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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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String Demos
Last week I did a demonstration of the string family for the Montessori School in Beaver. The students heard the violin, viola and the cello. One of the students was so inspired, he made a drawing for me. It is always … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaver PA, cello, demonstration, Montessori, viola, violin
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Canon 230
Mozart’s Canon 230 has been arranged for two string instruments. This arrangement can be played with any combination of violinists, violists or cellists. The first performance was by the Not Quite the Dark Ages class at Mozart’s Birthday party. The sheet music is now … Continue reading
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Tagged Canon, cello, duet, Mozart, sheet music, viola, violin
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Winter Recital Photos
Pictures from the Winter Recital on December 13, 2013.
Posted in Photo Album, recital, recital photos
Tagged bass, Beaver PA, cello, chanukah, Christmas, duet, ensemble, music, piano, recital, viola, violin, Winter Recital
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What are You Going to Call?
A new duet for viola and cello was premiered at the Winter Recital. Did you miss it? What are You Going to Call? can be relived in this video.
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Tagged cello, duet, recital, viola, What are you going to call?
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Bell Carol
Bell Carol was premiered at the Winter Recital. The Ukrainian Bell Carol meets Pachelbel’s Canon in this fun quartet for lower strings. If you missed it, you can enjoy the video. Sheet music is available for the origional version, Bell Carol for … Continue reading
Posted in cello photos, cello quartet, Photo Album, recital, recital photos, sheet music, video scrapbook
Tagged bass, cello, Pachelbel's Cannon, Ukrainian Bell Carol
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Christmas Extravaganza
Tonight CelloBrationS and friends played at Friendship Ridge. We saw Mr and Mrs Claus visiting with the residents. This year’s most requested pieces were Silent Night, Greensleeves, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. I can’t take pictures while I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged cello, Christmas, holiday Santa, party, viola
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Important rehearsal dates
Duet rehearsals leading up to the recital will be discussed individually. The larger group rehearsals are as follows. 12 Days of Christmas Saturday, Dec 7 at 9:30 AM – 10:30ish Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Thursday, Dec 5 at 7:30 – 9:00 Monday, … Continue reading
Winter Recital
Save the Date The Winter Recital will take place on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Friendship Ridge. The recital will begin at 7:00 pm. Students, please arrive 20 minutes early. String students remember your music stand. Cellists and bassists remember … Continue reading
Open String Christmas
Open String Christmas lets a new string student play duets and enjoy the holiday season. The first part uses only open strings. The second part has the melody. The collection includes Jingle Bells, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Up on the … Continue reading
Marcello Sonata No 2 in E Minor
I selected Benedetto Marcello’s Sonata No. 2 in E Minor as one of the pieces for Concerto Workshop last summer. The first reason I picked it was because it is a good piece to feature the bass students. Secondly, I like to have two … Continue reading
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