Mark o connor education in musicstrings violin features a series of video centered around the o connor method, the o connor string camps and mark o connor. Oconnor has developed a string instrument technique for music teachers and students, the oconnor method a new american school of string playing. Mark o connor s grammy winning new nashville cats featured some of n. Ive been playingfiddling around with my violin for about 2 years. Queen annes revenge overture for symphony orchestra 7 min. The cds also contain piano accompaniment tracks on them. For information on mark s new method books, his fiddle camps, recordings, schedule, and more, please visit peter anick, author of mel bays old time fiddling across america, teaches fiddle and mandolin and performs with the massachusetts bluegrass band wide open spaces. Oconnor 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. This is a song that shows a lot of feelings, and a memorable quality. Mark oconnor, a worldrenowned violinist and composer, released. The oconnor method employs classic violin technique and theory, combined with american music, history, creativity and improvisation to teach students to become better skilled classical violinists and string players in the 21st century. Like suzukis repertoire, oconnor s will ultimately have ten books.
Nov 16, 2014 fiddler mark o connor claims shinichi suzuki, creator of the popular suzuki method of violin instruction, was a fraud. Mark oconnor greater new york city area professional. If you are purhasing individual sheet music titles from any other site, please know that site is operating in violation of laws and wed like to know about it. This camp is directed by the author of the o connor method mark o connor and his wife maggie o connor. An oconnor play in with beginning to intermediate students looked very similar to a book 1 suzuki violin play.
As a lay person who spent about 15 minutes googling about the oconnor method vs. The book is awkward instructionally, and it would not have suited me when i just started out. Mark oconnor fans a debate about the suzuki method the new. Jim mcguire american violinist mark oconnor has been a sideman for country stars and a. From a teaching perspective, the o connor method book does not teach basic violin technique quite as smoothly as the suzuki books. Mark oconnor authored the groundbreaking oconnor method of. Like any great movement, the mark o connor violin method seeks a loftier goal. Violin amazing grace mark oconnor method book 1 instructor demonstration for educational purposes only. Six violin duos for advanced level violin players includes the parts and full scores for mark oconnor s original arrangements of american music classics.
The improvised violin concerto for violin and orchestra 40 min. Oconnor violin method bk1 oconnor musik international. Mark oconnor has clearly worked tirelessly to critique the suzuki method and by natural extension, you. Welcome to the official source for mark o connor sheet music. The mark o connor method looks easy to learn and seems to contain quite a bit of material. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music. 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. 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. Currently volumes 1 and 2 of this 10 volume series are available. This eventual 10book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. Mark oconnor oconnor method teachertraining overview 60. His orchestral compositions have received over 600 performances with symphony orchestras. Mark oconnors an appalachian christmas featuring the grammywinning.
Strad magazine says the succession of melodies is attractive and carefully planned. Mark oconnor author of two centuries of australian poetry. As a teenager he won national string instrument championships on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Suzuki, i thought it was interesting oconnor books are also released with a cd. Mark oconnor mark oconnor available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete. Mark oconnor education in musicstrings violin features a series of video centered around the oconnor method, the oconnor string camps and mark oconnors performances with young people. 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. Why is american violin music supplemental in teaching american violin students. Mark oconnors grammy winning new nashville cats featured some of n. 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.
This eventual 10 book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. His mentors are benny thomasson who taught oconnor to fiddle as a teenager, french jazz violinist stephane. 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. 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. 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.
Review of oconnor violin method book 1 november 08, 2012 when i first heard about these oconnor fiddle books i was actually pretty excited. Newly reissued, mark o connor s false dawn is now available after 30 years of being outofprint. Mark oconnor mark oconnor is a multi grammy award winning composerviolinistfiddler. Mark oconnor born august 5, 1962 is an american violinist and composer whose music combines bluegrass, country, jazz and classical music. Violinist and teacher ashley liberty believes that the benefits of teaching the mark oconnor orchestra method outweigh any of its challenges. Mark oconnor and suzuki suzuki association of the americas. Shar music oconnor violin method book i bookaudio online. Official website of the oconnor method, a new american school of string playing. 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. A new american school of string playing, authored by violinist mark oconnor.
The sheet music for the piano accompaniment is sold separately. Violin book iv of the oconnor method a new american school of string playing the hallmarks of the american school and this method are rich musical literature, cultural diversity, historical relevance, stylistic variety, and inherent groundwork for creativity through individual expression and improvisation. Twinkle sparks fireworks as fiddler guts violin method. For sheer velocity and beauty, listen to mark oconnors the new nashville cats, which joins his incredible fiddle with 53 of music citys finest players. Included with each volume are online audio download instructions with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks.
Oconnor would probably have been better off, saleswise, encouraging suzuki teachers to pick up his method books as supplements. 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. By offering the best rental program in the country, a vast selection of new and antique instruments and bows, sheet music, method books, teaching aids, and every imaginable stringed instrument accessory, we help teachers maintain their teaching studios. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark o connor. Oconnor violin method book i and cd paperback january 1, 2009 by mark o. The teacher certification program provides in depth training in teaching the fundamental elements of the american music styles and techniques such as improvising, chords, ear training, modes and rhythms. 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. That young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. Books oconnor method a comprehensive string method based on music, style and technique developed in the americas. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra, please visit.
Complete irish fiddle player cooper violin mel bay. Oconnor 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. Currently, the mark o connor violin method includes volumes 1 and 2, including cds with mark playing all tunes. The mark o connor violin method includes volumes 1 and 2, including cds with mark playing all tunes. 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. Bully on you for standing up to the mad fiddler and refusing to read a word he says in response to your criticism of his own selfpublished opinions.
This is the only site authorized to offer mark o connor sheet music titles. Violin book iv of the o connor method a new american school of string playing. Mark oconnor has recently come out with a new set of books for beginners for the moment, only available at shar. I just returned from teacher training in mark oconnor s violin method books 3 and 4, at his string camp in north carolina. This book is a pedagogic companion to oconnor method book iv, which includes 16 additional solo violin pieces for study and performance.
However, this oconnor violin method book volume 1 does come with a cd that contains the piano accompaniment tracks on them so that you may listen to them or play along. Fiddler mark oconnor claims shinichi suzuki, creator of the popular suzuki method of violin instruction, was a fraud. The last word on the suzukioconnor music book debate. Before rehearsal, i often saw a few of them jamming on either an orchestra tune, or jamming on a tune from the mark oconnor method books. Oconnor violin method discussion suzuki association. A new method called oconnor s american school of string playing was presented to the public on november 16, 2009. I am pleased to introduce the oconnor violin method for string teachers and students of the violin.
For more information on these educational materials, please go to markoconnor. This camp is directed by the author of the oconnor method mark oconnor and his wife maggie oconnor. No, this is the violin method book only and does not include the piano accompaniment part. Mark o connor has clearly worked tirelessly to critique the suzuki method and by natural extension, you.
Violinist mark oconnor says hes proof that his method of learning the violin works. The recently released oconnor method has been widely praised. Olympic harvest overture for symphony orchestra 6 min. Since 1976 jsi has provided teachers with exceptional customer service. Fiddlers philharmonic bk cd phillips dabczynski violin alfred. Included with each volume are cds with mark oconnor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks. A take on the mark oconnorsuzuki controversy from a. May 26, 2011 gyspy jazz minor swing mark o connor o connor method book iv rec session footage duration. I had high hopes for this book, i love mark o connor. Mark oconnor sheet music official website markoconnor. Listen and download this visionary acoustic music album composed and all 20 instruments performed by mark at age 19. Laura is also certified in the mark oconnor violin method, having completed her training of books one and two in the inaugural training class with pam wiley and sadie dewall at the mark oconnor camp in manhattan, new york in 2009. The goal of the oconnor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music, and become bold, creative individuals.
Im a suzuki student and have done books 1 6 but i have almost no experience with fiddle style playing and would love to teach myself as i dont have funds for additional lessons right now. This is an original tune by mark oconnor with the arrangement found in book one. These exciting and intricate violin duos present an opportunity for highintermediate and low. 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. The goal of the oconnor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. The suzuki method is vastly popular, selling some half a million books a year, according to its publisher. Mark oconnor oconnor method, charlotte, north carolina. 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. This was one of the questions posed by mark oconnor and by longtime. This series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. For sheer velocity and beauty, listen to mark o connor s the new nashville cats, which joins his incredible fiddle with 53 of music citys finest players.
Mark oconnor band december 2020 cd compilation by the mark oconnor band. 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. Mark oconnor plays appalachia waltz from book i of his violin method. The method places an emphasis on music and playing techniques from north america, in addition to focusing on rhythmic development, ear training, and improvisation. This new method uses traditional music of the americas as well as original compositions by mark oconnor. The hallmarks of the american school and this method are rich musical literature, cultural diversity, historical relevance, stylistic variety, and inherent groundwork for creativity through individual expression and improvisation. American violinist fiddler mark o connor 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. Even now, when many of them have moved to other group teachers this is part of the structure of our program, i still hear them playing improvisations on tunes like boogie woogie in between orchestra. Currently, the mark oconnor violin method includes volumes 1 and 2, including cds with mark playing all tunes. Mark oconnor education in musicstrings violin features a series of video centered around the oconnor method, the oconnor string camps and mark oconnor. The o connor method employs classic violin technique and theory, combined with american music, history, creativity and improvisation to teach students to become better skilled classical violinists and string players in the 21st century. Laura continues to expand her teaching methods, attending workshops and teacher training courses regularly. The mark oconnor method looks easy to learn and seems to contain quite a bit of material.
Classic repertoire, exercises, and historicaleducational text authored, composed and arranged by mark oconnor. 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. Charles ashvarian, the president of shar the violin shop, and probably the single biggest channel for sales of method books finally publicly told oconnor to cease and desist, he wasnt doing himself any favors. I am very open to the idea of teaching kids pedagogically using american tunes and the fiddling world has been long overdue for something like this. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello. Like any great movement, the mark oconnor violin method seeks a loftier goal. But simply creating fine players is not the goal of this method. 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. Mark o connor s violin method for teaching american music.
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