Our Favorite Piccolo Books

Whether you're new to the piccolo or a seasoned player looking to expand your library, we've compiled a list of our favorite books and pieces to support your journey. From foundational methods to piccolo concertos, this list is sure to inspire and challenge players of all levels.

Foundational & Technique Books

• Practice Book for the Piccolo – Trevor Wye’s trusted exercises adapted for piccolo.

• The Piccolo Study Book – Patricia Morris offers a thoughtful collection of studies to strengthen technique.

• The Piccolo Intonation Book – Stephanie Lupo helps players tackle one of the piccolo’s greatest challenges: tuning!

• The Mazzanti Method, Vol. 2 – Warm-up routines by piccolo master Nicola Mazzanti.

• The Complete Piccolo – Jan Gippo’s essential guide to all things piccolo.

• Orchestral Excerpts for Piccolo – Jack Wellbaum’s go-to excerpt collection for orchestral prep.
  
  

Solo Repertoire

• Sonata No. 3 for Piccolo and Piano – Gary Schocker’s lyrical and expressive writing shines.

• Sonata for Piccolo and Piano – Amanda Harberg’s rich, contemporary voice adds depth to the piccolo repertoire.

• Concerto for Piccolo and Orchestra – A modern masterpiece by Lowell Liebermann.

• Hall of Ghosts – Also by Harberg, this evocative work showcases the piccolo's emotional range.

• Three Concertos for Piccolo – Antonio Vivaldi’s Baroque brilliance remains timeless.

• The Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa’s iconic piccolo moment, arranged for four piccolos!
  
  

We guarantee these pieces will take your piccolo playing to the next level. Happy practicing!