Based on the philosophy that america is developing its own style of string playing, melding many traditions, and on mark. We are thrilled to offer the entire series of oconnor method books for. Shar music oconnor violin method book i bookaudio online. The o connor 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. Books oconnor method a comprehensive string method based on music, style and technique developed in the americas. In fact, the very creation of the oconnor method which uses all american. The oconnor songs are great fun and lighten up the practises, while reinforcing key concepts and techniques. Quick view fun with christmas beginner book for violin by evelyn avsharian a60. I currently teach using both the suzuki and o connor violin methods as well as tunes from my own repertoire.
Displaying libraries 1 1 out of 1 for all 28 editions, show libraries holding just this d. A new american school of string playing by mark oconnor. Classic repertoire, exercises, and historicaleducational text authored, composed and arranged by mark oconnor. 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. Ive been playingfiddling around with my violin for about 2 years. Basic pieces and studies by composers including dancla, mazas, haydn, and others. It is geared toward intermediate level players of any age who know the basics of reading music and counting. O connor has released 45 albums, of mostly original music, over a 45year career. The violinist mark oconnor plays gypsy fantastic from book ii of his violin method. Maine violin maker repairs a cherished instrument portland. My son actually enjoys the oconnor songs more than the suzuki songs and when hes happy, im happy. The book is awkward instructionally, and it would not have suited me when i just started out. A visual treatment for mark oconnors arrangement of the. The goal of the o connor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music.
Feb 12, 20 mark o connor plays appalachia waltz from book i of his violin method. Violin master mark oconnor playing the ark with the saline. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association of. Oconnor method books i, ii, iii and additional materials are available exclusively. A set of variations on a borrowed theme alternate title. I am a suzuki teacher and i the o connor books 1 and 2 to use as, i admit, supplemental material. This eventual 10book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. Oconnor violin method book 2 piano accompaniment part. Apr 08, 2014 mark o connor dropped his fiddle as he was getting ready to go on stage monday night in sioux falls, sd, causing several major cracks in the wood. Lynda o connor is a versatile violinist enjoying a career as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician in genres of classical and. A set of variations is a 1969 short story collection by frank o connor. If this is the not the single file you wish to purchase, please change your qty to 0, press the update button to delete the item, and start over. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit.
Mark oconnor oconnor method teachertraining overview 60. 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 o connor, violin born august 5, 1961, seattle, washington influences. The oconnor violin method is put forward as an americanthemed alternative to the suzuki approach. Oconnor method string camp is a music instruction camp for violin and strings based on the oconnor method. Triple concerto march of the gypsy fiddler for violin, cello, piano and orchestra 26 min. Now my boy is working simultaneously in suzuki book 1 and oconnor book 1 and its has really been working out well. Mark o connor born august 5, 1961 is an american violinist and composer whose music combines bluegrass, country, jazz and classical. New oconnor violin method for youngsters includes controversial pledge of allegiance to oconnor although mark oconnors american violin method brilliantly integrates folk and jazz to obviate the suffering and oppression of existing allclassical approaches, some parents are suspicious. Mark oconnor moc available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete violin shop. Oconnor, who was a fiddle violin prodigy as a child, has created what he calls american classical music by combining folk, jazz and classical styles.
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. This book is a suitable supplement for any player who has finished the first book in any string method such as all for strings, essential elements for strings, string basics, or the o connor string method. The fiddle concerto for violin and orchestra is mark o connor s first orchestral score, composed when he was 31 years old in 199293. The last word on the suzukioconnor music book debate. An announcement he made on the internet in 2009 said he was producing a suzukiinspired series of books. It was compiled shortly after the authors death by his widow, harriet o donovan sheehy, and includes the following stories. Within a few years, oconnor was playing it exclusively, setting aside his beloved 1830 j. A bowl of bula, across the ohio frontier, beserkley, bow tie, captains jig, cat in the bag, changing the guard, come. 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 suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. The mark o connor moc method is a 10book series designed to guide the student gradually through the development of pedagogical and musical techniques wrote by the american violinist and composer mark o connor. Variations on a theme the american wife the impossible marriage the cheat. 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. For the first half of the show, oconnor will play songs from american classics, his latest album, accompanied by a pianist.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Also includes scales, tips on bowing, instructions on playing ornaments, and much more. So far, mark has created two violin books, with plans for eight more. Even though we have all three of oconnors method books they are very good. Doctoral essay supervised by professor glenn basham. Introduction to oconnors caprices and emerging american string method. Mark o connor music from the cd duo and sheet music available in o connor method book v and seven violin duos a new american school of string playing. Connor joined forces with wellknown string educator and composer, bob phillips, to provide a new introduction to the world of violin.
Id like to add in a structured method that teaches irish fiddle. Deep river, from violin book iii of the oconnor method and appears on the cd american classics. May 26, 2011 gyspy jazz minor swing mark o connor o connor method book iv rec session footage duration. A comparison of the oconnor violin method and scholarly. Fwiw, ive played irish fiddle myself for several years and have a handle of sorts on the music. I had high hopes for this book, i love mark o connor. In 1986, the tennessee dance theater commissioned the suite from o connor to be performed at nashvilles summer lights festival. Included with each volume are online audio download instructions with mark o connor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. Office sessions music academy 2701 san pedro ne, suite 6 albuquerque nm 87110.
Dec 07, 2010 for those of you who dont virtually know me, im a fiddle violin teacher. A method covering the basic rudiments of music, tone production, and easy reading. Response to mark oconnors say it aint so, shinichi suzuki. I am pleased to introduce the o connor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. Gyspy jazz minor swing mark oconnor oconnor method book iv rec session footage duration. Mark oconnor sheet music official website markoconnor.
Mark oconnor talks about his new american violin method. He has recorded and performed mostly his original american classical music for decades. 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 oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra. The result is an exciting, adventurous duet that exhibits some of the energy and rhythm of a fullband rendition of the tune. The o connor method string camp is a music instruction camp for violin, viola, cello, double bass, and orchestra based on the o connor method. For more information on the o connor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit.
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