O connor violin method book iv and cds

Quick view folk songs of america beginner book for violin by evelyn avsharian. But more than that, the oconnor violin method uses familiar traditional american music to engage and motivate the young student. American musical pieces are intended to be recreated again and again. The course will offer a stepbystep analysis of the oconnor method books illustrated by videos and powerpoint, covering the technical aspects of each lesson plan. 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. This violin solo version was arranged by mark oconnor. 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. The lavishly illustrated books focus on well known traditional american tunes such as oh.

Carefully adapted for the unique technical demands for the violist and cellist, the oconnor method continues on the path toward allowing each student to thoroughly prepare themselves for the dynamic world of string performance and fall in love. Its very basic for beginners, and my violin teacher said she found the quality between the oconnor teaching method, quite on par with the suzuki method, so i just went with this book. A visual treatment for mark oconnors arrangement of ticotico no fuba from violin book iv of the oconnor method. Gyspy jazz minor swing mark oconnor oconnor method. Gyspy jazz oconnor method book iv rec session footage. 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. Home page of mark oconnor official website, an americana, bluegrass, blues, classical, composer, country, folk, jazz artist from charlotte, nc. This two violin version was arranged by mark oconnor for the oconnor method book iv and its companion cd moc 4 this video is the actual footage from the professional cd recording session.

Ive been playingfiddling around with my violin for about 2 years. Oconnor method book iv and additional materials are available at. 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. Mark oconnors violin method for teaching american music. Music from united states, mexico, latin american and canada. Mark oconnor official website educational residencies. Oconnor method string camp is a music instruction camp for violin and strings based on the oconnor method. For the piano accompaniment to this volume, please see item mo201p. Six violin duos for advanced level violin players includes the parts and full scores for mark oconnor s original arrangements of american music classics. Mark oconnor moc available at johnson string instrument, new englands largest and most complete violin shop. Violin book iv of the mark oconnor violin method features 22 works for advanced students. 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.

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. Oconnor, 53 who claims to have spent a number of years delving into dr shinichi suzukis life, has alleged the founder infactually made up. Workshops mark and maggie oconnor lead a class of students instruments in hand through a series of oconnor method book tunes, musical phrases, rhythms, and techniques that reveal the elements and machinery that. 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. Handy in 1914 is one of the most wellknown blues songs in history. A new american school of string playing the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and orchestra. The oconnor violin method employs classic violin technique and theory to teach students to become skilled violinists. Continues the carefully planned progressive sequence of the previous books, taking students to the highintermediate lowadvanced level. Gold rush a bluegrass breakdown composed by bill monroe and byron berline, arranged by byron berline and mark oconnor for the album heroes mark oconnor warner bros.

Why is american violin music supplemental in teaching american violin students. Contains 22 works in the four major traditional styles hoedown, blues, spiritual and ragtime plus canadian tunes mcnabbs and fourth floor, and the braz. 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. O connor method book iv and additional materials are available at. Mark oconnor conducts masterclasses on his own compositions and american classics from the oconnor method book series. Volumes 310 are in the works, as are volumes for viola, cello, double bass and string orchestra. There is no piano accompaniment for this volume because it is not required. For more information on the oconnor method for violin, viola, cello and. No longer includes cd audio access to all tunes and accompaniments available online.

Oconnor books of violin method are better than the suzuki method. You might youtube mark oconnor book iv and find some video of him playing some pieces from the new book. Contains 1st and 2nd violins parts, plus the violin score, for six works from the oconnor violin method book iv. An excellent collection of tunes that will promote better violin specific technique and musicianship. Violin book i, violin book ii, violin book iii, violin book iv, 6 violin duos, violin book v, seven violin duos, viola book i, viola book ii, viola book iii, cello book i, cello book ii, orchestra book i score. The goal of the oconnor method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. Make sure to perfect technique via the earlier volumes before attempting to master any of book iv. Mark oconnor official website oconnor method digital. Mark oconnor violin i tess lark violin ii faded love is the bob wills classic becoming one of the most popular of his western swing songs in the 1950s. The entertainer american classics oconnor method book iii. The two violin version was adapted and arranged by mark oconnor for the oconnor method book iv and its companion cd moc 4 this video is the actual footage from the professional cd recording. Oconnor is playing through a matched pair of neumann m49. Ticotico no fuba violin by mark oconnor book iv youtube.

Ashokan farewell violin duet recording session in nyc. Violin book iv of the o connor method a new american school of string playing. Records and for the oconnor method book iv and its companion cd moc 4. About this item if you teach viola or cello, discover why the oconnor method has taken the violin teaching world by storm. Violin students can see the performers as they record the very rendition that mark oconnor authored for his method and is included in book iv. This book is a pedagogic companion to oconnor method book iv, which includes 16 additional solo violin pieces for study and performance. Piano accompaniment books for volumes 1 and 2 also available now. I had high hopes for this book, i love mark oconnor.

Emilys reel violin duet mark oconnor jeremy kittel. This eventual 10 book series for teachers and students assures success by taking an orderly and gradual approach using appealing and memorable tunes. To play as a duet you will need two copies of this book, or one copy of this book and one copy of o. The newly published oconnor method books will now all include an audio download as oppose to a physical cd. Oconnor violin method book iv with online audio shar. Like book iv, spiral bind the book and method book ii, as well for the money, you really should have. Consummate musicianship in the 21st century is impossible to achieve with training based solely on. His latest cd is moc4 omac, an eclectic collection of songs arranged by oconnor to accompany book iv of his violin method and covering. The book is awkward instructionally, and it would not have suited me when i just started out.

Oconnor has developed a string instrument technique for music teachers and students, the oconnor method a new american school of string playing. Violin book v is the latest, and perhaps finest addition to this highlyrespected violin method series, featuring 21 works for advanced students and artists. Ill fly away the oconnor method book iv moc4 mark o. Western european classical masterpieces are meant to be replicated. 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. My only criticism is that he moves to quickly in developing technique. 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. Oconnor as he records the very rendition that he authored for his method and is included in book iv. This video is the actual footage from the professional cd recording session. Also includes a second cd of the backup piano on the first cd. Ashokan farewell violin duet mark oconnor kelly hall. This item is the oconnor viola method, book 1 viola part with cd. The method places an emphasis on music and playing techniques from north america, in addition to focusing on rhythmic development, ear training, and improvisation.