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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.

Playground Suite for Piano Solo

Posted on October 9, 2014 by miriamtroxler

The Playground Suite is a collection of five pieces using a C Major hand position for young players. It contains Janna Jumps Rope, Eric Plays Tag, Shawn Swings, Lydia Slides, and Rori on the Monkey Bars. The Playground Suite can be … Continue reading →

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Leon the Lion for Piano Solo

Posted on October 8, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Leon the Lion is a prince among lions. He struts through his kingdom roaring at his subjects. The D Major piano solo incorporates chromatic passage work in a stately promenade. Enjoy the sheet music immediately with digital print.

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Arabesque for Abby

Posted on October 7, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Imagine being at a dance recital watching a young ballerina en pointe for the first time. The Arabesque for Abby captures that moment with a little waltz in the key of F major. The sheet music is available as a … Continue reading →

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William’s Walk for Piano Solo

Posted on October 6, 2014 by miriamtroxler

In the key of C Major, William’s Walk uses a walking bass line to explore multiple harmonies and rhythmic changes in the right hand. William’s Walk is a satisfying piece for a later beginner. The sheet music is available as … Continue reading →

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Learn to Play Yankee Doodle on the Violin

Posted on October 6, 2014 by miriamtroxler

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

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CelloBrationS October Rehearsals

Posted on October 5, 2014 by miriamtroxler

CelloBrationS October Rehearsals Thursday, Oct 2, 8:00-9:30 PM Thursday, Oct 9, No Rehearsal Wednesday, Oct 15, 9:00-10:30 AM Thursday, Oct 16, No Rehearsal Thursday,  Oct 23, 8:00-9:30 Final rehearsal of Beatles Music before Beatles Programs Thursday, Oct 30, 8:00-9:30

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Carl’s Cremini for piano solo

Posted on October 3, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Where do mushrooms come from? How do they travel? What do mushrooms sound like? Exclusively in bass clef, Carl’s Cremini attempts to answer the sonic riddle. An unusual work with the initial statement of the theme in the left hand, … Continue reading →

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Economy Violin Classes, October 2

Posted on October 2, 2014 by miriamtroxler

What am I supposed to practice? The links go to video examples. 2:00 Class 1. put a pencil in your case 2. practice open strings pizzicato 3. practice open strings arco 4. finger practice pattern (0,1,2,2,1,0) on page 7 5. Twinkle, Twinkle … Continue reading →

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A Chipmunk for Emma for Piano Solo

Posted on October 2, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Inspired by a true story, this delightful two-minute musical romp in E minor for piano solo is fun to play and an audience favorite. Is it possible to catch a chipmunk? And then what happens? Get the digital print sheet … Continue reading →

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October 1, Pumpkins

Posted on October 1, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Originally posted on Pumpkinwalk:
On today’s walk I saw 366 pumpkins. How many have you seen today? Join the fun. Keep track on the pumpkin calendar or post in the comments.

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