Michael Sweeney

In celebration of mankind's connection to our planet, Michael has created an extraordinary work for band using an intriguing array of composition devices and captivating melodies. Listeners are immers...

Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed b...

Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed b...

Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully paced lyric piece with moments of calm reflection as well as emotional high points. The opening uses the lesser known Vermont composed b...

Bernstein's Mass was a monumental 90-minute work written for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 1971. In this suite commissioned by the Canadian B...

Bernstein's Mass was a monumental 90-minute work written for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 1971. In this suite commissioned by the Canadian B...

Bernstein's Mass was a monumental 90-minute work written for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 1971. In this suite commissioned by the Canadian B...

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24).

Even at this easy level, your players can experience playing this classic theme often attributed to Henry Purcell. Stately and full sounding, this arrangement is very easy to prepare with inexperience...

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34). From this Baroque masterpiece by Handel, Mike has selected two of the most familiar themes for this arrangement. The bold and majestic...

For thousands of years, amid turmoil and grandeur, the Nile River has remained a stable and life-giving presence in the land of Egypt. Michael Sweeney hints at sounds from these ancient times as he de...

This work dramatically depicts moods and images from the historic Lewis & Clark Expedition two hundred years ago. As their corps of discovery encountered wilderness, mountains and native peoples, jour...

This work dramatically depicts moods and images from the historic Lewis & Clark Expedition two hundred years ago. As their corps of discovery encountered wilderness, mountains and native peoples, jour...

The haunting melody of this traditional Irish folk song is treated here in a lush and moving setting by Michael Sweeney. Even at this easy level, the instrumentation is varied and a wealth of musical...

The haunting melody of this traditional Irish folk song is treated here in a lush and moving setting by Michael Sweeney. Even at this easy level, the instrumentation is varied and a wealth of musical...

Never before have the magical melodies of Holst's masterpiece been made available at this easy level. Using excerpts from the first and third movements, but still maintaining the integrity and sound o...

Incluso utilizando la instrumentación reducida inherente al formato Flex-Band, Michael aporta la potencia y la emoción del original en este arreglo de sonido auténtico para intérpretes sin experiencia...

Beginning Pops - Grade 1 These traditional themes have never sounded so good at this easy of a level! Written in 2/4 rather than cut time, this arrangement includes interesting parts for all instrumen...

Mike's innovative arrangement uses several themes form Dvorak's most famous symphony including the beautiful 'Going Home' theme. Introduce the music of Antonin Dvorak with this setting.

John Williams has once again been called upon to create inspirational and powerful music for the Olympics. Featured on his new CD American Journey in addition to the Winter Games in Utah, this impress...

Incluso utilizando la instrumentación reducida inherente al formato Flex-Band, Michael aporta la potencia y la emoción del original en este arreglo de sonido auténtico para intérpretes sin experiencia...

Famous Baroque themes, solidly arranged for young string ensemble. (Expert Level)

Famous Baroque themes, solidly arranged for young string ensemble. (Expert Level)

Famous Baroque themes, solidly arranged for young string ensemble. (Expert Level)

Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion...