Mark O'Connor Violin Method
Mark O'Connor, the world-renowned fiddler, composer, and promoter of American musical traditions, has developed a new violin methodology that music educators are hailing as the first legitimate American alternative to the popular Suzuki method of instruction. The Music Academy is delighted to be the first in the region to offer instruction in Books One and Two of the O'Connor Violin Method.
"The O'Connor Violin Method...offers a blend of folk, jazz, country, classical -- even rock and roll -- and is designed to guide students through the development of musical techniques necessary to becoming a proficient, well-rounded musician. "The collection includes some of the most endearing melodies in American music as well as some of the great folk fiddle tunes that have endured our 400 year-old history of violin-playing. A specific feature of the Method is the inclusion of musical literature that represents all of the Americas--Mexico, Canada, and every region of the United States -- and all musical styles -- classical, folk, Latin, jazz, rock and ragtime. Material is both instructive and artistically enriching, and will help create the future classical violinist, folk fiddler, jazz musician...or all three. The Method takes into consideration that, even at the beginning levels, learning music possessing a timeless quality is a healthy vehicle for engendering a lifelong love of music-making."
-- from Mark O'Connor websiteMark O'Connor Method Violin Group Instruction
Book One (ages 7-12)
Thursdays, 6:15-7:00 PM
Offered to all violin students in the community who have had one to two years of violin instruction. The class will promote beautiful tone and essential music skills (including notation) while exploring a repertoire of American music.
Mark O'Connor Method Violin Group Instruction
Book Two (ages 8-14)
Thursdays, 7:00-7:45 PM
Offered to all violin students in the community who have had two or more years of violin instruction. The class will promote beautiful tone and essential music skills (including ensemble skills) while exploring a repertoire of American music, including fiddling and the folk music of other cultures.
"There is no doubt that the level that Marina has attained, coupled with her interest and enthusiasm, is due mainly to Mrs. Bernstein as her piano teacher. Thank you for providing such a wonderful environment".