Michael Sweeney

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...

Rock clásico de los 60 del grupo Steppenwolf. La innovadora serie Flex-Band de Hal Leonard está diseñada para proporcionar música emocionante a bandas con instrumentación incompleta o desequilibrada....

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...

Essential Elements Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32)

Rock clásico de los 60 del grupo Steppenwolf. La innovadora serie Flex-Band de Hal Leonard está diseñada para proporcionar música emocionante a bandas con instrumentación incompleta o desequilibrada....

Classic '60s rock from the group Steppenwolf. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using jus...

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...

Here's that vintage rock 'n' roll song that appeals to all audiences. Michael's new arrangement for beginners features easy dotted rhythms.

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

This hard-hitting arrangement of the biggest 'Steppenwolf' hit is guaranteed to be a favorite with your first year band students. A unison bass line and optional parts enhance your band's sound, even...