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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.

Economy Violin Classes, February 27

What am I supposed to practice? 2:00 Class 1. open strings arco and pizzicato 2. Mary Had a Little Lamb starting on the A string 2 1 0 1 2 2 2  1 1 1  2 E E 2 1 … Continue reading

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Save the Date, Spring Recitals

The Spring Recitals will take place at Friendship Ridge on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM or on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM. You may choose the recital which best fits your schedule. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes … Continue reading

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A Chipmunk for Emma, 20 Piano Solos

The individual piano solos I wrote last August and September have been compiled into a book. A Chipmunk for Emma: 20 Piano Solos From The Early Elementary to Intermediate Levels is now available for purchase.

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Economy Violin Classes, February 12

What am I supposed to practice? 2:00 Class 1. open strings arco and pizzicato 2. Mary Had a Little Lamb starting on the A string 2 1 0 1 2 2 2  1 1 1  2 E E 2 1 … Continue reading

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Economy Violin Classes, February 5

What am I supposed to practice? 2:00 Class 1. review parts of the violin and bow 2. open strings arco and pizzicato 3. Mary Had a Little Lamb starting on the A string 2 1 0 1 2 2 2  … Continue reading

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Bach Viola Concerto in D Minor

One of my violist colleague’s former students called looking for help getting a Bach viola concerto to fulfill requirements for an upcoming college course. The problem is, unfortunately, no such concerto exists. Although Bach wrote six Sonatas and Partitas for … Continue reading

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Roses are Red

Looking for something unique for Valentine’s Day? How about a do it yourself arrangement in a recycled bottle wall vase.     Supplies: ketchup bottle vase artificial flowers ribbon wire scissors wire cutters 1. Find the middle of the wire. … Continue reading

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Economy Violin Classes, January 29

What am I supposed to practice? 2:00 Class 1. review parts of the violin and bow 2. open strings arco and pizzicato 3. Mary Had a Little Lamb starting on the A string 2 1 0 1 2 2 2  … Continue reading

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Economy Violin Classes, January 22

What am I supposed to practice? 2:00 Class 1. review parts of the violin and bow 2. open strings arco and pizzicato 3. Mary Had a Little Lamb starting on the A string 2 1 0 1 2 2 2  … Continue reading

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Looking for more points?

Go to a concert and write a review. Cello Fury is in Sewickley at St. James Parish on Sunday, January 25. The concert begins at 3:00 with pre-concert music provided by Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Woodwinds beginning at 2:30.

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