F.H. Hanneman biography

In 1917, Fredrick Hanneman moved to Mount Horeb to direct the city band.  He started the high school band in 1923, and by 1926, it was an academic subject earning full credit towards graduation at Mount Horeb High School.  

Mr. Hanneman’s influence spread beyond Mount Horeb as he started school bands in Dodgeville, Verona, Blanchardville, Middleton, Sun Prairie, and Barneveld.  The Milwaukee Journal dubbed him a “musical circuit ride” in a 1963 newspaper article.  At one point he was extremely ill and would rehearse bands in various schools by listening to the bands practice via telephone, offering comments afterwards.

In 1967, he was honored by the music parents at the high school spring concert, when an award was established in his honor.

The F.H. Hanneman Award

Each year the Mt Horeb Music Parents take pleasure in recognizing Mr. F.H. Hanneman’s pioneering contributions to music in Mt. Horeb by honoring an outstanding musician in the 8th Grade and the Senior Class.  

The recipient of this award has shown notable musical talent and accomplishments, and has brought honor to our school, and pleasure to the community by performance, perseverance, and constructive behavior regarding music, school activities, and scholastic achievement.