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Kashkashian Masterclass
Kim Kashkashian will be giving a masterclass at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore on February 12 at 8pm. Check out the details on Facebook.
Lipman wins WAMSO Competition
Congrats to AVS member Matt Lipman, who took first place at the WAMSO Young Artist Competition in Minneapolis! http://t.co/pTNhB9LG
Ying 4tet performs with Rochester Ballet
Catch the Ying 4tet w/ IVC co-host Phillip Ying & the Rochester City Ballet, Feb 3-5 in Leverett’s The Blood Countess. http://t.co/VeYNfMZZ
Kashkashian in Gettysburg, PA
Kim Kashkashian will be performing a recital on Feb 12, 2012 at 3pm at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. 411 at http://t.co/Ykf1c9st
Indiana University: Bloomington
Position: Viola, Tenure-Track, Senior Rank
Description: The Jacobs School of Music seeks candidates for a senior, tenure-track faculty position in viola. The successful candidate will have an extensive background as a performer and teacher, will be able to work effectively with faculty colleagues, and will be able to inspire very gifted students in highly competitive and professionally-oriented education environment.
Responsibilities: Teach viola in all degree and diploma programs, including freshmen through doctoral levels; may teach chamber music and orchestral studies if mutually agreeable. Participation in department service and recruitment activities, and school-wide committees, is expected.
Qualifications: Extensive performing and teaching experience at the very highest levels of the profession. Advanced degrees preferred; equivalent professional experience will be given equal consideration.
Salary & Rank: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The committee may recommend appointment at the level of associate or full professor.
Application Deadline for Best Consideration: 06 February 2012
Expected Start Date: 01 August 2012
Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application, Three Letters of Reference
For more information, please go to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/81.
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
Symphony Orchestra Augusta
August, Georgia
Principal Viola: April 17, 2012
Substitute/Extra Viola: April 23, 2012
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012
Check out this PDF for more info.
Looking for New Rep?
Looking for new rep? Make sure to check out our Scores page for free scores in the American Viola Project and the Viola Ensemble sections!
The 2011 Membership Drive is underway!
The AVS is committed to maintaining its relevance and excellence as an organization serving viola performers, educators, luthiers, composers, and enthusiasts. As equal partners in this organization, we need your help to support activities such as the International Viola Congress; the Viola Bank; and the Primrose, Dalton, and Gardner Competitions, just to name a few. If we each recruit at least one member to the AVS, our organization will double in size, increasing and enhancing the opportunities we provide for our members. Please also consider giving a gift membership to a friend, student, or colleague! For more information, click here.
William Magers
Bill Magers, retired ASU Viola Professor, passed away on F, Nov 4, in Tempe. For more information on attending memorial services in Santa Rosa or Tempe, visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/williammagers.
Classical Exposure Autumn Festival
Check out Viola Society President, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, and 2011 Primrose Competition Winner, Ayane Kozasa, at the Classical Exposure Autumn Festival this weekend, Nov 11 & 12 in Tempe, AZ! For more info, check out http://classicalexposure.com/.
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