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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.

We Know That Christ Is Raised

Posted on January 6, 2016 by miriamtroxler

We Know That Christ Is Raised has been arranged for string trio, piano and female voice. Bring some special music to your service. The string parts can be played with two violins and cello or violin, viola and cello. It is … Continue reading →

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Learn Like Yo-Yo Ma, Day 6

Posted on January 6, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Violin Partita No 2 in D Minor, Gigue. Day 6 Cello Suite No 1 in G Major, Prelude. Day 6

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Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Posted on January 5, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today  has been arranged for string quartet and optional keyboard. Enjoy this beautiful arrangement for Easter. It is available as a digital download.

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Learn Like Yo-Yo Ma, Day 5

Posted on January 5, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Violin Partita No 2 in D Minor, Gigue. Day 5 Cello Suite No 1 in G Major, Prelude. Day 5

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Learn Like Yo-Yo Ma, Day 4

Posted on January 4, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Violin Partita No 2 in D Minor, Gigue. Day 4 Cello Suite No 1 in G Major, Prelude. Day 4

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Practice creates myelin

Posted on January 3, 2016 by miriamtroxler

I read a terrific book about learning, practice, and how it affects the brain over time. Look for The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle.  It makes me happy to see there is research to support that learning is a series … Continue reading →

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Learn Like Yo-Yo Ma, Day 3

Posted on January 3, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Violin Partita No 2 in D Minor, Gigue. Day 3 Cello Suite No 1 in G Major, Prelude. Day 3 I think the purpose of a piece of music is significant when it actually lives in somebody else. A composer … Continue reading →

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Looking for more points?

Posted on January 2, 2016 by miriamtroxler

I have a special category of learning music “on your own.” Piano: Are You Sleeping? for 25 points Piano: Streabbog, Op 63, No 1 for 25 points Piano: Polonaise, from the Notebook for Wolfgang for 25 points Violin and Viola: … Continue reading →

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Learn Like Yo-Yo Ma, Day 2

Posted on January 2, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Violin Partita No 2 in D Minor, Gigue. Day 2 Cello Suite No 1 in G Major, Prelude. Day 2

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Mystery Composer 2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by miriamtroxler

Listen to the musical samples at the following links. Submit your answers on paper at your lesson or by email. Composer and name of the work is required for 25 points. Mystery Composer 1 Mystery Composer 2 Mystery Composer 3

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