Michael Sweeney

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish ballad was a lament of homesickness by its author, and is now a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from t...

Michael Sweeney's simple, yet sensitive arrangemetn of this classic Beastles ballad is great for teaching phrasing and expression to beggining players.

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and cal...

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and cal...

Con sus raíces en el jazz antiguo, "Basin Street Blues" es una excelente manera de introducir el concepto de "llamada y respuesta" a sus jóvenes músicos. Este arreglo para 6 trompas presenta una sólid...

Con sus raíces en el jazz antiguo, "Basin Street Blues" es una excelente manera de introducir el concepto de "llamada y respuesta" a sus jóvenes músicos. Este arreglo para 6 trompas presenta una sólid...

Some tunes seem to get better with age. Mike's version of this swingin' standard is written in a medium shuffle style and is easy to learn. The solo section features stop-time ensemble figures and wri...

Con sus raíces en el jazz antiguo, "Basin Street Blues" es una excelente manera de introducir el concepto de "llamada y respuesta" a sus jóvenes músicos. Este arreglo para 6 trompas presenta una sólid...

Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of tutti playing and cal...

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...

Written to depict the small town life and scenic beauty of a New England village, Monmouth Overture features a single reoccurring theme that winds its way throughout this composition in a modified the...

Opening with a majestic brass fanfare punctuated by the percussion section, here is a masterful overture for young players that contains a well-rounded array of moods and styles. The primary theme fea...

Opening with a majestic brass fanfare punctuated by the percussion section, here is a masterful overture for young players that contains a well-rounded array of moods and styles. The primary theme fea...

Opening with a majestic brass fanfare punctuated by the percussion section, here is a masterful overture for young players that contains a well-rounded array of moods and styles. The primary theme fea...

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...

In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-tradition...

In this dynamic multi-style overture for band, Michael Sweeney opens with stark percussive hits, brass fanfares, and swirling woodwind effects. A fast tempo and long build follows, using non-tradition...

This dynamic overture with flexible scoring options opens with a dynamic unison statement and features powerful percussion writing throughout. The lyrical slow section offers a change of pace before r...

This dynamic overture with flexible scoring options opens with a dynamic unison statement and features powerful percussion writing throughout. The lyrical slow section offers a change of pace before r...

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Caref...

Bringing to mind the scenic majesty of the northern forests, Michael's fresh-sounding overture for young players opens with a powerful fanfare before introducing the energetic main theme in 5/4. Caref...