Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

AVS Greenroom with Cynthia Phelps – Sun, Feb 1

Please join us as the AVS welcomes New York Philharmonic Principal Violist and esteemed chamber musician... Read More

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Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 American Viola Society Festival! Register here by March 15 to take advantage of discounted Early Bird Registration rates, and visit our festival pages......

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The AVS Education Committee invites you to join in our second annual Mid-Winter Teacher Potluck! Join us for this 90-minute online session, bringing together teachers from around the world—new and seasoned......

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The Journal of the American Viola Society (JAVS)  is the official publication of the American Viola Society and appears three times per year – spring, fall, and summer. The JAVS covers all aspects of the viola, including in-depth scholarly research, informative and entertaining features, viola news and reviews, and much more.

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