Seminar with World-Reknown Musician, Mark O’Connor
By: Maragaret Hopkins, Orchestra VP
The Mark O'Connor Violin Method has been widely praised since its debut in fall 2009 as "an American grown rival to the Suzuki method" (The New Yorker). It takes an American Classical approach to modern violin playing, offering a technical foundation using songs from the diverse range of traditional American string playing. The groundbreaking method is the first violin method to feature all American music and has been hailed by teachers from across the country as filling a significant gap in classical music education. It was inspired by the thousands of students Mark O'Connor has taught at his string camps and at universities and conservatories across the country, and by his belief that the modern classical violin student who develops a working knowledge of folk fid- dling, jazz music and world music styles can enjoy a lifetime of music-making, and be more successful in the new music envi- ronment.
The Teacher Training Seminar which is being offered via collabo- ration of MSTPA, USM and Portland Ovations, carries minimal costs to teachers, students and lovers of music. The cost of the workshop includes Mark’s text book and materials (valued at $50) and a ticket to Mark’s performance at Merrill Auditorium on Friday evening March 5th (valued at $40). Tuition cost for stu- dents taking this seminar is only $50! MSTPA members pay only $100 and all others cost $150. To become a member of
MSTPA and be eligible to participate in other events MSTPA is sponsorig at a discounted cost, is only $60 per year. A very worth while membership! Please visit MSTPA’s web site to download the membership ap- plication at:
http://www.maineasta.org/page6/page6.html
This event is bound to be a huge success. Mark will also make an appearance and visit with the participants at the seminar on Saturday March 6th. Please send in your registrations early to ensure your space before the event gets filled. CEU’s are available.
This is what Mark is saying about his method (from his website): “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 melo- dies 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
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