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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.

Not Quite the Dark Ages

Not Quite the Dark Ages Class learned lots of Mozart in six weeks. New arrangements of Ave Verum Corpus  and Canon 230 were part of the class. Learning the Eine Kleine Nachtmusik string quartet Allegro and  Menuetto movements was a big … Continue reading

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Ave Verum Corpus

A string quartet arrangement of Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus is now available. In the key of D, this intermediate arrangement  keeps the melody in the first violin part, with the other voices being an integral part of the work. The … Continue reading

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Mr Beaver High

Zane used his piano and vocal talents to capture the crown for Mr Beaver High. Congratulations Zane!

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High School Musicals

Spring is coming and my students are involved in high school musicals. Look for Tessa playing trombone and Chloe on the flute in the orchestra pit at Western Beaver High School.  Shrek the Musical has performances on Friday, February 28th … Continue reading

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Regional Orchestra

Look for Kate representing Blackhawk High School at Regional Orchestra on February 28 at Trinity High School in Washington, Pa.  Congratulations Kate!

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Mystery Composers

Mystery Composers for 2014 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 … Continue reading

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Special Classes

Composing Symposium The composing symposium is a four week class for basic composing and arranging skills.  Students will discuss basic theory, range of instruments, and musical form.  Final compositions will be performed by members of the class for the attendees.  … Continue reading

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Wondrous Night

At the Winter Recital Tessa and Chloe performed Wondrous Night. This piano duet contains Angels We Have Heard on High, the First Noel, We Three Kings, and Joy to the World. Enjoy the video and have a Merry Christmas!

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A Trip to the Zoo

A Trip to the Zoo ebook is available for free for the next 5 days on Amazon. Happy Holidays!

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Winter Break

Just a reminder, winter break will be from December 22nd through January 5th. Lessons resume on January 6th.

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