celebrates their 200th anniversary and is filled wi...

Continuing the popular format of previous Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment combines two popular Ir...

Originating from the Iroquois Native Americans, the term Orenda describes an extraordinary and mystical force within all people that empowers us to affect positive change. From the chant-like opening...

Originating from the Iroquois Native Americans, the term Orenda describes an extraordinary and mystical force within all people that empowers us to affect positive change. From the chant-like opening...

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Combining two well-know Latin classics, Michael has created an exciting easy arrangement that is sure to be a hit with audiences and bands alike. The majes...

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) Taking a more traditional Spanish approach to this well-known tune, Michael Sweeney uses a 3/4 key signature throughout, active percussi...

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24). Made famous by Harry Belafonte, bring a little bit of Jamaica to your next concert with this effectively written arrangement. The br...

It's hard to believe that this impressive piece for beginners uses nothing faster than quarter notes (a few 8th notes in percussion)! Michael cleverly uses the sound of stomping feet and bold harmonie...

Here is a terrific sounding easy march that is sure to build confidence in your young players. With interesting parts for all sections, this is music for beginning bands at its best. A perfect opener...

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...

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). Starting with a drum cadence and gradually adding sections of the band one at a time, this very easy march is perfect for your beginn...

Here's a wonderful easy march that features the clarinet section. Fun to play and easy to learn. This composition is dedicated to our friend Linda Petersen - editor, author, teacher, colleague, and ti...

Michael's very easy arrangement of this patriotic favorite starts with a solemn statement by the woodwinds and low voices, then builds to a solid march-like treatment with a stirring finish. Easy to l...

Michael's very easy arrangement of this patriotic favorite starts with a solemn statement by the woodwinds and low voices, then builds to a solid march-like treatment with a stirring finish. Easy to l...

Michael's very easy arrangement of this patriotic favorite starts with a solemn statement by the woodwinds and low voices, then builds to a solid march-like treatment with a stirring finish. Easy to l...

Young players sometimes need a lyric piece with built-in emotional points and dynamic variety. This easy arrangement starts softly with just clarinets and F horn on the melody, then gradually builds t...

Young players sometimes need a lyric piece with built-in emotional points and dynamic variety. This easy arrangement starts softly with just clarinets and F horn on the melody, then gradually builds t...