Violin, viola, cello, bass proficiency intermediate to advanced levels. Deep river, from violin book iii of the oconnor method and appears on the cd american classics. Newly reissued, mark o connor s false dawn is now available after 30 years of being outofprint. 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. America on strings orchestra book 2 by oconnormethod.
The oconnor violin method employs classic violin technique and theory to teach students to become skilled violinists. The goal of the oconnor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. I just returned from teacher training in mark oconnor s violin method books 3 and 4, at his string camp in north carolina. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark oconnor. Oconnor is a star who has toured with the jazz violinist stephane grappelli. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association. Home page of mark oconnor official website, an americana, bluegrass, blues, classical, composer, country, folk, jazz artist from charlotte, nc. This 10book series is designed to guide students gradually through the.
Mark oconnor moc available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete violin shop. Dec 08, 2014 the suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. 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. Now my boy is working simultaneously in suzuki book 1 and oconnor book 1 and its has really been working out well. What would you suggest for material or curriculum to a confident violin student who wanted to dedicate some serious work to learning different fiddle genres. Like repost share add to next up add to next up add to.
This eventual 10book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. My son actually enjoys the oconnor songs more than the suzuki songs and when hes happy, im happy. Maggie sold her paintings there these examples to string teacher up in michigan amy marr and a visit by two original teachers at oconnor string camps, jesus florido and joe deninzon. The oconnor songs are great fun and lighten up the practises, while reinforcing key concepts and techniques. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the oconnor method he starts off with three boil em cabbage down variations. Included with each volume are online audio download instructions with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. 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. For more information on the o connor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit. Fiddler mark oconnor claims shinichi suzuki, creator of the popular suzuki method of violin instruction, was a fraud. I am pleased to introduce the o connor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. 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 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. Deep river the oconnor violin method book iii american.
Perfect for the private studio, as a supplement in the studio, or for violin class in the school, these first two volumes of the oconnor violin method will develop your students the oconnor violin method, book 1 read more. A new method called oconnor s american school of string playing was presented to the public on november 16, 2009. The method places an emphasis on music and playing techniques from north america, in addition to focusing on rhythmic development, ear training, and improvisation. In fact, the very creation of the oconnor method which uses all. The camp provides group lessons, string orchestra, and a host of various electives. Mark oconnor talks about his new american violin 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 oconnor violin method will. Lesson 10, allegro by alissa rieb violinviola classical guitar. Violins should be studying in oconnor method book i or ii. Rubber dolly rag by oconnormethod published on 20180219t23. The goal of the o connor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. The last word on the suzukioconnor music book debate. The exercise of creation may have been the fuel for the success of the violin classes this year.
The lavishly illustrated books focus on well known. My only criticism is that he moves to quickly in developing technique. From a teaching perspective, the o connor method book does not teach basic violin technique quite as smoothly as the suzuki books. Lesson 18, johnny has gone for a soldier by alissa rieb violinviola. O connor s third volume in his method series is once again composed of enduring popular music, this time dance tunes like the jessie polka and the jazz worlds daphne. Oconnor violin method book iii piano 9780984895830. Mark oconnor fans a debate about the suzuki method the. But more than that, the oconnor violin method uses familiar traditional american music to engage and motivate the young student. Mark o connor talks about his new american violin method.
So far, mark has created two violin books, with plans for eight more. In the summertime string orchestra 3,635 like repost share more. I got my books 1 and 2 training in 2011, when the method was new it was introduced in 2009 and i was also relatively new to violin teaching. Nov 16, 2014 fiddler mark o connor claims shinichi suzuki, creator of the popular suzuki method of violin instruction, was a fraud. Oconnor is a star who has toured with the jazz violinist stephane grappelli, worked as a major session musician in nashville, composed for the concert hall and recorded with top musicians including yoyo ma. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o connor. Shar music oconnor violin method book i bookaudio online.
A new american school of string playing, authored by violinist mark oconnor. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o. Quick view fun with basics iii beginner book for violin by evelyn avsharian. 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. Listen and download this visionary acoustic music album composed and all 20 instruments performed by mark at age 19. Mark oconnor band december 2020 cd compilation by the mark oconnor band. 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. Mark oconnor moc available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music. But o connor s emphasis offers a real chance for a career as a musician. Basses should have completed one year of study on bass. Shar music oconnor violin method, book iii bookaudio online. Maggie sold her paintings there these examples to string teacher up in michigan amy marr and a visit by two original teachers at o connor string camps, jesus florido and joe deninzon. The oconnor method for string teachers and students is a 10 book 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.
Oconnors third volume in his method series is once again composed of enduring popular music, this time dance tunes like the jessie polka and the jazz worlds daphne. A visual treatment for mark oconnors arrangement of the old african american spiritual. Oconnor has developed a string instrument technique for music teachers and students, the oconnor method a new american school of string playing. Mark oconnor born august 5, 1961 is an american violinist whose music combines bluegrass, country, jazz and classical music as a teenager he won national string instrument championships on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Mark oconnors an appalachian christmas featuring the grammywinning. Mark oconnor, a worldrenowned violinist and composer, released. For more information on these educational materials, please go to markoconnor. Oconnor method string camp is a music instruction camp for violin and strings based on the oconnor method. The suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. Mark o connor s violin method for teaching american music.
Quite frequently, and on the spot, class time was devoted to creating variations on boil em cabbage down, which is encouraged by mark oconnor and the fiddling tradition. From a teaching perspective, the oconnor method book does not teach basic violin technique quite as smoothly as the suzuki books. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit. The mark oconnor method looks easy to learn and seems to contain quite a bit of material. Its very basic for beginners, and my violin teacher said she found the quality between the o connor teaching method, quite on par with the suzuki method, so i just went with this book. Classic repertoire, exercises, and historicaleducational text authored, composed and arranged by mark oconnor.
Twinkle sparks fireworks as fiddler guts violin method. 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. Feb 12, 20 the violinist mark o connor plays molto perpetual from book i of his violin method. Violin the vision of book iii is grounded in lessons presented in a format similar to that. Lesson 07, peekaboo waltz by alissa rieb violinviola violin.
Oconnor method violin book iii by oconnormethod oconnor. I am pleased to introduce the oconnor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. 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 connor violin method will. I am pleased to introduce the oconnor violin method for string teachers. Ive also seen these books highly recommended, but unfortunately i dont know anything. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association of. Oconnor method violin book iii by oconnormethod published on 20180220t01. I actually wouldnt even point this out except for the fact that there is a forward at the beginning of the book explaining that its designed with teaching violin technique in mind. Oconnor books of violin method are better than the suzuki method.
The method book teaches numerous variations as a jumpingoff point. Stream america on strings orchestra book 2, a playlist by oconnormethod from desktop or your mobile device. The violinist mark oconnor plays molto perpetual from book i of his violin method. Oconnor violin method iii piano accompaniment sheet music 4. Violin oconnor method book 01 sessions music academy. But oconnors emphasis offers a real chance for a career as a musician. While utilizing classic methods of violin technique and theory, the mark oconnor violin method boldly adds uniquely american elements such as jazz, latin, rock, folk, ragtime and improvisation. The lessons are pretty succinct, perhaps even more than suzukis. Included with each volume are online audio download instructions with mark o connor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. Mark oconnor fans a debate about the suzuki method the new. Why is american violin music supplemental in teaching american violin students. Lesson 21, the world turned upside down by alissa rieb violinviola.