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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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How to Practice
How to Practice – Use Rhythm So there is still a place that is difficult. Rhythm can be your ally in making it easier. For example, a passage that is all sixteenth notes can be worked repetitively. Here are a … Continue reading
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How to Practice
How to Practice – Get Detailed There are times that starting at the beginning of something and playing until you reach the end is a good plan. However, more often there is a better strategy. 1. Divide the piece into … Continue reading
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Point Contest 2013
Point contest begins January 1, 2013. For six weeks musical points are awarded at lessons. Each category has a first, second, and third place trophy winner. Point Contest Rules Follow the blog for tips and hints to get the most … Continue reading
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Winter Recital
Just a reminder, the Winter Recital is on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Friendship Ridge. The program will begin at 7:00. Students report at 6:40.
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Tagged bass, cello, christmas music, concert, piano, recital, viola, violin, winter traditions
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Polonaise in G Minor
Polonaise in G Minor, BWV Anh 119, from Anna Magdalena Bach’s Notebook is available in a new arrangement for strings. Six sets of instrumentation are available. The arrangements for two violins, violin and viola, and violin and cello are playable … Continue reading
In a Pickle
In a Pickle is an original composition for string quartet or string orchestra with optional piano. A chromatic theme will secure the student’s ability to play F sharp and F natural in a musical context. The cello part has some … Continue reading
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How do I read Bass Clef?
How do I read Bass Clef? Bass Clef or F Clef indicates where the F line is on the staff. Once you know where F is all the other notes fall into place. Ascending from the fourth line, the notes are … Continue reading
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Save the Date, Winter Recital
The Winter Recital will take place on December 14, 2012 at Friendship Ridge. The program will begin at 7:00. Students report at 6:40.
What is the difference between the violin and the viola?
What is the difference between the violin and the viola? The violin and the viola are very similar instruments. The violin is smaller than the viola and tends to play higher. The viola, with its slightly larger size, can play a … Continue reading
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Should I always use the printed bowings?
Should I always use the printed bowings? The answer may vary depending on the situation. When playing in an orchestra it is acceptable practice to use the printed bowings. However, the printed bowings maybe superseded by the principal player of the … Continue reading
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