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. The suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. The method seemed simple and logical foundational instruction in string playing using songs from the rich american heritage of old time tunes, negro spirituals, jazz, mariachi, and. 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. 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 turned this here into a kind feelgood guitar thing and i love to play it. 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. The violinist mark oconnor plays in the summertime from book ii of his violin method.
I am pleased to introduce the oconnor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. Mark oconnor born august 5, 1962 is an american violinist and composer whose music combines bluegrass, country, jazz and classical music. 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. This is an original tune by mark oconnor with the arrangement found in book one. Violinist mark oconnor says hes proof that his method of learning the violin works. Included with each volume are online audio download instructions with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. Strad magazine says the succession of melodies is attractive and carefully planned. 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. 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. Jim mcguire american violinist mark oconnor has been a sideman for country stars and a. These exciting and intricate violin duos present an opportunity for highintermediate and low. This past semester, i lead a beginning string orchestra in playing mark oconnor s arrangement of boil em cabbage down from his orchestra series that corresponds with the method books. It all began when the american violin virtuoso and composer mark oconnor, who started publishing his own instruction books several years ago, took aim at the giant of the field. This is a well organized fiddle method using traditional folk music written by the famous fiddler, mark oconnor.
The 2nd day offers a series of classes that can be selected from their workshop formats, lecture demonstrations on music education, presentations on american music or on the music. 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. Mark oconnor fans a debate about the suzuki method the. I had high hopes for this book, i love mark oconnor. Oconnor was the founder and president of the internationally recognized mark oconnor string camp, and now is directing the oconnor method camp new york city. So far, mark has created two violin books, with plans for eight more. Included with each volume are cds with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. Shar music oconnor violin method book i bookaudio online. The seattleborn, protean superfiddler, composer, music educator, and inventor of the oconnor violin method, which has helped school countless budding violinists, is heading to the bay area this month, for a performance with the new century chamber orchestra. I am pleased to introduce the o connor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o connor.
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. For more information on the o connor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit. From a teaching perspective, the o connor method book does not teach basic violin technique quite as smoothly as the suzuki books. Mark oconnor mark oconnor is a multi grammy award winning composerviolinistfiddler. Dec 08, 2014 it all began when the american violin virtuoso and composer mark oconnor, who started publishing his own instruction books several years ago, took aim at the giant of the field. This book is a pedagogic companion to oconnor method book iv, which includes 16 additional solo violin pieces for study and performance. Mark oconnor is an astonishingly versatile american violinist and composer who has had exceptional success melding various genres of music country and bluegrass, jazz, and classical into his own unique style and voice. The mark oconnor method looks easy to learn and seems to contain quite a bit of material.
Mark o connor s violin method for teaching american music. As a teenager he won national string instrument championships on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Mark oconnor to present free lecture the tennessean. That young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. The last word on the suzukioconnor music book debate. 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. 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.
Suzuki violin book 2 mp3 download, b7dc4c5754 listen and download suzuki violin mp3 up to date free suzuki violin songs by mp3bear1. This eventual 10 book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. 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. Jim mcguire american violinist mark o connor has been a sideman for country stars and a soloist with symphony. This eventual 10book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. The oconnor methodtm for violin and strings has been widely praised since its debut in fall 2009 as an american grown rival to the suzuki method the new yorker. Oconnor method digital downloads mark oconnor official website. Twinkle sparks fireworks as fiddler guts violin method. Mark oconnor author of two centuries of australian poetry. Mark oconnor fans a debate about the suzuki method the new. Volumes 310 are in the works, as are volumes for viola, cello, double bass and string orchestra. Included with each volume are online audio download instructions with mark o connor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks.
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. Mark o connor talks about his new american violin method. Oconnor viiolin method violin book 2 paperback 2009. Mark oconnor talks about his new american violin method. Six violin duos for advanced level violin players includes the parts and full scores for mark oconnor s original arrangements of american music classics. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark oconnor. I just returned from teacher training in mark oconnor s violin method books 3 and 4, at his string camp in north carolina. Workshops mark and maggie o connor lead a class of students instruments in hand through a series of o connor method book tunes, musical phrases, rhythms, and techniques that reveal the elements and machinery that help create the american string school. O connor viiolin method violin book 2 mark o connor on. It was twoandahalf years ago that i was introduced to mark oconnor and to his method for teaching string playing through the classics of american music. Its a spiritual that dvorak featured and it is in my violin method book series that version is similar to dvoraks. I hope you love it and it lifts your spirits a little during these dark times of crisis. Oconnor viiolin method violin book 2 mark oconnor on. A new american school of string playing, authored by violinist mark oconnor.
Mark and maggie oconnor s residency features their violin recital of violin solos and duos from the successful oconnor method on the first evening. From a teaching perspective, the oconnor method book does not teach basic violin technique quite as smoothly as the suzuki books. Currently, the mark o connor violin method includes volumes 1 and 2, including cds with mark playing all tunes. The mark o connor method looks easy to learn and seems to contain quite a bit of material. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mark oconnor born august 5, 1961 is an american violinist and composer whose music combines bluegrass, country, jazz and classical oconnor has released 45 albums, of mostly original music, over a 45year career. Students worked on their parts in group classes, and came together to play in orchestra. Currently volumes 1 and 2 of this 10 volume series are available. 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.
His mentors are benny thomasson who taught oconnor to fiddle as a teenager, french jazz violinist stephane. Oconnor violin method, book 3 with online audio access. Mark oconnor moc available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete violin shop. Currently, the mark oconnor violin method includes volumes 1 and 2, including cds with mark playing all tunes. Ive been playingfiddling around with my violin for about 2 years. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music.
Oconnor violin method book 2 piano accompaniment part. The goal of the oconnor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music, and become bold, creative individuals. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o. The recently released oconnor method has been widely praised. Mark oconnor band carol of the bells songs of comfort. 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 goal of the o connor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music.
O connor violin method, book 3 with online audio access. Like any great movement, the mark o connor violin method seeks a loftier goal. Oconnor, 53 who claims to have spent a number of years delving into dr shinichi suzukis life, has alleged the founder infactually made up components of. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit. 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.
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. When given the chance to practice individually in their single 40 minute class period per week, the students voraciously went to work learning notes on their own and running over to me. The violinist mark oconnor plays gypsy fantastic from book ii of his violin method. Fiddler mark oconnor claims shinichi suzuki, creator of the popular suzuki method of violin instruction, was a fraud.
Violin book i, violin book ii, violin book iii, violin book iv, 6 violin duos, violin book v, seven violin duos, viola book i. Piano accompaniment books for volumes 1 and 2 also available now. Oconnor was the founder and president of the internationally recognized mark oconnor string camp, and now is directing the oconnor methodtm camp new york city. His orchestral compositions have received over 600 performances with symphony orchestras. Oconnor will give an overview and demonstration of his oconnor method of teaching violin and strings at 3 p. Unlike bart simpson, mark oconnor is an overachiever, and proud of it, though in a softspoken, disarmingly modest way. The students in my 2 nd through 6 th grade classes devoured boil em cabbage down and proceeded ahead in the oconnor book at different rates of progress. Included with each volume are cds with mark oconnor playing all the tunes. Oconnor method website the oconnor method for violin and strings has been widely praised since its debut in fall 2009 as an american grown rival to the suzuki method. Included with each volume are cds with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment.
Nov 16, 2014 fiddler mark o connor claims shinichi suzuki, creator of the popular suzuki method of violin instruction, was a fraud. I had high hopes for this book, i love mark o connor. Mark o connor conducts masterclasses on his own compositions and american classics from the oconnor method book series. Mark and maggie oconnor mark oconnor official website. No relation to me that i know of, but i do love how the books are titled, the oconnor method. For more information on these educational materials, please go to markoconnor. Why is american violin music supplemental in teaching american violin students. Apr 26, 2010 violinist mark o connor says hes proof that his method of learning the violin works.
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