Michael Sweeney

In the style of an overwrought melodrama, here is a descriptive 'soundtrack' for the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. From an innocent walk in the woods, to a frightening encounter, and finally the...

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

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...

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...

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this effective work for second year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Perry Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment features the familiar tune...

Themes from Black Panther

Themes from Black Panther

These traditional themes have never sounded so good at this easy of a level! Written in 2/4 rather than cut time, this arrangement includes interesting parts for all instruments including the low bras...

This landmark work for beginning groups helped to set the standard for music at this level. Boldly written to include dissonances, varied scoring effects, and driving rhythmic ostinatos, Michael Sween...

A bold, adventuresome overture for developing bands. Features an optional djembe drum in the percussion section.

The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray, which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Interspersed with this melody is...

The Christmas Song ist 'der' amerikanische Weihnachtssongs schlechthin und auch hierzulande bekannt und beliebt. Micheal Sweeneys fließendes Arrangement mit einer variablen Instrumentierung zeichnet s...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

This unusual work depicts the transformation of matter from solid to liquid and eventually to gas. A single theme appears dense and rigid in the opening, in the middle section lyrical and then in a tu...

Featuring two of the most popular movements from Percy Grainger's cornerstone work for band, this mini suite of Horkstow Grange and The Lost Lady Found is the perfect introduction to Grainger's music...

Featuring two of the most popular movements from Percy Grainger's cornerstone work for band, this mini suite of Horkstow Grange and The Lost Lady Found is the perfect introduction to Grainger's music...

Featuring two of the most popular movements from Percy Grainger's cornerstone work for band, this mini suite of Horkstow Grange and The Lost Lady Found is the perfect introduction to Grainger's music...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32)

A majestic brass fanfare unveils the start of this new, exciting work for young bands. Once again Michael Sweeney's flair for innovative writing for young bands will ensure this piece's success with y...