Modern Piccolo Mechanisms
Modern technology and the demands of players have motivated piccolo builders to reconsider the physical limitations of the piccolo mechanism. Many of the…
Fearless and Flexible: Piccolo Intonation
I wish that I could offer some wizard-style, wand-waving magic that could make all notes on the piccolo be perfectly in tune and…
Ewazen Piccolo Concerto Performance Guide Movements 1 & 2
On Saturday, October 13th, 2018, I had the privilege to perform Eric Ewazen’s On Wings of Song for Piccolo and Wind Ensemble at…
Piccolo Method Books – Part II
Piccolo! Piccolo! – Book 1 and Book 2 Dr. Danielle Eden is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, the University of…
Coming to Terms with Death Whistle – A Composer’s View
Coming to Terms with Death Whistle The piccolo is notorious in the orchestra for its incredibly high pitches, and gets a bad rap…
Erica Peel – Sound Advice
Interview by Rose Bishop RB: What advice do you have for someone taking their first professional audition? EP: Although I’m sure there exist…
Piccolo History – A Brief Lineage of the Small Flute
The history of the flute can be traced back to 43,000 year old bones from a mute swan found in Geissenklösterle cave, in…
Orchestral Auditions – Piccolo Edition
Taking any audition can be a daunting task that requires a particular set of skills outside of just being a great flutist. The…
Piccolo Methods – Dedicated Methods for the Modern Player
In the modern age of the piccolo, we are so lucky to have several methods dedicated to the piccolo. This has not always…
