Concerto For Triangle: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Mike Hannickel
Grade: 1-1.5
Item: 35-PK00159432
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Concerto For Triangle - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Solo Triangle | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Bass | $7.00 | |
| Concerto For Triangle - Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
Here's a unique way to add some fun to your program. Staged with a "featured" player, this piece unfolds with numerous "missed" opportunities for the triangle soloist (maybe a local celebrity, like the principal, mayor, or a special teacher), and culminates with a big finish - concerto style. Dur: 2:40
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00159432
More about this title
About the Composer: Mike Hannickel
Mike Hannickel is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans educational and professional settings. His catalog reflects a keen understanding of what works in rehearsal and performance, from straightforward pedagogical pieces to repertoire that entertains audiences while engaging student musicians.
Why we love this
This piece cuts through the routine of a concert program with genuine humor that lands for audiences and players alike. The structural concerto framework keeps the joke musically coherent, so while your featured triangle soloist is missing their cues, the strings are delivering a solid, engaging arrangement that stands on its own.
What to expect
A playful concerto with genuine charm. The strings provide a flowing, elegant backdrop while the triangle narrative unfolds with comedic timing and eventual triumph. It's light without being silly, entertaining without talking down to the audience.
Who it's for
Directors programming a concert that needs a breather from serious repertoire without sacrificing musicality. Elementary or middle school orchestras thrive with this piece because it builds ensemble confidence through humor while keeping technical demands accessible.
How to get the most out of it
- Cast your triangle soloist strategically. The comedy peaks when the audience recognizes the person and watches them react to repeatedly missing their entrance. A principal, administrator, or beloved staff member amplifies the effect.
- Rehearse the 'missed entrance' moments with deliberate clarity so your strings know exactly when not to stop or pause. The timing of their continued playing is what creates the humor.
- Bring energy to the actual concerto sections. The piece only works if the string parts sound genuinely performed, not rushed or phoned in between the comedy beats.
- Coordinate with your triangle player beforehand on how they'll physically respond to their missed cues. Some subtle reactions (a shrug, a confused look) enhance the joke without derailing the performance.
How to use it
Program this as a palate cleanser between heavier works, or use it to open a pops concert or end-of-year celebration. The 2:40 duration makes it ideal for filling a specific slot, and its novelty factor works especially well when your community is gathered for an informal performance.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble balance and blend across sustained string parts
- Listening for conductor cues while maintaining independent parts
- Pulse stability when surrounding musicians drop out unexpectedly
- Dynamic control in slower passages that support rather than overpower