Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

VIOLIN INSTRUCTION: ADVANCED (CP237)

CP – Performing Arts Participation

Prerequisite: Completion of Violin Instruction: Intermediate or equivalent skills. Required text: Introducing the Positions: Volume 2, Harvey S. Whistler. 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.

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

INSTRUCTORS: Eleanor Dooley, Richard Wellons, Pamela Wilson

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.

WELLONS, RICHARD — 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.

WILSON, PAMELA — 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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