Year of the Dragon by Michael Sweeney Concert Band - Sheet Music
By Michael SweeneyRarely does a grade 1 composition achieve the level of sophistication and daring found in this new work by Michael Sweeney. Dark and ominous sounds are heard at the beginning with Oriental hints and percussive effects. Harmonically adventurous throughout, this is sure to be an exciting and rewarding piece for beginning players.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Genres:
- Asian
- Composers:
- Michael Sweeney
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- MusicWorks
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - Baritone T.C. - 2 1 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 1 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 6 1 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 6 1 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 1 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 5 1 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 5 1 - Bells - 2 1 - Eb Alto Saxophone - 4 1 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 1 - F Horn - 4 1 - Flute - 8 12 - Full Score - 1 1 - Oboe - 2 2 - Percussion 1 - 4 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 1 - Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon - 8 1 - Tuba - 4
- UPC:
- 073999536355
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Beginning
- Artist:
- Michael Sweeney
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 84
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.36 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.41 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.4001862
Composed by Michael Sweeney. MusicWorks Grade 1. Oriental. Score and parts (softcover). 84 pages. Hal Leonard #4001862. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4001862).UPC: 073999536355. 9.0x12.0x0.36 inches.
Rarely does a grade 1 composition achieve the level of sophistication and daring found in this new work by Michael Sweeney. Dark and ominous sounds are heard at the beginning with Oriental hints and percussive effects. Harmonically adventurous throughout, this is sure to be an exciting and rewarding piece for beginning players.
Song List
Year Of The Dragon
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- Series:
- MusicWorks
- Artists:
- Michael Sweeney
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
4 reviews
David K.
Dec 17, 2025
This 'Year of the Dragon' arrangement by Michael Sweeney provides a very playable and effective piece for beginning concert bands. The score and parts are well-organized, making rehearsals efficient. The 'Oriental hints' and 'percussive effects' deliver an engaging and sophisticated sound without presenting undue technical difficulty. It's a reliable choice for school concerts or community events needing an impactful yet accessible work for younger players.
Sarah M.
Dec 16, 2025
Michael Sweeney's 'Year of the Dragon' is a fantastic choice for beginning concert bands (Level 1.5). The score and parts are clearly engraved and the layout is very readable, crucial for young musicians. It offers great opportunities to teach rhythmic precision and dynamic contrast with its dark, oriental-hinted themes and percussive effects. Highly recommend for a rewarding student performance experience!
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
I absolutely loved playing Michael Sweeney's 'Year of the Dragon' with my community band. Despite being a 'Beginning' (Level 1.5) piece, it feels much grander with its 'dark and ominous sounds' and 'Oriental hints.' The 'harmonically adventurous' elements are exciting, and it’s genuinely rewarding to contribute to such a sophisticated sound. A really enjoyable and achievable piece for an enthusiastic amateur musician!
Anonymous
Oct 23, 2011
We are currently playing this and it is very energetic.
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