Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

AVS Presents 2024 CD Now Available!

After a late fall 2024 physical release on the AVS Recordings label, the AVS is proud to announce that... Read More

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The AVS Education Committee held its inaugural 90-minute online teacher gathering on Sunday, February 16, where 40+ teachers, from emerging to experienced, from around the world (including from France and......

2026 American Viola Society Festival June 3-6, 2026 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Proposal submissions open on February 15, 2025 Get ready to celebrate all things viola! The 2026 American Viola......

New Viola Ensemble Scores Now Available on the AVS Website! The American Viola Society is thrilled to announce the addition of new viola ensemble scores to our online library, all......

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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