Fall 2024 OLLI Digital Catalog

Violin Instruction: Advanced (CP237)

CP – Performing Arts (Participation)

A fun learning experience that develops stronger playing with advanced skills. Study and review of scales, positions, bowing and exercises for facility in playing violin solo repertoire and concerti pieces. Four to six hours of practice time a week is recommended. Prerequisite: At least two to three years of previous study required. Required text: Introducing the Positions for Violin, Vol. 2, Harvey S. Whistler.

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

INSTRUCTORS: Richard Wellons, Eleanor Dooley, Pamela Wilson

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.

WILSON, PAM–B.S., M.S., metallurgy engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; M.B.A., Wilmington University. Retired from DuPont. Pittsburgh native and fan. Always a lifelong learner, so enjoying OLLI and playing the violin again.

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