Author Archives: miriamtroxler

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.

Concerto for 2 violins

Posted on April 20, 2020 by miriamtroxler

This is a rehearsal recording from last spring. The video was taken as the students were preparing for the May recital. As much progress as my students are making working through online lessons, I’m looking forward to having small groups … Continue reading →

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Santa Lucia

Posted on April 15, 2020 by miriamtroxler

I have over 100 new teaching videos as a result of online lessons. Here is one of me checking a duet part. Now it is possible to be in a room alone and play duets.

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Practicing cello while isolated

Posted on April 7, 2020 by miriamtroxler

I made example videos of the Lee Op 126, No. 4, 7, and 9 for one of my online students. I also did the duet parts so it would be possible to play with the “Miriam in a Box.” I … Continue reading →

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Sorry Charlie

Posted on April 1, 2020 by miriamtroxler

The piano just doesn’t sound the same during online lessons.

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I Am for String Quartet

Posted on March 30, 2020 by miriamtroxler

I have a new string quartet arrangement available. I Am by Vinyl Hearts. It was a fun arrangement to work on. Viola has the melody for the entire piece. It is available here.