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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.

CelloBrationS and Friends, Feb 7, 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by miriamtroxler

CelloBrationS was welcomed back to Cambridge Village on February 7th for an evening of chamber music. The group played trios by Chopin and Beethoven. The program included Vanhal’s Notturno, a quartet for flute, viola, and cello. The audience was also … Continue reading →

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Looking for more points?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Are you looking for more points? Have a concert. Invite 5 friends over to hear you play. Play for your music class in school. Play for your out-of-town relatives over the phone or video call. Your skill as a player … Continue reading →

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High Point Week 5

Posted on February 10, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Congratulations Chloe! 132 points

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Learn By Ear

Posted on February 10, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Today’s learn by ear challenge is slightly different. Figure out how to play one or more of the following on your instrument. Baa, Baa, Black Sheep (10 points) Row, Row, Row Your Boat (10 points) Home on the Range (15 … Continue reading →

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Symbol Saturday

Posted on February 9, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Do you know what this musical symbol is? Draw it and write your answer in your notebook and bring it to your next lesson. (1 point)  

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Five Facts

Posted on February 8, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Today’s Point Contest challenge is find five facts about an American composer. Submit your five facts in the comments. (5 points) Double points if you have five different facts on a composer who has already been submitted.

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Write a Song

Posted on February 7, 2013 by miriamtroxler

1. Print the staff paper. 2. Draw your clef at the beginning of the first staff. 3. Draw your time signature. 4. Pick a scale you can play well. Using notes from your scale, fill 8 measures with your notes. These eight … Continue reading →

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Seeing Intervals, Seconds, Fourths, Sixths

Posted on February 6, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Seconds, fourths and sixths are all intervals that have one note on a line and one on a space. Seconds have one note on a line and the next on the adjacent space. To think about it the other way, … Continue reading →

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Tempo Tuesday

Posted on February 5, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Moderato Define the musical tempo. Submit your answer by email or on paper at your next lesson. (2 points)

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How do I improve my musicianship?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How do I improve my musicianship? The fastest way to improve as a musician is to play with other people. Other musicians force you to listen to how you fit into a bigger picture.  Immediately you become more aware of … Continue reading →

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