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Mark O'Connor Method Books for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Orchestra
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Mark O'Connor "I am pleased to introduce the O'Connor Violin Method for string teachers and students of the violin.  This 10-Book series is designed to guide students gradually through the development of pedagogical and musical techniques necessary to become a proficient, well-rounded musician through a carefully planned succession of pieces. Gradual development of left-hand technique, bowing skill and ear training as revealed through the study of beautiful music encourages a love of music-making in a slow, steady and natural way.

The music that I have collected for the O'Connor Violin Method 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. I have made it a specific feature of the Method to include 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. I have chosen and arranged material that will be both instructive and artistically enriching, and will help create the future classical violinist, folk fiddler, jazz musician - or all three!

My travels of the past 30 years have convinced me that a new American Classical Music is evolving.  I have encountered thousands of students of all ages and abilities at concerts, workshops, college/ conservatory/university seminars and fiddle camps and have found repeatedly that students do not want to be "left out" of the great sounds and energy of fiddling and jazz because they wish to become fine classical players.  It is my firm belief that the new American Classical Music will embrace the totality of our rich history of violin playing, and it is my sincere hope that my Method will further this process and perpetuate love for the violin."

Mark O'Connor (New York City, 2009)
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Violin Method
The O'Connor Method employs classic violin technique and theory to teach students to become skilled violinists. But more than that, the O'Connor Method uses familiar traditional American music to engage and motivate the young student. The lavishly illustrated books focus on well known traditional American tunes such as Oh! Susanna, Amazing Grace, Appalachia Waltz and Soldier's Joy. The method seeks to instill a deep appreciation of America's musical history with background stories of all those that contributed to this rich heritage: Immigrants, African-American slaves, soldiers - all of whom together created what has become the new American Classical Music. A unique feature of this method is that through the progressive development of initially simple works, O'Connor demonstrates that there is more than one way to play a piece, adding an 'improvisational' twist not found in other methods. The goal of the O'Connor Method is that young people everywhere will fall in love with playing music. Currently volumes 1 and 2 of this 10 volume series are available. Included with each volume are CDs with Mark O'Connor playing all the tunes, plus piano accompaniment tracks.
O'Connor Violin Method Book 1

Mark O'Connor Violin Method
Book 1 & CD
MO101 - $29.95
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Piano Accompaniment
MO101p - $9.95
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Mark O'Connor Violin Method
Book 2 & CD
MO102 - $29.95
Musical Sample, page 39
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Piano Accompaniment
MO102p - $9.95
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Mark O'Connor Violin Method
Book 3 & CD
MO103 - $29.95
Musical Sample, page 11
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Piano Accompaniment
MO103p - $14.95
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Mark O'Connor American
Classics CD
MOC9CD - $8.99
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O'Connor Viola Method

Mark O'Connor Viola Method
Book 1 & CD
MO201 - $29.95
Musical Sample, page 19
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MO201p - $9.95
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Mark O'Connor Cello Method
Book 1 & CD
MO301 - $29.95
Musical Sample, page 9
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Piano Accompaniment
MO301p - $9.95
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O'Connor School Orchestra Method - Score

Mark O'Connor Orchestra Method
Score & CD
MO500 - $29.95
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Mark O'Connor Orchestra Method
Violin Part
MO501 - $9.95
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O'Connor School Orchestra Method - Viola (Violin II) Part

Mark O'Connor Orchestra Method
Viola (& Violin II) Part
MO601 - $9.95
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Mark O'Connor Orchestra Method
Cello Part
MO701 - $9.95
Musical Sample, page 9
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