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About miriamtroxler

Miriam Troxler resides in Beaver, Pa, where she runs a private music studio. After graduation from Chatham University, she toured in Europe with the Continental Singers Orchestra as principal cellist. A long time member of Greenville Symphony Orchestra, she is also the founder and musical director of CelloBrationS. Miriam enjoys composing and arranging with several published pieces to date.

High Point

This week’s high point student is Jonathan with 75 points for violin.

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Winter Recital Pictures

Pictures from the Winter Recital on December 16th are available to view.

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Fort Worth Stockyards, Christmas Eve

Bass Hall in Fort Worth was all decorated for the holidays. After the final performance of the Nutcracker for the 2011 season, my brother took us to visit the stockyards. I was fascinated by the signs. We did some window shopping. … Continue reading →

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CelloBrationS at Christmas Extravaganza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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