Michael Sweeney

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.

From rock super group Kansas. This chart uses gutsy bass lines, strong ensemble phrases and contrasting softer sections to create a truly powerful statement for the field or stands!

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...

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...