Out and About

Posted on May 13, 2018 by miriamtroxler

The Vanport bridge had another scheduled closing today. I went to see if I could see something going on.

Not really! But I got checked out!

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Pittsburgh Cello Fest

Posted on May 12, 2018 by miriamtroxler

The cello choir performance at Pittsburgh Cello Fest.

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Sound of Silence for String Quartet

Posted on April 23, 2018 by miriamtroxler

Sound of Silence Cover String Quartet

A new string quartet arrangement of The Sound of Silence is now available. All of the parts get to play the melody.

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Sunday Bike Ride

Posted on April 22, 2018 by miriamtroxler

This gallery contains 13 photos.

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 1, 2018 by miriamtroxler

Why does the Easter Bunny like Jazz?

Otherwise the eggs are delivered baroque.

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Moon River

Posted on March 23, 2018 by miriamtroxler

Moon River cover

Get the new trio arrangement of Moon River. Violin, cello and piano all have melody in turn. The cello part can be played by an advanced bass player.

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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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