Welcome to my teaching website
I’ll be at Common Ground on the Hill July 14-18 teaching Bodhrán for Beginners and Gateway Bodhrán and playing in the Celtic Session. Great Craic! *
* translation to American English - loads of fun!
The new Gateway Bodhrán course will explore:
● Getting your bodhrán to speak with the voice you want it to have
● Finding the modern tipper grip that works best for you
● How to produce and manage tones on the bodhrán
● How to play single- and doubled- end triplets, and rolls
● An inventory of sticking patterns that support reels and jigs
● Getting your bodhrán to speak with the voice you want it to have
● Finding the modern tipper grip that works best for you
● How to produce and manage tones on the bodhrán
● How to play single- and doubled- end triplets, and rolls
● An inventory of sticking patterns that support reels and jigs
Join me at Common Ground and make your bodhrán say what you mean.
Scheduling and registration info available at this link
Scheduling and registration info available at this link
More about classes can be found below. First, films and recordings...........
One Bad Crab
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One Bad Crab is Sandy Cannon-Brown's 40-minute nature documentary about the invasion of the European green crab into the coastal waters of New England. The green crab is devastating the local shell fishery. This menace to the economy and ecology of the region is prospering because the coastal sea is no longer cold enough during winter to keep the green crab population under control. The film will premiere on March 9 in Martha's Vineyard, MA.
The film is in post-production now. But you can watch the 90-second trailer at the link below. It was a great privilege to be selected to compose the music for One Bad Crab. |
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The Most Recent Audio Release
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Tales of Chincoteague
Original songs about the Island Click here for sample tracks & liner notes Buy the Recording |
A Passion for Oysters
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I had the honor of composing the score for the nature documentary film A Passion for Oysters.
A Passion for Oysters explores the creative ways watermen, aquaculture farmers and the State of Maryland are working together to expand the oyster population in Chesapeake Bay. The film was broadcast on Maryland Public TV during their Chesapeake Week in April 2024! Click on the image to view the 42-minute nature documentary. |
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The link in the image leads to Chesapeake Bay Journal's website where the film is hosted. This not-for-profit organization is a repository for many fine nature documentaries. Chesapeake Bay Journal is the go-to source for environmental news about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. That region includes Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the Susquehanna River watershed in Pennsylvania and New York. A subscription to the monthly publication of Chesapeake Bay Journal is free. Donations help fund the ongoing, important work of CBJ
Focus & Content
Focus and Goals
My focus is largely acoustic, traditional music of Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales - the "Six Celtic Nations" - plus Galicia. My goal is to help others learn about this enduring, influential form of music. If you are a musician, I hope the information on this site will help you to expand your skills. If you are a listener, I hope you will find that some of the information of this site will enhance your listening experience.
Content
This site contains handouts from the courses I teach, and many links to various music resources. The courses are aimed at both players and those who can’t sing a note or play a scale. There’s something here for everyone interested in the music.
Audio Files
Oh yes, capitalism! This site also contains audio files from my trio, 3 Sheets, and my solo recordings. Music is always free. You pay to get the musician to the stage or into the recording studio. When you enjoy music on this site, or anywhere, buy it. That modest expense keeps the music flowing for all of us.
My focus is largely acoustic, traditional music of Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales - the "Six Celtic Nations" - plus Galicia. My goal is to help others learn about this enduring, influential form of music. If you are a musician, I hope the information on this site will help you to expand your skills. If you are a listener, I hope you will find that some of the information of this site will enhance your listening experience.
Content
This site contains handouts from the courses I teach, and many links to various music resources. The courses are aimed at both players and those who can’t sing a note or play a scale. There’s something here for everyone interested in the music.
Audio Files
Oh yes, capitalism! This site also contains audio files from my trio, 3 Sheets, and my solo recordings. Music is always free. You pay to get the musician to the stage or into the recording studio. When you enjoy music on this site, or anywhere, buy it. That modest expense keeps the music flowing for all of us.
Film and Live Theatre Music
I also compose and orchestrate music used in film and live theatre productions. Most of this work is short - under 90 seconds. All of it is about reinforcing the action and visuals experienced by the audience during the performances of plays. Many of these compositions are available at this link: https://soundcloud.com/bill-troxler/sets
I also compose and orchestrate music used in film and live theatre productions. Most of this work is short - under 90 seconds. All of it is about reinforcing the action and visuals experienced by the audience during the performances of plays. Many of these compositions are available at this link: https://soundcloud.com/bill-troxler/sets