Michael Sweeney

Una apertura lenta y dramática, con un solo de trompeta opcional, da paso rápidamente a una sección de gran energía que presenta una escritura temática sobresaliente, orquestaciones coloridas, ritmos...

A slow and dramatic opening featuring an optional trumpet solo quickly transitions to a high energy section that features outstanding thematic writing, colorful orchestrations, driving rhythms and exc...

Una apertura lenta y dramática, con un solo de trompeta opcional, da paso rápidamente a una sección de gran energía que presenta una escritura temática sobresaliente, orquestaciones coloridas, ritmos...

En el valle del río Misisipi, algunas zonas de Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa e Illinois se encuentran en una región sin rumbo que fue circunvalada por antiguos glaciares. La belleza paisajística resultan...

With powerful melodies, a contrasting lyric middle section, and percussion using trash cans, Michael's popular work from 1997 has become a staple for the middle school level. Here is a version adapted...

Composed in 1992, this classic for second year players has remained popular for contests and festivals. Here is an easy flex version scored for just four parts that retains the grit and intensity of t...

This medium slow standard provides a nice introduction to Latin style for young players. Solo sections are based on easy scales and the rhythm section groove is completely written out. Online Audio av...

This great jazz standard by Kenny Dorham is now available in a playable arrangement for young players! There is a touch of the original combo scoring as well as the original background figures scored...

With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a choru...

One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Manteca endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexit...

Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, this one will really cook with young pla...

Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, this one will really cook with young pla...

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...

Stan Kenton's signature version is probably the best-known treatment of this Spanish classic. Mike's easy arrangement draws upon this version while keeping the ranges and rhythms well within the reach...

With an almost hypnotic 3/4 rhythmic pattern, here is an effective yet easy version of this standard made famous by John Coltrane. The saxes are featured on the first chorus then the brass get a choru...

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...

Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, this one will really cook with young pla...

One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban style in jazz, Manteca endures as a true standard. Available here in a version playable by young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies the complexit...

From one of the greatest musicals of all time, here is Bernstein's ever-popular Mambo in a carefully adapted and edited version that reduces some of the extreme technical demands of the original. This...