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Preparing the Vivaldi A Minor Piccolo Concerto for the Umpteenth Time!
By Kate Prestia-Schaub In preparation for an upcoming performance of the Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto in A Minor, I reflected upon many years of studying this piece, and realized that I needed to start all over again. I first learned the concerto in high school, and...
Interview with Powell Flutes
By Rebecca Weissman During the 2012 NAMM show in Anaheim, we had the pleasure of speaking with Powell/Sonaré artist Kate Prestia-Schaub. This Colorado native made her way to Southern California eleven years ago to study with Jim Walker and attend graduate school at...
Timeless: Kate Prestia-Schaub
This week, we had a chance to chat with Powell player Kate Prestia-Schaub about her new CD, Timeless. Kate collaborated with composer .
It’s Better in Color
In 1997 when the Lowell Liebermann piccolo concerto was first published, I happened to be studying beginning piano with Samuel Lancaster.
The Number 1 Piccolo Problem Solved
Don't be afraid! It's truly as simple as that! When starting students on the piccolo for the first time, the number one reaction I get is: "Oh, Miss Kate!!! It's too loud!" Then, the shoulders shrug up to the ears, and the shrieking commences! The kiddos...
