Tag Archives: cello

How to Practice

Posted on January 28, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How to Practice – Try a New Piece 1. Check the key signature. Do you know how it is going to affect your position? 2. Check the time signature. What kind of note gets one count. 3. Are there any … Continue reading →

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How to Practice

Posted on January 21, 2013 by miriamtroxler

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

Posted on January 14, 2013 by miriamtroxler

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

Posted on December 30, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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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Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Posted on December 23, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Thank-you Tazein, http://transcendingbordersblog.wordpress.com/ for nominating me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. The rules for The Very Inspiring Blog Award are as follows: 1.  Display the award logo on your blog. 2.  Link back to the person who nominated you. 3.  … Continue reading →

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Share the music

Posted on December 23, 2012 by miriamtroxler

I heard this week that Tessa and Chloe played The Joyous Birth in church the Sunday after the recital. Congratulations Tessa and Chloe Natalia played Jingle Bells for her kindergarten class on Show and Share Day. Congratulations Natalia

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Fugue No. 2

Posted on December 14, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Fugue No. 2 from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier is available as an arrangement for string trio. It is an intermediate arrangement. It can be played with two violins and cello or violin, viola and cello.

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CelloBrationS and Friends at Cambridge Village

Posted on December 13, 2012 by miriamtroxler

(Left to Right) Katrina, Jonathan, Jenna, Eden, Richard, Ashley, and Megan The residents especially enjoyed the holiday program.  Several commented about what a treat it was to hear string players. Abby’s violin solo, her first public performance, received many compliments. … Continue reading →

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Winter Recital

Posted on December 9, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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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CelloBrationS and Friends

Posted on December 7, 2012 by miriamtroxler

The next performance of CelloBrationS will take place on December 12 at 7:00 at Cambridge Village. Family is welcome to come to the festive program of holiday music.

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