Michael Sweeney

From the group War, here is a classic rocker from the past that is guaranteed to become an audience favorite. Creatively arranged in an easy yet effective setting, this one will sound great with any b...

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.

Aleatoric music for grade 1? Why not?! Through carefully controlled parameters, your beginning players can actually create their own erupting volcano effect! Mazama was the imposing mountain peak in s...

Here is the ultimate collection of Patriotic songs arranged to be played by either full band or by individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). For each song in the individual student books,...

Using modal harmonies, dynamic percussion sounds and bold melodies, here is a great-sounding piece that your beginning players can really dig into. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except perc...

Rarely does a grade 1 composition achieve the level of sophistication and daring found in this new work by Michael Sweeney. Dark and ominous sounds are heard at the beginning with Oriental hints and p...

Michael takes this tender and lyrical folk song and creates a marvelous setting for beginning players. Even at this easy level, this arrangement provides a wealth of musicality through creative harmon...

The ancient city of Aztalan existed around a thousand years ago in southern Wisconsin, but disappeared mysteriously by around A. D. 1300. Through careful use of tone clusters, haunting melodies and cr...

Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here's a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that's still within t...

Even developing bands need to be challanged with music that stirs the imagination. Here's a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that's still within t...

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 S...

The giant stone statues of Easter Island (known as Moai) have long been a source of mystery and wonder. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies, this intriguing work...

Specifically arranged for second year players, here is a great-sounding version of this classic movie theme featuring limited ranges and easy rhythms.

Featuring dramatic moods, rhythmic intensity, and active percussion parts, Michael has created a powerful arrangement of the main themes from the blockbuster movie for second year players.

Arranged to be playable for first year players (with a little work), this is the popular Beach Boys hit from the movie 'Cocktail. '

Feature your alto sax section with this rock tune. Step-wise eighth note patterns in the sax parts are great technique exercises for your saxophone section.

Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting...

From the composer who brought you Imperium and Ancient Voices comes this striking piece for younger groups that is once again solid and impressive sounding, yet very practical to teach. Michael's use...

This powerful work for beginning players is written entirely in one tempo in the style of an extended fanfare. Appropriate for use at contests or festivals, this will make your band sound great with l...

Nothing says 50's rock and roll like this tune originally recorded by Bill Haley & The Comets. Great swingin' fun for any occasion!