That young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. Text to 8503984009 for questions we have store closing specials on guitars, amps, keyboards, drums and band. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello. But more than that, the o connor violin method uses familiar traditional american music to engage and motivate the young student.
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. 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 develop your students the o connor violin method, book 1 read more. He has published two violin books and has plans for eight more. My major qualm with the o connor method is that it does not teach basic violin technique as smoothly as the suzuki books. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Review of o connor violin method book 1 november 08, 2012 when i first heard about these o connor fiddle books i was actually pretty excited. For more information on the o connor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit. Volumes 810 are in the works, as are volumes for viola, cello, double bass and string orchestra.
Six violin duos for advanced level violin players includes the parts and full scores for mark o connor s original arrangements of american music classics. I am pleased to introduce the oconnor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin. Volumes 310 are in the works, as are volumes for viola, cello, double bass and string orchestra. Violin, viola and cello viola part includes optional violin ii supplement and pianodesigned for grade school studentsschool orchestra directors. I just returned from teacher training in mark o connor s violin method books 3 and 4, at his string camp in north carolina. A new method called o connor s american school of string playing was presented to the public on november 16, 2009.
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. The o connor violin method employs classic violin technique and theory to teach students to become skilled violinists. Email us a video of you, your child, or your student playing a tune from the o connor method, talking about the o connor method, or get creative and do a skit. Yes, the o connor violin method book volume 1 does come with a cd. Lesson 12, climbing the mountain by alissa rieb violin viola. Mark oconnor plays appalachia waltz from book i of his violin method. This is a genre of music that really needs to be systemized. For the piano accompaniment to this volume, please see item mo201p. Now my boy is working simultaneously in suzuki book 1 and o connor book 1 and its has really been working out well.
A visual treatment for mark o connor s arrangement of stephen fosters old folks at home, 1851 from violin book iii of the o connor method. This book is a pedagogic companion to o connor method book iv, which includes 16 additional solo violin pieces for study and performance. The suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. 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. The lavishly illustrated books focus on well known traditional american tunes such as oh. The goal of the oconnor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. Mark o connor, a worldrenowned violinist and composer, released. Mark o connor band december 2020 cd compilation by the mark o connor band.
The last word on the suzukioconnor music book debate. Oconnor violin method book 1 piano accompaniment part. This product in stock and will ship within 24 hours. This is an original tune by mark o connor with the arrangement found in book one. O connor, 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. Like any great movement, the mark o connor violin method seeks a loftier goal. The cds also contain piano accompaniment tracks on them. When i first heard about these oconnor fiddle books i was actually pretty excited. Turbocharge your orchestra with the oconnor method. He has shared that one of the pieces for his last book might be the final. This item is the oconnor viola method, book 1 viola part with cd. This is a song that shows a lot of feelings, and a memorable quality. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music.
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. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o. These exciting and intricate violin duos present an opportunity for highintermediate and low. The mark o connor violin method includes volumes 1 and 2, including cds with mark playing all tunes. This course is taught by alissa rieb, a viola and violin studio instructor located in albuquerque, new mexico. Mark oconnor mark oconnor available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete. Like suzukis repertoire, o connor s will ultimately have ten books.
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. Each suzuki piece builds on itself by adding one new technique. Complete teacherorchestra score includes everything you need to apply mark oconnors winning techniques to your program. Piano accompaniment books for volumes 1 and 2 also available now. I bought book 1 a year ago and then purchased the other 4 because they are instructional and have some great songs. While utilizing classic methods of violin technique and theory, the mark o connor violin method boldly adds uniquely american elements such as jazz, latin, rock, folk, ragtime and improvisation. My son actually enjoys the o connor songs more than the suzuki songs and when hes happy, im happy. Mark o connor s an appalachian christmas featuring the grammywinning.
Mark o connor plays appalachia waltz from book i of his violin method. 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. For example, once the student learns the twinkle variations and twinkle theme, lightly row. 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. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o connor.
Lesson 08, when the saints go marching in by alissa rieb violin viola. You will need the o connor viola method book 1 for this course. Oconnor violin method book i and cd audubon strings, llc. 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. Next quick view wicklund, brian the american fiddle method, volume 1 violin book with. Click here to schedule a private online lesson with alissa in our video conferencing center. Yes, the oconnor violin method book volume 1 does come with a cd. Violin amazing grace mark oconnor method book 1 youtube. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association.