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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.

Piano Gnomes

Piano Gnomes is a new book of piano solos. The solos range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate player. The type of gnome pictured indicates the level. All of the solos can be heard on YouTube in this playlist. Get … Continue reading

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Learn by Ear – Learn to Accompany

Looking for more points? This year’s special project is Learn by Ear – Learn to Accompany. There are four ways to earn points. Submit by video or at your lesson. Listen to Jingle Bells Rap, one hand accompaniment with words. … Continue reading

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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams

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Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrise is a round in three parts for violin, viola and cello. it is in 3/4 time and G Major. Sunset is a three-part round in 4/4 time also for violin viola and cello. Digital sheet music is available for … Continue reading

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Point Contest Starts January 1

Point contest begins January 1. For six weeks musical points are awarded at lessons. Each category has a first, second, and third place trophy winner. Below is a copy of the rules and a listening chart. Point Contest Rules Listening … Continue reading

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Point Contest Keys of the Week

This year, each week will have two focus keys. Here is the schedule of keys for practicing your 5-finger positions, arpeggios and scales. Major and the relative minor can both be played in the time allowed. Week 1: F Major … Continue reading

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Playing Music with 1 Flat

In A Year of Folk Tunes, December’s key of the month is F Major and D Minor. I wrote four rounds to help navigate this key. Everyone who played them, got a lot better at the hand positions required for F … Continue reading

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12 Days of Christmas Video

Featuring this year’s piano students, the recordings were made in August and September. October was used for editing. Watch the 12 Days of Christmas Video.

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Ring Out, Wild Bells Recital Photos

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Christmas Carol Recital Photos

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