Michael Sweeney

Opening with an attention-getting fanfare and scored for just about any combination of instruments, here is an extremely versatile, yet great-sounding arrangement of our national anthem.

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...

Surf’s up! Bring the ultimate summer vibe and the unstoppable energy of the legendary surf rock classic to your concert stage. With Michael Sweeney’s thrilling arrangement, “Wipe Out” crashes over the...

Experience the unforgettable magic of Leonard Bernstein's timeless masterpiece! With 'West Side Story (Selections For Flex-Band)', published by Hal Leonard, you can bring the legendary melodies of thi...

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...

Bring sunny Caribbean flair and pure joy to the concert stage with the unforgettable classic "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". Made world-famous by Harry Belafonte, this timeless calypso hit has delight...

A compelling, evocative piece based on Native American folk lore. Legends in the Mist is Michael Sweeney's most intriguing work to date. The blend of inventive melodies, biting rhythms, cutting brass,...

Michael Sweeney's newest work is characterized by powerful full band writing as well as contrasting, delicate sections with flowing melodies. As always, Michael's writing keeps the musical interest fl...

Michael Sweeney's newest work is characterized by powerful full band writing as well as contrasting, delicate sections with flowing melodies. As always, Michael's writing keeps the musical interest fl...

Michael's exciting new piece for developing groups is one of his best - filled with tone clusters, percussive effects, and a driving rhythmic feel, and a sizzling, climatic coda. Each season, director...

Bristling and dramatic effects, folk-like melodies, and cutting edge contemporary harmonies characterize Michael Sweeney's new opus for concert band. This movement covers a lot of musical ground and w...

Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic new work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive F Horn melody and expansi...

Commissioned by the Iowa Bandmasters Association, this dynamic new work from Michael Sweeney is written in three contrasting sections. The opening Lament features a plaintive F Horn melody and expansi...

Commissioned for the Wisconsin Lutheran High School's centennial year, this expansive work incorporates the Welsh folk song The Ash Grove in a lush and varied treatment. The main melody, played first...

Here is a unique and striking work using contemporary percussion techniques, unmeasured sections, and dramatic musical effects. Strong brass fanfares, woodwind flourishes and short canonic statements...

MusicWorks - Grade 3 Drawing its title from the Greek word for motion, this marvelously paced work from Michael Sweeney explores various forms of motion within the concert band setting. The fanfare-li...