Miriam Troxler

Sound of Silence Piano Duet

Posted on March 16, 2018 by miriamtroxler

Sound of Silence Cover

A new piano duet arrangement of The Sound of Silence is now available.

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Spring Recitals

Posted on March 7, 2018 by miriamtroxler

Save the date! The Spring Recitals will be May 18th at 7:00 PM or May 19th at 2:00 PM at the Vanport Presbyterian Church.

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High Point Student of the Day

Posted on March 6, 2018 by miriamtroxler

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Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair

Posted on January 12, 2018 by miriamtroxler

When Gautier Capucon played with the Berlin Philharmonic, he invited the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic to join him for his encore. The Song of the Birds was incredible with the sonic texture of all the cellists.

What would it be like if Yo-Yo Ma did something similar when he comes to Pittsburgh in June? He could feature the orchestra cellists and the Pittsburgh Cello Quartet. What would he play? Something with a Pittsburgh connection? Something easily recognizable?

My answer to the thought experiment is an arrangement of Stephen Foster’s Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair. It is scored for cello quartet and solo cello. The solo cello part requires an experienced cellist. The other parts are accessible for students, only one of the quartet parts requires tenor clef. The sheet music is now available. If Yo- Yo Ma is not available, what cellist will you feature?

Jeanie with the light brown hair

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Masters In This Hall

Posted on January 2, 2018 by miriamtroxler

Max and Alex

Max and Alex premiered a new arrangement of Masters In This Hall at the Winter Recital on December 23. If you missed it, you can watch a rehearsal leading up to the recital.

The sheet music is now available. It can be played with violin and piano, viola and piano or cello and piano.

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Mystery Composers 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by miriamtroxler

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 2

Mystery Composer 3