Monthly Archives: December 2011

CelloBrationS at Christmas Extravaganza

Posted on December 30, 2011 by miriamtroxler

CelloBrationS played for the third year at Friendship Ridge’s Christmas Extravaganza on December 15. The residents and their guests were very appreciative of the holiday cello ensemble selections.

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Mystery Composers 2012

Posted on December 28, 2011 by miriamtroxler

Back by popular demand, the Mystery Composer audio samples are now available. Composer 1 Composer 2 Composer 3 Composer 4 Good Luck!

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Winter Break

Posted on December 18, 2011 by miriamtroxler

Just a reminder, winter break is from December 22 through January 1. Lessons resume Monday, January 2, 2012. Start your music listening January 1, it is the beginning of point contest.

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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Posted on December 14, 2011 by miriamtroxler

More students sharing the music making processes. You can watch sisters playing a piano duet, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree“.

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Silent Night

Posted on December 11, 2011 by miriamtroxler

I have a free mp3 available for download from the Celebrate Cello Christmas recording.  It is a multiple cello arrangement. I am performing all of the parts. http://www.last.fm/music/Miriam+Troxler/Celebrate+Cello+Christmas

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Chanukah Medley

Posted on December 10, 2011 by miriamtroxler

Currently, I have all of my students working on music for sharing. The students become better musicians when they play together.  Additionally, cooperative music making builds friendships.  I make an effort to have siblings play together. It creates family memories that … Continue reading →

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Garden Nutcracker

Posted on December 4, 2011 by miriamtroxler

Where does inspiration begin? At the Phipps Winter Flower show, it began with the Nutcracker.  Just like Mary, visitors could look through the keyhole into the delights beyond. Fancifully decorated trees and a variety of other vignettes abounded. Some of the rooms … Continue reading →

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Winter Recital

Posted on December 4, 2011 by miriamtroxler

The Winter Recital is Friday, December 16, at 7 PM at Friendship Ridge. Ensemble players please arrive at 6:30 with you instrument, music, and MUSIC STAND. Pianists please arrive at 6:45. Unless otherwise discussed, remember attire is black and white … Continue reading →

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Beaver Valley Choral Society

Posted on December 2, 2011 by miriamtroxler

The solo cello and choral work with the Beaver Valley Choral Society was very well received on Sunday. If you were unable to hear the performance, there are 4 more events in the Advent cycle. http://www.bvchoralsociety.org/ December 3 at New … Continue reading →

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