Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

Violin Instruction: Beginner (CP231)

CP – Performing Arts (Participation)

A fun learning experience featuring easy pieces and duets. Study in small easy steps develops music sight-reading, left and right hand position and playing technique. Two to three hours of practice time a week is recommended. Students should rent or purchase a violin.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Richard Wellons, Eleanor Dooley

WELLONS, RICK–B.A., biology, Westminster College. Studied violin with Mario Mantini in Boston. Plays in amateur symphonies and musical productions. Art interests include drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting and working with metal and wood.

DOOLEY, ELEANOR–B.S., pharmacy, University of Texas. Plays with Brandywine Pops Orchestra and the OLLI string ensemble as a founding member. Enjoys gardening and volunteer work, especially with children.

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