Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

Happy New Year from the AVS!

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The Nominations Committee of the AVS Executive Board seeks nominations for four (4) Member-at-Large positions commencing July 1, 2025. Member-at-Large terms are three years (July 1, 2025-July 1, 2028). Any AVS member in......

Tremendous thanks to those who donated to establish the brand-new AVS Education Fund!  We’re overjoyed to announce that through your support, we have completed our $4,000 matching campaign, and will......

Journal of the American Viola Society

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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