Classic repertoire, exercises, and historicaleducational text authored, composed and arranged by mark oconnor. Violin book i, violin book ii, violin book iii, violin book iv, 6 violin duos, violin book v, seven violin duos, viola. Please improve this biographical article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. An excellent collection of tunes that will promote better violin specific technique and musicianship. Why is american violin music supplemental in teaching american violin students. Feb 12, 20 the violinist mark o connor plays rock n roll from book ii of his violin method. For more information on the o connor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit.
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Two methods for violin are the suzuki method and the oconnor method, and both have methods for beginner and advanced violinists. This 10book series is designed to guide the student gradually through the development of pedagogical and musical techniques necessary to become a proficient, wellrounded musician through a carefully planned succession of pieces. The new american school of string playing, of which the oconnor method is a part, promotes a future in which young musicians around the world socialize in more creative, selfguided, and impromptu ways. Mark oconnor education in musicstringsviolin features a series of video centered around the oconnor method, the oconnor string camps and mark oconnors performances with young people. Oconnor method string camp is a music instruction camp for violin and strings based on the oconnor method. Mark o connor talks about his new american violin method. Mark oconnor violin method piano accompaniment book ii. I had high hopes for this book, i love mark oconnor. This camp uses american music, creativity, cultural diversity, and improvisation to improve learning for both children and adults who want to take string lessons while enjoying and excelling at.
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I had high hopes for this book, i love mark o connor. Mark oconnor talks about his new american violin method. Carefully adapted for the unique technical demands for the violist and cellist, the oconnor method continues on the path toward allowing each student to thoroughly prepare themselves for the dynamic world of string performance and fall in love with playing. No need for them we know why you put them in there. Paul is originally from augusta, ga, where he studied suzuki violin method from age three until graduating high school from davidson fine arts magnet school. A new method called oconnor s american school of string playing was presented to the public on november 16, 2009.
Mark oconnor greater new york city area professional. Fully accredited 20152016 through teachertraining in books i,ii,iii,iv beginneradvanced and teaching the oconnor methoda new american school of string teaching by virtuoso violinist mark oconnor and ameb grades. Music from united states, mexico, latin american and canada. This was one of the questions posed by mark o connor and by longtime suzuki teacher pam dewall during a teacher training session at ucla for the new o connor violin method. O connor method books i, ii and iii employ classic violin technique and theory, combined with american music, history, creativity and improvisation to teach students to become skilled violinists and string players. Purchase this piece performed by mark oconnor, titled devils dream off of his album, liberty. Meals are not provided at the oconnor method camp nyc. The book is awkward instructionally, and it would not have suited me when i just started out. Turbocharge your orchestra with the o connor method. The richmond room will be available daily for all students bringing their lunch.
I also take orchestra with the o connor method books at the mcdonald college studio. Purchase this piece from mark oconnors double violin concerto album or midnight on the water. Jan 08, 2015 o connor method orchestra book ii features full symphonic strings 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, bass designed for middle school and high school orchestras, contains 50 minutes of. A comparison of the oconnor violin method and scholarly.
Jeffersons brother randolph also took violin lessons as a youth and played his fiddle at jeffersons monticello plantation reportedly both brothers and servants at times playing and dancing half the night. Books oconnor method a comprehensive string method based on music, style and technique developed in the americas. This was one of the questions posed by mark oconnor and by longtime suzuki teacher pam dewall during a teacher training session at ucla for the new oconnor violin method. Oconnor violin method book ii w online audio download shar. Mark o connor has created this series of method books to guide students gradually through the development of classic techniques and theory while learning some of the most endearing melodies in american music. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association of the. The oconnor method for string teachers and students is a 10book series designed to guide students gradually through the development of pedagogical and musical techniques necessary to become a proficient, wellrounded musician through a carefully planned succession of pieces. Mark o connor, arguably the greatest and most famous fiddler of all time, is an american original in every way currently at the pinnacle of his remarkable career, mark has created a new american school of violin playing that promises to quickly take its place among the great works of violin pedagogy. Carefully adapted for the unique technical demands for the violist and cellist, the o connor method continues on the path toward allowing each student to thoroughly prepare themselves for the dynamic world of string performance and fall in love with playing. Ashokan farewell violin duet recording session in nyc. At davidson, he was concertmaster of the chamber orchestra and began gigging, leading chamber music ensembles for weddings and similar events, which he continues to do as a working musician. Mark oconnor, a worldrenowned violinist and composer, released.
Shar music oconnor violin method, book iii bookaudio online. Oconnor method orchestra book ii features full symphonic strings 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, cello, bass designed for middle school and. I am pleased to introduce the o connor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. Violin, viola and cello viola part includes optional violin ii supplement and piano. The oconnor method includes some of the great folk songs, fiddle tunes and classic themes that have endured the countrys 400yearold history of violin playing, representing all the americas mexico, canada and every region of the united states and musical styles including classical, folk, latin, jazz, rock. Complete teacherorchestra score includes everything you need to apply mark o connor s winning techniques to your program. Oconnor method digital downloads mark oconnor official website. Like any great movement, the mark o connor violin method seeks a loftier goal. Even if i was a kid and i had a teacher work with me through the book, it still would have been awkward and uninspiring. The violinist mark oconnor plays rock n roll from book ii of his violin method. Fully accredited 20152016 through teachertraining in books i, ii,iii,iv beginneradvanced and teaching the o connor method a new american school of string teaching by virtuoso violinist mark o connor and ameb grades. Their fundamental stages of teaching, theoretical format, and. Oconnor violin method book ii by mark oconnor, paperback.
Home page of mark o connor official website, an americana, bluegrass, blues, classical, composer, country, folk, jazz artist from charlotte, nc. Turbocharge your orchestra with the oconnor method. Perfect for the private studio, as a supplement in the studio, or for violin class in the school, these first two volumes of the o. Meals are not provided at the o connor method camp nyc. Shar music oconnor violin method book i bookcd long. This camp uses american music, creativity, cultural diversity, and improvisation to improve learning for both children and adults who want to take string lessons while enjoying and excelling at music. Ive been playingfiddling around with my violin for about 2 years. Home page of mark oconnor official website, an americana, bluegrass, blues, classical, composer, country, folk, jazz artist from charlotte, nc.
Mark oconnor, who recently published his own instruction book, claims suzukis biography contains numerous fabrications and that the trademark method, which includes learning twinkle twinkle little star, is bland and uninspired. This wisdom came from one of my teaching mentors, jim maurer, who recognized that not all students can progress straight through the suzuki method, or any course of study, without reaching the occasional plateau. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music. I also take orchestra with the oconnor method books at. American violinist fiddler mark oconnor has this week made a number of startling public allegations including his belief that the founder of the suzuki method of music education was one of the biggest frauds in music history. For more information on these educational materials, please go to markoconnor.