Michael Sweeney

Known for his skill in adapting jazz classics for beginning players, Michael brings us this Bobby Timmons favorite in a very playable version. The style is medium slow swing, and the saxes present the...

Bring a touch of elegant warmth to the festive season! Irving Berlin's timeless holiday classic "White Christmas" shines in a charming "Light Bossa" setting, published by Hal Leonard. This tasteful bi...

Be sure to bring the hip side of Frosty to your next holiday event with this swingin' version for beginning groups. Including short solos for trumpet that can also be played as section features, this...

Una de las grandes melodías navideñas de todos los tiempos. Reconocida por públicos de todas las edades. La innovadora serie Flex-Band de Hal Leonard está diseñada para proporcionar música emocionante...

One of the best-loved Christmas songs of all time. Michael's flowing arrangement with flexible scoring features a distinctive and creative harmonic approach that gives this wonderful tune a contempora...

As the title implies, your tuba section is front and center in this clever adaptation of this classic Christmas carol. A great way to spice up your holiday concert and show some deserved respect to th...

Bring fresh swing and infectious energy to your big band! With the popular "Easy Pak #13" collection from Hal Leonard, you get six first-class arrangements in a single, budget-friendly package at an u...

Bring pure rock energy to the field or the streets! "Smoke On The Water" by the legendary rock band Deep Purple features one of the most famous and recognizable guitar riffs in music history. With thi...

Fire up the crowd in the stadium or at the parade! With the world-famous disco anthem "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People, your marching band will turn any event into an unforgettable interactive party....

Essential Elements Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34) This well-known melody is expertly scored in this regal setting by Michael Sweeney. Careful use of dynamics and alternating brass and wo...

Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of Celtic folk songs, this piece opens with the touching and melodious 'The Parting Glass. ' The flutes and percussion take center stage on the dance-like 'Tha...

Bring pure rock energy to the field and the stands! With Blink-182's legendary pop-punk anthem "All The Small Things", your marching band will turn any stadium into an electrifying concert experience....

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the legendary jazz classic 'All Blues' by Miles Davis! This masterful composition from the groundbreaking album Kind of Blue stands as one of the undispute...

Here's a bluesy and swingin' version of this well-known favorite from Disney's 101 Dalmations. This easy chart features a flexible solo section for any trumpet and/or trombone as well as a hard-hittin...

Yabba Dabba Doo! Bring pure energy and fun to the stage with "Meet The Flintstones", one of the most iconic and beloved TV theme tunes of all time. Published by Hal Leonard, this exciting big band arr...

Inspired by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, here is a medium slow funk chart with some serious attitude! Includes a double-time Latin section for soloing that uses only 2 scales. Perfect for nov...

If you are looking for a little gospel rock to spice up your next concert, check out this new original from Michael Sweeney. Featuring catchy riffs and a flexible solo section, this hot chart is fresh...

Who would have figured you could play Black Sabbath with a jazz ensemble? This easy arrangement really makes it work with a solid rock foundation and a few harmonic twists along the way. The flexible...

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi Beethoven skit...

Mike found a nice jazz shuffle groove for this early Beatles classic that will be a lot of fun for beginning groups. The minor blues solo section allows players to use either the blues scale or dorian...

Bring pure joy and irresistible rhythm to the stage with the legendary classic "Tequila"! This world-famous Latin rock hit is guaranteed to set a great mood and thrill your audience. Published by the...

From Leonard Bernstein's masterwork Mass, this tuneful ballad has become its best-known and most often recorded song. Here is a beautifully poignant setting for band, authentically transcribed by Mich...

Bluesy medium-tempo shuffle with an attitude! Written with wailing sax lines and solid brass punches, here's one chart that lives up to its title. Written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto.

Bring pure groove and timeless energy to your big band! With "Blues Machine" (Medium Swing), published by Hal Leonard, you add a true classic to your repertoire. Since its initial release in 1992, thi...

This striking overture provides a wealth of variety and teaching material in an attractive setting that students will love to play. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exc...