Michael Sweeney: Easy Sheet Music

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of...

Written in a very slow swing style, this is a marvelous study in ensemble playing with balance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics this beautifully scored arrang...

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

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

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...

Originally a hit for Peggy March in 1963, this familiar pop song was revived for the movie Sister Act. This easy rock style arrangement is sure to become a favorite with beginning players and audience...

This 60's favorite arranged for beginning bands is fun for all!

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11).

You'll have your beginning band really rockin' with this entertaining composition that features a catchy melody and tutti rhythms. There is even a section where the percussion is featured playing the...

Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short fea...

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

Essential Elements Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11).

Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scott...

With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement.

Written in a style similar to Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very young bands. This arrangement opens with a beautiful and flowin...

Following in Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed sh...

Beautiful rendition of the beloved American song. (Artist Level)

Give your new rhythm kings the spotlight. Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34).

Give your new rhythm kings the spotlight.