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.

Open String Chanukah for Violin

Posted on November 26, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Open String Chanukah for Violin lets a new violin student play duets and enjoy the holiday season. The first part uses only open strings. The second part has the melody. The collection includes Chanukah, S’vivon, Chanukah Oy Chanukah, Maoz Tzur, and Chanukah … Continue reading →

Posted in easy music for strings, sheet music | Tagged cello, chanukah, Chanukah Oy Chanukah, Maoz Tzur, S'vivon, sheet music, viola, violin | 1 Comment

Learn to play 10 Little Indians on the Violin

Posted on November 25, 2014 by miriamtroxler

The video is available showing each phrase of 10 Little Indians. Try it out. Let me know what you think by taking the survey.

Posted in teaching | Tagged how to play, Ten Little Indians, video instruction, violin | Leave a comment

The Entertainer

Posted on November 24, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Chloe, a sophomore at Western Beaver High School, has been working on “The Entertainer.” Enjoy the virtual recital experience with Chloe playing for you in this video. You have a front row seat right at the piano.

Posted in Photo Album, video scrapbook | Tagged Scott Joplin, The Entertainer, video recital series, virtual recital | Leave a comment

Swallowtail Jig

Posted on November 23, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Second grader Miah plays Swallowtail Jig on the violin.

Posted in recital, teaching, video scrapbook | Tagged fiddle, Swallowtail Jig, video, violin, virtual recital | Leave a comment

Dixie Breakdown

Posted on November 22, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Tenth grader Jon plays Dixie Breakdown on the violin.

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Economy Violin Classes, November 20

Posted on November 21, 2014 by miriamtroxler

What am I supposed to practice? The links go to video examples. 2:00 Class 1. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, violin 1 part 2. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, violin 2 part first line second line third line fourth line 3. Twinkle, … Continue reading →