A Musical Space Adventure. Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Names like Mercury, Gemini, Soyuz, Sputnik, Apollo, Salyut, Eagle, Skylab, Space Shuttle and Mir have kindled the imaginations of millions. This new beginning band piece by Mike Hannickel honors all the brilliant and dedicated space visionaries who stayed here on Earth, but whose efforts made space exploration a reality. The simplest of rhythms, caref…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. 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 from unison method book lines, they are ready for this arrangement. Beginning band director/composer Mike Hannickel has made sure that this piece will be accessible to any first yea…

Hot Shot March and 1, 2, Cha Cha Cha. Par HANNICKEL MIKE. 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 with sight-rhythm repetition in mind. With two great easy band arrangements, lots of sight-rhythm reinforcement, and specialised warm-up exer…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Cross-curricular connection at its best! Your music students can bring Don Quixote’s faithful but ramshackle horse Rozinante to life with this delightful new concert band piece by young band specialist Mike Hannickel. You will find lots of articulation and dynamic contrasts, along with other important teaching considerations. Don Quixote is one of the world’s great comic heroes…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing cou…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. AT THE CUZCO MARKET leads your band to yet another far-off land. Imagine the hustle and bustle, and the noise and bright colors! You’re there in Cuzco, Peru with this tantalizing new piece composed by a master of young band literature, Mike Hannickel. Pack your bags! Here we go! / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. China Suite est une composition où les sonorités résolument chinoises se marient avec élégance à un contenu plein d’imagination. Cette suite pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est basée sur trois chants traditionnels chinois. Une approche de la culture asiatique par la musique. / Niveau : 0.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Faisons un détour par l’Antarctique pour aller nous promener au pied des glaciers dans le grand silence blanc, royaume incontesté des manchots. Les voilà qui marchent sur la banquise. La promenade musicale est pleine d’allant. La mélodie chemine de pupitre en pupitre, les articulations et les effets de nuances restent simples. Vos jeunes musiciens prendront du plaisir à jouer c…