New Music Night Recital Photos

Posted on May 21, 2022 by miriamtroxler

In April, we began writing tunes to help internalize musical skills. The composers performed their pieces in an online format on May 20. Enjoy the photos from the event.

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Bella Notte for String Instrument and Piano

Posted on May 17, 2022 by miriamtroxler

Bella Notte the dog’s love theme music from Lady and the Tramp gets a new treatment with arrangements for violin and piano, viola and piano and cello and piano.

All three arrangements are suitable for a young string player. The piano part doubles the melody in the string part for intonation security. Bella Notte is playable entirely in first position in the key of G.

Listen to the cello and piano version here.

Listen to the violin and piano version here.

Listen to the viola and piano version here.

All the arrangements are available as a digital download.

Bella Notte for Violin and Piano

Bella Notte for Viola and Piano

Bella Notte for Cello and Piano

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Augustan Club Waltz for Cello Quartet or Cello Ensemble

Posted on May 10, 2022 by miriamtroxler

A new arrangement of Scott Joplin’s Augustan Club Waltz is now available. It is a challenging cello quartet arrangement. Three of the cello parts require multiple clef reading. It would be easier with more cellists because the double stops could be divided between players. Listen to the third section here.  Get your copy as a digital download.

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May the 4th be with You

Posted on May 4, 2022 by miriamtroxler

There is a new learn by ear video available. Sound Explorers worked on Princess Leia’s Theme and the Imperial March. Enjoy!

Do or do not, there is no try.
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Scott Joplin String Duets

Posted on May 3, 2022 by miriamtroxler

The String Duets in the Great Scott! Joplin for Two Musicians are also available as a digital download.

If you are in a hurry, you can be practicing the opening theme of five pieces today. Augustan Club Waltz, The Chrysanthemum, The Easy Winners, The Entertainer, and Weeping Willow are included in the collection for Violin and Cello, Viola and Cello, and Two Bass Clef Instruments. All of the duets could be used for recital or performance.

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A lot of Fun Timez Piano

Posted on April 27, 2022 by miriamtroxler
Cartoon cover
Storyboard of online piano lessons
Piano lesson success

Thanks Mauralee

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The Entertainer Duets

Posted on April 26, 2022 by miriamtroxler

The Entertainer Duets in the Great Scott! Joplin for Two Musicians are also available as a digital download.

If you are in a hurry, you can be practicing The Entertainer for Violin and Piano, Viola and Piano, and Cello and Piano today. All of the duets could be used for recital or performance.

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The Chrysanthemum Duets

Posted on April 19, 2022 by miriamtroxler

The Chrysanthemum Duets in the Great Scott! Joplin for Two Musicians are also available as a digital download.

If you are in a hurry, you can be practicing The Chrysanthemum for Violin and Piano, Viola and Piano, and Cello and Piano today. All of the duets could be used for recital or performance.

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Weeping Willow

Posted on April 16, 2022 by miriamtroxler

I’ve had students working on the Weeping Willow in the Great Scott! Joplin for Two Musicians book. Here’s a video of the rag as a piano solo. This is the same piece played by violin and cello.

Are you inspired to get practicing? I’ve made a how-to playlist of measures for clarity.

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The Easy Winner Duets

Posted on April 12, 2022 by miriamtroxler

The Easy Winner Duets in the Great Scott! Joplin for Two Musicians are also available as a digital download.

If you are in a hurry, you can be practicing the Weeping Willow for Violin and Piano, Viola and Piano, and Cello and Piano today. All of the duets could be used for recital or performance.

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