Michael Sweeney

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.

(Nowak & Sweeney) Grade 2.

Forties-style swing favorite for Trumpet Trio or Ensemble with optional rhythm section or piano accompaniment.

Date ai vostri nuovi re del ritmo la ribalta. Livello artista (correlazione con il Libro 1, pag. 34).

This is the signature tune by legendary rock group Deep Purple. With one of the most recognizable rock riffs ever written this hard-hitting, yet very playable arrangement really rocks!

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.

This Beach Boys favorite is still popular with students today and Mike's easy arrangement makes it playable with even beginning groups. Written in a solid rock style with limited use of syncopation, t...

Michael Sweeney è riuscito a sfruttare la potenza minacciosa di questo classico di Moussorgsky in questa facile versione che rimane incredibilmente fedele all'originale. Dotato di parti interessanti p...

Themes from Black Panther

Give your new rhythm kings the spotlight.

Raramente una singola pubblicazione ha avuto un tale effetto sulla letteratura bandistica come questa composizione unica e sorprendente del 1994. Le singole parti sono relativamente semplici. Tuttavia...

The Forge of Vulcan - Michael Sweeney

Once again Disney brings yet another musical treat with great new songs from their newest animated film, this time by pop superstar Phil Collins. Michael Sweeney's arrangement is just right for develo...

The landmark musical West Side Story introduced a masterful musical score by Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic medley for young players is scored for flexible instrumentation.

The landmark musical West Side Story introduced a masterful musical score by Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic medley for young players is scored for flexible instrumentation.

Here is a compelling, evocative piece based on Native American folklore. The blend of inventive melodies, biting rhythms, exotic percussion, and special effects performed by the entire band, once agai...

Written as a memorial for a middle school band student, this sensitive and moving work opens with a chorale played by off-stage brass. A flowing melody stated in the low register is then developed bef...

L'apertura di questo lavoro per banda, unico e magistrale, pone i fiati tra il pubblico, mentre gli ascoltatori sono circondati dall'effetto di una danza vorticosa di luci e suoni celestiali. Sul palc...

True hope is swift, and flies with swallow's wings - from Shakespeare's Richard III. This dramatic new work from Michael Sweeney is a multi-styled piece written in a through-composed fashion. Developi...