Tag Archives: cello

Amazing Grace Duets

Posted on February 1, 2023 by miriamtroxler

A new duet arrangement of Amazing Grace is available as a digital download. There is a version for two violins or treble clef instruments. A second version is in alto clef for violists. The third set is for cello or … Continue reading →

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The Cat’s Meow for String Orchestra

Posted on January 27, 2023 by miriamtroxler

Beginning shifting has never been more fun! This canon for string ensemble with optional piano is in the key of C. All the parts get to glissando as the cat meows. Listen to The Cat’s Meow in this video. Get … Continue reading →

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Elf’s Dance

Posted on January 24, 2023 by miriamtroxler

The Elf’s Dance is a lively canon for strings and optional piano. The violin and viola part double for smaller ensembles. The sheet music is available here. Minimum of two players are required. Listen to the Elf’s Dance in this … Continue reading →

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Penguin Party, C Major Round in 5/4

Posted on January 13, 2023 by miriamtroxler

For Point Contest learn the Penguin Party. Download your music and use the appropriate clef. Piano A, B, C, D: 5 points for each hand Piano E, F: 10 points as written hands together Violins and Violas: 5 points, 10 … Continue reading →

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A Year of Folk Tunes for Strings

Posted on January 10, 2023 by miriamtroxler

A systematic way to approach learning all 12 keys, A Year of Folk Tunes for Violin, A Year of Folk Tunes for Viola and A Year of Folk Tunes for Cello are now available. Each month has scales, arpeggios and … Continue reading →

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March of the Elephant, C Major Round

Posted on January 1, 2023 by miriamtroxler

March of the Elephant is a canon in C. Listen to it here. For Point Contest learn the March of the Elephant. Download your music and use the appropriate clef. Piano A, B, C, D, E, F: 5 points, 10 … Continue reading →

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Point Contest

Posted on December 31, 2022 by miriamtroxler

Point Contest begins tomorrow! For six weeks, starting January 1st, students compete for trophies. Each student earns musical points during the lesson. Do you need a copy of the rules or a listening chart? Listening Chart Contest Rules