The Twist (M.Sweeney)

“The Twist (M.Sweeney)” is a medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement credited to arranger Michael Sweeney, with original composition credit to Hank Ballard. The catalog metadata identifies the work by its title and credited creators but does not specify a style classification. The arrangement is listed at 31 pages and is documented for a standard large-ensemble instrumentation of 17 parts: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Individual parts are confirmed as included. A conductor score is not confirmed in the supplied metadata, so this listing does not present one as part of the documented contents. The instrumentation provides clearly identified parts across saxophones, brass, and rhythm section, making the catalog entry useful for directors and players checking section coverage before rehearsal. Difficulty is classified as medium. No composition date, performance duration, key, tempo, featured solo information, or other arrangement details are specified in the verified catalog record. This entry is therefore focused on the confirmed credits, ensemble designation, page count, difficulty level, and documented part list for musicians evaluating the arrangement for a Big Band library. This medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement is documented with individual parts for a 17-part instrumentation: five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. The catalog lists 31 pages. Individual parts are confirmed, while a conductor score is not confirmed. No additional performance specifications are provided in the verified metadata. Q: Who arranged “The Twist (M.Sweeney)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Michael Sweeney, and the original composer is listed as Hank Ballard. Q: What ensemble and difficulty are specified? A: It is listed for Big Band and is classified as medium difficulty. Q: What contents are documented? A: The catalog lists 31 pages and confirms individual parts. A conductor score is not confirmed in the supplied metadata. Q: Which instruments are included? A: The listed parts are Alto Sax 1–2, Tenor Sax 1–2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1–4, Trombone 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.