Michael Sweeney

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and 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...

Utilizing the Dorian mode and a bluesy melody, here is a catchy original perfect for teaching swing. This one also works great for beginning improvisers since the solo section uses only two chords (tw...

From the opening finger snaps, bass groove, sultry sax line, and brass punches, your band is in for a treat with this one. A silky smooth middle section provides contrast before returning to the minor...

In this riff-based jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the figures just a touch to make it more playable by beginning groups, but authentic enough that it still really swings! A great introducti...

Billy Strayhorn's iconic jazz standard, recorded by Duke Ellington, is skillfully adapted in this easy version. From the trademark introduction, saxes on the main theme, and short written or ad lib. s...

Essential Elements Explorer Level (bezieht sich auf Buch 1, S. 11).

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)

Another favorite for the holiday season. Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24).

Eines der populärsten Weihnachtslieder aller Zeiten. Michaels fließendes Arrangement mit flexibler Partitur zeichnet sich durch einen unverwechselbaren und kreativen harmonischen Ansatz aus, der diese...

Hier ist eine einzigartige Vertonung zweier beliebter Weihnachtslieder in einem sanften Latin-Stil. Bells Over Bethlehem (Andalusian Carol) verwendet eine Mischung aus Unisono- und Harmoniestimmen, wä...

Dieses 1962 komponierte Lied war ursprünglich als Appell für den Weltfrieden gedacht. Seitdem ist es zu einem Feiertagsklassiker geworden und wurde von unzähligen Künstlern aufgenommen. Michaels wunde...

Always a favorite among young children, this simplified arrangement can be played on their very first Christmas concert.

From the family favorite TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, here is a marvelous yet surprisingly easy arrangement of this familiar song by Vince Guaraldi. Sure to be recognized and adored by all.

From the family favorite TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas, here is a marvelous yet surprisingly easy arrangement of this familiar song by Vince Guaraldi. Sure to be recognized and adored by all.

Taking a similar approach to his popular 'Celtic Air and Dance, ' Michael Sweeney creatively combines two 17th-century carols (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella and Fum, Fum, Fum) into this attractive...

Taking a similar approach to his popular 'Celtic Air and Dance, ' Michael Sweeney creatively combines two 17th-century carols (Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella and Fum, Fum, Fum) into this attractive...

A unique three movement work for five timpani and electric piano. Its movements, Jazz, Reggae and Fusion are both fun and challenging.

A masterpiece for the advanced student or professional timpanist. Cirone's knowledge of timpani combined with his compositional expertise make this a 'must play' work for the serious-performer's reper...

A fun rock groove that features those who will have complete world power in the near future - your percussion section.