Michael Sweeney

A challenging duet in 5/4 time for two advanced performers. An excellent piece for recital or adjudication.

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Sweeney - Grade 2

Tubthumping by the popular Chumbawamba will be a welcome addition of Chumba Rock to any middle school marching band.It is the only Tubthumping in print today! Get yours while it's hot!

This arrangement of the moving ballad from Les Mis?rables starts with a horn and trumpet duet at the beginning followed by a powerful full band impact and finally a soft and delicate finish. Beautiful...

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

Explorer Level (Book 1, p. 20) Dur: 1:45

This is the signature tune by legendary rock group Deep Purple. With one of the most recognizable rock riffs ever written this hard-hitting, yet very playable arrangement really rocks!

This is the signature tune by legendary rock group Deep Purple. With one of the most recognizable rock riffs ever written this hard-hitting, yet very playable arrangement really rocks!

Driving funk classic from Tower of Power. Written with comfortable ranges for younger players and in cut time to make the rhythms easier to handle, this is an exciting production number with hot drum...

Sweeney - Grade 2-3

Here's an easy version of the driving Bachman-Turner Overdrive rock classic.

The raw and untamed rock sounds of the late '60s come alive in this driving arrangement of Steppenwolf's biker classic. One of a select group of ultimate stands tunes!

Originally recorded by Louis Prima and a huge hit for the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jump, Jive an' Wail epitomizes the swing phenomena. This arrangement cooks from the beginning all the way to the final...

Originally recorded by the innovative jazz fusion group Weather Report, Birdland has become one of the most popular jazz tunes ever. Michael Sweeney adds a few wrinkles and a false ending but retains...

Now even younger bands can provide the answer to this musical question from Tower of Power. The ultimate in funk for the marching field!

A foot stompin' hand clappin' good time from Queen.

This was one of the biggest hits for The Jackson 5. Michael Sweeney skillfully works these familiar strains into an effective opener or stands tune.

The Jackson 5 produced many standout hits, but this may be their most recognized song. This production number or closer includes a section to feature the percussion and an ending segment that starts s...

The Jackson 5 produced many standout hits, but this may be their most recognized song. This production number or closer includes a section to feature the percussion and an ending segment that starts s...