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Michael Sweeney
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Celtic Farewell
Music has power to help us heal and cope with the loss of loved ones. Using the beloved traditional Scottish ballad “The Parting Glass” combined with an original new melody, here is a beautifully paced and sensitive musical memorial with a Celtic flavor. A key element of this work is the use of Highland bagpipes. If a pipe player is not available, this part is cued in multiple parts throughout the band (or use a synthesizer with bagpipe patch). A moving tribute for any memorial. Dur: 4:30SKU: HL04004749 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Christmas Air and Dance
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 and distinctive setting for the holidays.SKU: HL08725284 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Coldwater Crossing
Even developing bands need to be challenged with music that stirs the imagination. Here’s a great-sounding overture with bold melodies, creative harmonies, and contrasting styles that’s still within the capabilities of beginning players. Dur: 2:50SKU: HL04002953 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Cool Blues
Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24)Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) “bass line” feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapping. Totally cool! Dur: 2:30
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Crossings in Time
Here is something different for contest or festival. Written in the style of a tone poem, this work uses minimal melodic development but builds emotional intensity through changing textures and evolving harmonies. Great for teaching breath control, phrasing, ensemble balance and blend. Dur: 2:50 (Includes Full Performance CD)SKU: HL04002424 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Dance of the Spirits
The Native American Cree tribe refer to the aurora borealis (or “northern lights”) as the “dance of the spirits.” Using a variety of unusual sounds and effects, quickly changing textures and surprises, Michael Sweeney has created a musical impression of this phenomenon’s stunning beauty and unpredictable nature. An exciting and unique addition to the young band repertoire, this will be enjoyable to rehearse and perform. (Grade 2.5) Dur: c. 5:30SKU: HL04003051 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Dansbury Run
Designed for second-year players, Michael’s energetic overture provides mature and dynamic sounds at a very attainable and easy to learn level. Combining full band unison statements along with some unusual harmonic effects, this is impressive music for young bands. Dur: 2:45SKU: HL04003466 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Down by the Salley Gardens
The haunting melody of this traditional Irish folk song is treated here in a lush and moving setting by Michael Sweeney. Even at this easy level, the instrumentation is varied and a wealth of musical elements are provided through creative harmonizations and carefully placed key changes. This is scored in a way that will make even small bands sound terrific. Dur: 3:05SKU: HL04002337 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Due North
Composed for a band festival in Duluth, MN, and suggesting perhaps an exciting downhill ski run or possibly a snowmobile chase through the woods, Due North is a fast-paced overture written entirely in a single tempo. Along the way, various moods are suggested as themes and musical ideas are passed from section to section. The percussion section provides a driving, rhythmic pulse throughout. Dur: 3:00SKU: HL04003876 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Earth and Sky
The Native American Omaha Tribe believed in an inseparable union between earth and sky. Commissioned for the Nebraska All-State 8th Grade Band, Michael Sweeney’s Earth and Sky celebrates this ideal with a balance of woodwind motifs and delicate textures (sky) contrasted with an underlying percussion ostinato and feature spots (earth). Rich chordal accompaniments and soaring melodies provide continuity and flow in this dynamic work for band. Dur: 6:15SKU: HL04003380 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Earthdance
In celebration of mankind’s connection to our planet, Michael has created an extraordinary work for band using an intriguing array of composition devices and captivating melodies. Listeners are immersed in a simulated rainstorm, the sounds of world drumming, overlapping tone clusters and textures, and finally a dance of jubilation as the piece comes to a satisfying and rewarding finish. Dur: 7:30SKU: HL04002979 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Emerald Awakening
Splashes of color and striking textures combine with an underlying “street beat” driving pulse in this joyous overture for band. Throughout, Michael skillfully manipulates melodic and rhythmic fragments as they are developed and passed from section to section. A brief slow section and tender chorale provide a poignant calm before the celebration of rhythm and dance returns for the uplifting conclusion. A rewarding piece that is fun to play!SKU: HL04003207 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Fanfare and March
Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11)An important ingredient in your beginning band’s first concert is a suitable march. What better choice than this gem from Michael Sweeney that guarantees success right from the start. A powerful-sounding fanfare leads to a march theme built on only quarter and half notes. Also included is a short feature for the percussion section. A winner! Dur: 1:50
SKU: HL00860548
