Michael Sweeney

Continuing with Michael's popular series of Celtic Air and Dance arrangements, the third installment opens with Red is the Rose (or Loch Lomond) in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively Bill Sullivan...

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...

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Vintage pop rock from the sixties, made famous by the legendary Temptations, Michael Sweeney's version has all the signature vocal hooks.

Celebrating 40 years since Sgt. Pepper 'taught the band to play, ' here is a medley of some of the best-known hits from what many consider the best album of the rock era.

Now available for your beginners, Vangelis' Oscar-winning theme from the movie. It's very easy and a solid program piece.

With this very easy arrangement, even beginning bands can enjoy this Michael Jackson hit from 1988.

With this very easy arrangement, even beginning bands can enjoy this Michael Jackson hit from 1988.

In his hey-day of the '80s, Michael Jackson ruled the radio airwaves. Featuring a moderate rock groove and timeless message, this is certainly one of his best.

With this very easy arrangement, even beginning bands can enjoy this Michael Jackson hit from 1988.

Classic rocker featured in the movie 'Major League.'

Unmistakably Elvis all the way...this classic rock 'n' roll standard is done just right for beginners.

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

This driving rock favorite is guaranteed to be a big hit with your students!

Here is the classic Beatles ballad skillfully arranged for beginning players.

Here is the classic Beatles ballad skillfully arranged for beginning players.

From 'Wayne's World' and Queen, the rock anthem.

Ben E. King's classic love song gets a treatment from Mike Sweeney that is exceptionally playable and will be widely enjoyed by beginning bands.

One of the classic Beatles tunes from the 60's, this arrangement has a nice relaxed Latin/Rock groove. Even at this easy level, Mike uses some interesting textures and percussion writing to make this...

Turn your percussion section loose on this rousing feature number originally from the '60s, but turned into a hit by the Sugarhill Gang in the '80s. Guaranteed fun!

Turn your percussion section loose on this rousing feature number originally from the '60s, but turned into a hit by the Sugarhill Gang in the '80s. Guaranteed fun!

Let your beginners crank up the energy level on their very first concert with this driving rock original. Featuring tutti rhythms and nothing faster than a quarter note (except percussion), every sect...