New Piccolo ‘Micro-Commission’ Project!
Chicago composer James (Jim) Stephenson to create a new piccolo sonata – as a ‘micro-commission’ – to be premiered by CSO piccolo player,…
9mm Piccolo Player: Back to School – Ensemble Auditions
It’s that time of year when students start heading back to school. Back to school time also means preparing for ensemble auditions and…
Vintage Piccolos: Hidden Gems or Dust Collectors?
Those of us who frequent flea markets and eBay hope that one day we will get the deal of a lifetime. That one…
Being In Tune Or Playing In Tune?
Don’t lose your temper, make cents of the situation. As piccolo players, we regularly face the stigmas associated with the piccolo specifically those…
Piccolo Winter Survival
Being a piccolo player during the winter months can be very scary—especially with the weather we have had the past few months. Delicate…
Naomi Seidman’s 4 Takeaways from Master Teacher Keith Underwood
Flutist Keith Underwood was recently a guest artist at The Pennsylvania State University campus in University Park, PA. While on campus, he gave…
Areon Flutes: Team Teaching Chamber Music
Areon Flutes, now in their 12th season, is gearing up for their third album release, Thrive, out on Innova Records this month. Core…
Choosing an MM or DMA Program by Emily Watkins
Applying for graduate school can be a daunting and overwhelming task, but with a carefully organized and thorough approach, you can make it…
PART II: A Vendor, Participant, and an Auditor–An Interview Collage about NFA’s San Diego Convention
Katherine Lewis – auditor, first time to NFA 1. What concert or event during NFA was your favorite ( you can list a…
