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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.

Girl of the Month

Posted on October 14, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Congratulations Abby! Center Civic Women’s Club Girl of the Month

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Max’s March for Piano Solo

Posted on October 13, 2014 by miriamtroxler

Max’s March is a G Major piano solo. All three G’s within the grand staff are necessary. The introduction uses treble clef ledger lines below middle C and the coda takes the right hand into bass clef, writing the same … Continue reading →

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Along the River for Piano Solo

Posted on October 10, 2014 by miriamtroxler

The left hand of Along the River evokes the lazy water ripples against the river’s bank. After learning the piano solo, the primary chords in G Major become fluid and easy to play. The sheet music is available to digitally … Continue reading →

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Economy Violin Classes, October 9

Posted on October 9, 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 (good job everyone who remembered!) 2. practice open strings pizzicato 3. practice  open strings arco 4. finger practice pattern (0,1,2,2,1,0) on … Continue reading →

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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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