Michael Sweeney

With powerful melodies, a contrasting lyric middle section, and percussion using trash cans, Michael's popular work from 1997 has become a staple for the middle school level. Here is a version adapted...

Un début lent et dramatique avec un solo de trompette optionnel passe rapidement à une section pleine d'énergie qui présente une écriture thématique exceptionnelle, des orchestrations colorées, des ry...

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's, this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy t...

Tiré d'une des plus grandes comédies musicales de tous les temps, voici le très populaire Mambo de Bernstein dans une version soigneusement adaptée et éditée qui réduit certaines des exigences techniq...

Opening with a lyric section featuring a solo for flugelhorn (or trumpet), this appealing work includes sensuous melodies surrounded by lush and bluesy harmonies. The uptempo mambo kicks in with an in...

Here's a stirring medley of marches from our American military. Includes: The Marine's Hymn, The Caissons Go Rolling Along and Anchors Aweigh. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to...

In Ireland's quest for independence, the Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal event that helped shape history and fan the flames of Irish freedom. Here is a sparkling medley of tunes from Ireland's reb...

Le chef-d'oeuvre de Leonard Bernstein, qui reste la comédie musicale à l'aune de laquelle tous les autres sont jugés, offre des chansons dont la profondeur et la substance musicales transcendent toute...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32). From one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, here is a powerful arrangement of the main theme. From the unmistakable opening strain to t...

Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless hit from Cats, now available in this very easy version.

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11) Here are rock classics from the group Queen in a beginning level arrangement that uses only quarter notes and half notes (except percussion). Includes: °...

Rendu célèbre par les Beach Boys, même les groupes débutants peuvent s'amuser avec ce tube rock des années 60. Les motifs rythmiques simples rendent celui-ci rapide à apprendre. Beginning Pops - Grade...

Cette chanson préférée des années 60, arrangée pour les groupes débutants, est amusante pour tous !

Éléments essentiels Niveau explorateur (en corrélation avec le livre 1, p. 11).

This medium tempo swing standard provides the perfect way to get your young players to swing. Mike's easy arrangement features plenty of full ensemble tutti rhythms and no solos are required.

Available now in a very easy version, this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of...

Written in a very slow swing style, this is a marvelous study in ensemble playing with balance and blend. With plenty of tutti rhythms and very effective use of dynamics this beautifully scored arrang...

Featuring a medium swing feel on a familiar standard, this effectively written chart for young players includes nicely paced variety between the brass and saxes. A flexible solo section leaves room fo...

Practically a trademark Count Basie tune, this medium swing classic has been carefully modified to fit the needs of beginning bands. Features authentic style, lots of tutti ensemble playing and easy w...

Here's a fun original swing tune with a bit of an edge! Michael Sweeney again shows his understanding of this easy level in this well-written blues that features some minor dissonances for spice and a...