Michael Sweeney

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.

Musica aleatoria per la prima classe? Perché no? Grazie a parametri accuratamente controllati, i principianti possono creare il proprio effetto vulcano in eruzione! Mazama era l'imponente cima della m...

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,...

Grazie all'uso di armonie modali, suoni dinamici delle percussioni e melodie audaci, ecco un brano di grande effetto che i principianti possono davvero approfondire. Non avendo nulla di più veloce di...

Raramente una composizione di grado 1 raggiunge il livello di raffinatezza e audacia di questo nuovo lavoro di Michael Sweeney. All'inizio si sentono suoni oscuri e minacciosi, con accenni orientali e...

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...

Le gigantesche statue di pietra dell'Isola di Pasqua (note come Moai) sono state a lungo fonte di mistero e meraviglia. Utilizzando accenni di tamburi polinesiani e melodie dal suono antico e ossessio...

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...