Michael Sweeney

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's, this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy t...

Here's a stirring medley of marches from our American military. Includes: The Marine's Hymn, The Caissons Go Rolling Along and Anchors Aweigh. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to...

In Ireland's quest for independence, the Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal event that helped shape history and fan the flames of Irish freedom. Here is a sparkling medley of tunes from Ireland's reb...

Still the musical by which all others are judged, Leonard Bernstein's masterpiece provides songs with musical depth and substance that transcend all style boundaries. Michael Sweeney does an amazing j...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32). From one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, here is a powerful arrangement of the main theme. From the unmistakable opening strain to t...

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: °...

Bring pure rock energy to the stage! With the legendary rock anthem "We Will Rock You" by Queen, you are guaranteed to get any audience clapping and cheering along. This powerful arrangement from reno...

Bring authentic rock energy to your beginner band! With "Let's Rock" from renowned publisher Hal Leonard, young musicians experience the excitement of ensemble playing right from the very first note....

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...

Bring festive joy and infectious swing to your next holiday concert with the unforgettable classic "Jingle-Bell Rock"! Published by Hal Leonard, this sparkling arrangement brings the beloved Christmas...

This medium tempo swing standard provides the perfect way to get your young players to swing. Mike's easy arrangement features plenty of full ensemble tutti rhythms and no solos are required.

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of...

Written in a very slow swing style, this is a marvelous study in ensemble playing with balance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics this beautifully scored arrang...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Take this swingin' Ellington favorite and put it in the skilled hands of Michael Sweeney and you have a magnificent teaching and performance piece for beginning jazz groups. The style is authentic eve...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...

One of the all-time classic charts from the Count Basie Band is this gem penned by longstanding guitarist Freddie Green. Available for the first time in an arrangement for beginning bands, Michael Swe...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and w...

Here's an easy version of this big band favorite from the Count Basie Orchestra. Your audience is sure to recognize this one, and it's the perfect way to introduce young players to one of the great ba...

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15) The carol that never seems to grow old, here is an excellent version that will make young bands shine.

Composed in 1962, this song was originally intended as a plea for world peace. It has since become a holiday classic and recorded by countless artists. Michael's beautiful arrangement is a tender and...

Bring fresh energy to your ensemble with the fantastic collection "Easy Pak #15" from renowned publisher Hal Leonard! Expertly arranged by Jerry Nowak and Michael Sweeney, this versatile compilation i...