Mike Hannickel

Every conductor knows the importance of using excellent teaching materials to aid in the development of all aspects of musical growth. The quality of the band's performance must be continually improvi...

It's time for those sassy, brass trumpets to step to the front and make sure everyone knows they are there.

Big and bold, yet very easy to play! This work for beginning players is named after the ancient Mayan city in Guatemala, and the music reflects the mystery of the ruins there. This one will come toget...

Big and bold, yet very easy to play! This work for beginning players is named after the ancient Mayan city in Guatemala, and the music reflects the mystery of the ruins there. This one will come toget...

This delightful beginning band suite is based on three Chinese folk songs. The extremely limited ranges and rhythms make it accessible to any band, and the 'suite' format gives you a great deal of fle...

This delightful beginning band suite is based on three Chinese folk songs. The extremely limited ranges and rhythms make it accessible to any band, and the 'suite' format gives you a great deal of fle...

Sometimes though, it's hard to find performance literature that lets us continue teaching the basics while we prepare the beginning band for a concert. We need easy performance music that helps make b...

Sometimes though, it's hard to find performance literature that lets us continue teaching the basics while we prepare the beginning band for a concert. We need easy performance music that helps make b...

Sure, to the kids it's about Little Miss Muffet and a surprise visit from her friendly local spider. But to you, the director, it's really about the new note called concert E-natural. Whatever method...

Reinforcement of sight-rhythms is critical to the development of good music reading. The young band education team of Amy Adam and Mike Hannickel has developed the Skill Builder series of compositions...

Recognize each of the winter celebrations in one piece of music. Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas are all represented in this very easy beginning band arrangement. If your group is ready to graduate f...

The arduous and dangerous first journey to the South Pole is skillfully interpreted for young band with ANTARCTIC SAGA. Young musicians love to play programmatic music. They'll imagine Norwegian Roald...

The arduous and dangerous first journey to the South Pole is skillfully interpreted for young band with ANTARCTIC SAGA. Young musicians love to play programmatic music. They'll imagine Norwegian Roald...

An energetic addition to your Christmas concert, The Holly Variations merges Deck the Hall in duple meter with The Holly and the Ivy in triple meter, setting the stage for outstanding rhythmic effects...

Slip-slidin' trombone smears in this rip-snortin' ragtime setting are sure to tickle your ears and put some tap in your toes. The trombone glissando is the happiest sound around! Dedicated to, and pre...

Slip-slidin' trombone smears in this rip-snortin' ragtime setting are sure to tickle your ears and put some tap in your toes - and section features are a great way to keep a section strong and well-re...

Two melodies in the Scottish style meet head-on in this energetic new arrangement. Your students will love the 'bagpipe sound' and rhythmic color of the Scottish 'snap'. This arrangement can also be u...