The Programs
Half Day Program - $265
- For 3-6 year olds in O'Connor pre-Cabbage to
- 3 classes per day - mornings
- Final concert optional
- For violinists in Books I-III O'Connor, Books 1-4
- Master class: 4 students per hr.
- Group class according to level
- 2 Electives
- 1 Free Period for practice/jamming
- Daily recitals & jam sessions
- Final concert with Mark O'Connor
- For violinists beyond the level of O'Connor Book III, Suzuki
- Master class: 3 students per hr.
- Group class: music will be selected and mailed in advance.
- 2 Electives
- 1 free period for practice/jamming
- Daily recitals & jam sessions
- Friday group class with Mr. O'Connor
- Final concert with Mark O'Connor
- For viola, cello & bass students of any level and background
- Schedule will be tailored according to age & level
- Master class
- Group class
- 2 Electives
- 1 free period for practice/jamming
- Daily recitals & jam sessions
- Final concert with Mark O'Connor
- For students whose parents cannot be with them during the camp
- Adult students of violin, viola, cello or bass may register for
- Adults will be grouped together as schedule permits.
- 3-hour daily seminar includes intro to O'Connor Method and
- Books I & II + CDs included
- Observation of camp classes and activities
- Certificate: 45 professional development credit hours
- 1 graduate college credit through College of Charleston
- Inclusion on National Teacher
- Registry/O'Connor website
- Daily recitals & jam sessions
- Final concert with Mark O'Connor
- Must have completed Books I & II training
- 2-hour daily class covering music, teaching points, styles, histories,
- Book III + CD included
- Observation of camp classes and activities
- Certificate: 45 professional development credit hours
- 1 graduate college credit through College of Charleston
- Daily recitals & jam sessions
- Final concert with Mark O'Connor
- For parents, chaperones, aunts, uncles, grandparents, nannies,
- Must bring own guitar
- No previous experience required
Buffalo Gals or beginners
of any background
Books I-II-III - $350
Suzuki or equivalent
Advanced Violins - $385
Book 4 or equivalent
Viola-Cello-Bass - $350
Chaperone Program - $75
schedule. Student interns will
escort children among the various
historic venues in which classes
are held.
Adult Students
above prgrams according to
instrument and level.
Teacher Training Books I & II - $350
step-by-step training in teaching
Books I & II and Orchestra Method
$85 ($35 SC residents)
Teacher Training Book III & Beyond - $350
theory & exercises for Book III &
available material for later books.
$85 ($35 SC residents)
Guitar Accompaniment - $45
older siblings, etc., who would
like to learn to accompany a
Book I O'Connor student
Contact us at oconnorcharleston@gmail.com
Unique Camp Venue
The camp encoompasses a four-block area of historic downtown Charleston. Classes, lunch, free periods, jams, recitals & concerts are held in various historic buildings including the Unitarian Church, the Circular Church (where Amazing Grace was first sung), the Charleston Day School, the Old City Jail, The Mills House and surrounding gardens and alleys. Students will find their way through haunted graveyards and horse-drawn carriages to find their next class. The camp is also close to the Battery (with a view to Ft. Sumter), the Old City Market and the Charleston Harbor (USS Yorktown). Charlestonian’s love to walk on the cobblestone streets lined with live oaks and Spanish moss overhead! Folly Beach is a short drive away for a late afternoon swim or surfing.About Charleston
HOUSING
The historic Mills House offers a special rate for O'Connor Method Camp participants. This hotel is within easy walking distance of all camp classrooms and recital venues. Limited availability so register early. Information on other nearby hotels/motels, beach houses, camping and County Park cabins, available on request. Limited host-family housing available. See registration form. Accommodations
MEAL PLAN & ACTIVITIES
A healthy lunch featuring, cold & hot choices and vegetarian alternatives will be available Monday-Friday in Gage Hall. See registration form. This is a great time to socialize with fellow campers. This year's camp features a dance on Wednesday night and a special "Electives Concert" Thursday night. Contra dancing, swing dancing and other fun! Informal jam sessions at the Historic Charleston Market, Waterfront parks, Tommy Condon's Irish Pub and other locations are becoming a tradition at O'Connor Method Camp Charleston. Campers form bands and combos throughout the week to perform on the daily camp recitals.Register as:
(1) Student - pay now in-full,
(2) Student - pay balance later,
(3) Teacher Training - pay now
in-full, or
(4) Teacher Training - pay
balance later. Online Registration