Mike Hannickel

Grade 2.5 3:00

Jamaica is a small island with a rich musical heritage. This short work interpreted the relaxed feel of the island using syncopation which is so natural to Caribbean music. Your percussion section is...

The city of Salvador, Brazil is also known as Bahia. From 1549 to 1763 this bay was the capital of the Portuguese colony of Brazil and is located 800 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic...

The city of Salvador, Brazil is also known as Bahia. From 1549 to 1763 this bay was the capital of the Portuguese colony of Brazil and is located 800 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic...

In this piece based on a Jonkunnu folk song (The Bamboo Walk, also known as Thank You for the Christmas), Hannickel captures the light, merry and relaxed nature of Jamaican-style music.

Fish Flew Like Birds is a great piece of entertaining band music based on Gospel and Blues music, which are two of America's most influential contributions to the world's musical palette.

Fish Flew Like Birds is a great piece of entertaining band music based on Gospel and Blues music, which are two of America's most influential contributions to the world's musical palette.

Your band in black eye-patches, gaudy finger-rings and golden ear-hoops? With cutlasses in their teeth? Arrrrgh ! Maybe not, but they wouldn't look too out of place when they play MARINERS OF FORTUNE....

Inspired by Sir Walter Scott's historical novel THE PIRATE, this accessible Grade 2 swashbuckler works for concert and contest alike. Collaborate with the English teacher for a literature tie-in.

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...

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...

Modal harmonies evoke images of America as far back as the 1700's. The influence of the Native American tribes in the area is felt in this powerful overture. Rhythmic and contrapuntal action stake a c...

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 specialis...

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 specialis...

Typically bands that play at this level have some Clarinet players who are comfortable above the break and others who are not. By staying below the break throughout, this light and spirited Clarinet s...

Will the evil villain steal away with the beautiful youngheroine? Can the train robbery be stopped? Will the sherrif'sposse capture the thieving band of cattle rustlers? Will ourhero find true love? F...