For the third time in four years, the American Viola Society had a booth at the American String Teachers Association national conference. Held in Santa Clara, California, from February 17-20, the conference offered numerous viola-centric presentations and master classes including a keynote address from JAVS Alternative Styles Contributing Editor David Wallace. Continue Reading…

The American Viola Society is pleased to announce the winner of the first Maurice Gardner Composition Competition. Rachel Matthews’ Dreams for viola and piano will receive a joint world premiere: violist Helen Callus will perform the work (with the composer at the piano) in Seattle in April 2010; violist Scott Slapin and the composer will perform the work at the 38th International Viola Congress in Cincinnati in June 2010.  Donations the Maurice Gardner Composition Competition Fund are still being accepted to help fund the Cincinnati premiere and to establish an endowment. You may make your donations online by visiting the AVS website at http://americanviolasociety.org/competitions/gardner/

Congratulations to Liz Rohs

For more information go to: www.stulberg.org

The University of Maryland School of Music

Presents

MARYLAND VIOLA DAY

with

Katherine Murdock, Associate Professor – University of Maryland

Violist, Los Angeles Piano Quartet and Left Bank Concert Society

&

Daniel Foster, Adjunct Professor – University of Maryland

Principal Viola– National Symphony Orchestra

FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2010  1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Lecture Hall & Gildenhorn Recital Hall,

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Master Class, Recital, and more

Open to Violists, parents, and teachers

Free of Charge

Master Class Information

There will be an opportunity for approximately four viola student participants to play in the afternoon master class. Participants who wish to be considered for master class performance should contact Professor Murdock at kmurdock@umd.edu. To be considered, requests to participate must be received by 3/18/10.

Schedule

1:00- 2:00   Check in/Orientation Desk, School of Music Lobby, CSPAC

1:30 p.m.    Presentation “How to care for your instrument” – Dalton Potter, Potters Violins

• 1:30- 3pm  Exhibit of violas made by Gabrielle Kundert of Olney, MD. Ms. Kundert will be available for individual consultations and adjustment to student’s instruments, as time allows.

• 1:00-3pm  Jim Kelly and David Basch of Potter Violins will be set up in the lobby with strings and instrument supplies for purchase.

3:00 p.m.    Master Class with Katherine Murdock and Daniel Foster

4:45 p.m.    Questions and Answers/Discussion Period

• 5:15 p.m.  “VOILA VIOLA” recital in Gildenhorn Recital Hall by students from the University of Maryland viola studio to be followed by a “Play-in” reading performance by all interested participants (high school age or above, or appropriate level of proficiency) * If interested in participating in this informal “play-in” please send email to leopier@yahoo.com requesting PDF file of music to be performed

• 7:00 p.m.  Dinner Reception to meet students and faculty (*Free, but please register in advance with Jenny Lang at jenlang@umd.edu)

• 8:00 p.m.  University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra performs in Dekelboum Concert Hall. Program includes Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber and Strauss Ein Heldenleben.

• *tickets to this concert may be purchased by calling 301-405-ARTS or at http://claricesmithcenter.umd.edu/2009/c/performances/performance?rowid=9269

The Alturos Duo will join other musicians in a Concert of Chilean Music to raise funds for Chilean Earthquake Relief.  There is a $30 suggested Tax-Deductable Donation.

Funds will go to the Chilean American Foundation (CAF).

The concert will be held on:

Sunday, April 11, 2010

4pm

Immanuel Congregational Church

10 Woodland Street

Hartford, CT

We are currently accepting applications for the 2010 International Music Institute and Festival USA: July 11-21 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please note that the application deadline this year is APRIL 15. If you or your students are interested, please visit our website for more information and application instructions(www.imif.us).

The International Music Institute and Festival USA is an intense summer program for accomplished young violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists. Our faculty are internationally acclaimed performers who are committed to assisting the next generations of musicians reach their personal and musical goals. Admission is limited, ensuring maximum personal attention to each student and thus great progress within a relatively short amount of time. Former participants have continued on to successful professional careers.

Max Aronoff Viola Institute Summer Music Festival

An inspiring musical experience in the beautiful Pacific Northwest

under the direction of an internationally-trained faculty for

Violists, Violinists and Cellists

The 20^th Annual MAVI FESTIVAL will be held

June 27 – July 1, 2010

at Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington (NE Seattle area)

Three areas of study:

Pre-College Curriculum for serious, advanced violists; enthusiastic, intermediate violists

Chamber Music Studies for adults who wish to have chamber music coaching their primary focus.

Viola Intensive Studies for adults who wish an individualized study experience.

More information available at www.viola.com/aronoff

or

email mavipf@earthlink.net

Please join us for The tenth annual Viva la Viola! Day

Saturday, April 17^th, 2010    8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Guest Teacher/Clinician – Karen Ritscher

Associate Professor of Viola, Oberlin Conservatory

Activities will include:

• Viola ensembles coached by outstanding viola coaches and college student mentors
• Adults only ensemble
• Final concert with performances by all ensembles
• Attend college student masterclass
• Masterclasses for all levels
• Lunch and a commemorative Viva t-shirt included!

Public school directors are invited to observe all sessions free of charge!

QUESTIONS? Please contact:

www.rockymountainviolasociety.org