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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.
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String Demos
Last week I did a demonstration of the string family for the Montessori School in Beaver. The students heard the violin, viola and the cello. One of the students was so inspired, he made a drawing for me. It is always … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaver PA, cello, demonstration, Montessori, viola, violin
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Point Contest Results 2014
Everyone worked very hard this year during point contest. The top 3 places in each category are as follows. Strings A Sophie 190 Rori 77 Miah 45 Strings B Natalia 460 Ryan 400 Katrina 202 Strings C Christopher 351 Madison 299 Elizabeth … Continue reading
Save the Date – Spring Recitals
The Spring Recitals will take place at Friendship Ridge on Friday, April 4 at 7:00 PM or on Saturday, April 5 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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Canon 230
Mozart’s Canon 230 has been arranged for two string instruments. This arrangement can be played with any combination of violinists, violists or cellists. The first performance was by the Not Quite the Dark Ages class at Mozart’s Birthday party. The sheet music is now … Continue reading
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Tagged Canon, cello, duet, Mozart, sheet music, viola, violin
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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
Posted in Photo Album, recital, string quartet, string trio, teaching, video scrapbook
Tagged Ave Verum Corpus, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mozart, Sleigh Ride
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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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Tagged Ave Verum Corpus, cello quartet, Mozart, string quartet
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Mr Beaver High
Zane used his piano and vocal talents to capture the crown for Mr Beaver High. Congratulations Zane!
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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Tagged Beaver, Beaver Falls, Blackhawk, cast, high school, musical, pit orchestra, Western Beaver
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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!
Posted in music, orchestra, teaching
Tagged Beaver, Blackhawk, orchestra, pa, regional orchestra, Trinity High School, viola, Washington Pa
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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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