Michael Sweeney Sheet Music for Concert Band

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...

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...

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.

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...

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness by its author, and is now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from t...

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness by its author, and is now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from t...

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness by its author, and is now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from t...

Michael Sweeney's simple, yet sensitive arrangemetn of this classic Beastles ballad is great for teaching phrasing and expression to beggining players.

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...