The American Viola Society » E-News http://americanviolasociety.org Network for Viola Performance, Pedagogy, Research & Composition Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Kashkashian Masterclass http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/02/peabodymasterclass/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/02/peabodymasterclass/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:49:59 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/?p=1747 Kim Kashkashian will be giving a masterclass at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore on February 12 at 8pm. Check out the details on Facebook.

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/02/peabodymasterclass/feed/ 0 Lipman wins WAMSO Competition http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/congrats-to-avs-member-matt-li/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/congrats-to-avs-member-matt-li/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:54:16 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/congrats-to-avs-member-matt-li/ Congrats to AVS member Matt Lipman, who took first place at the WAMSO Young Artist Competition in Minneapolis! http://t.co/pTNhB9LG

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/congrats-to-avs-member-matt-li/feed/ 0 Ying 4tet performs with Rochester Ballet http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/catch-the-ying-4tet-w-ivc-co/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/catch-the-ying-4tet-w-ivc-co/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:34:26 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/catch-the-ying-4tet-w-ivc-co/ 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

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/catch-the-ying-4tet-w-ivc-co/feed/ 0 Kashkashian in Gettysburg, PA http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/kim-kashkashian-will-be-perfor/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/kim-kashkashian-will-be-perfor/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:39:45 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/kim-kashkashian-will-be-perfor/ Kim Kashkashian will be performing a recital on Feb 12, 2012 at 3pm at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. 411 at http://t.co/Ykf1c9st

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/kim-kashkashian-will-be-perfor/feed/ 0 Indiana University: Bloomington http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/indiana-university-bloomington/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/indiana-university-bloomington/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:40:14 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/?p=1698 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.

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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.

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/augusta/feed/ 0 Looking for New Rep? http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/looking-for-new-rep/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/looking-for-new-rep/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:05:27 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/?p=1582 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!

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/looking-for-new-rep/feed/ 0 The 2011 Membership Drive is underway! http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/the-2011-membership-drive-is-underway/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/the-2011-membership-drive-is-underway/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:00:03 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/?p=1484 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.

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/the-2011-membership-drive-is-underway/feed/ 0 William Magers http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/william-magers/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/william-magers/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:51:00 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/?p=1481 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.

]]> http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/william-magers/feed/ 0 Classical Exposure Autumn Festival http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/classical-exposure-autumn-festival/ http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2011/11/classical-exposure-autumn-festival/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:10:51 +0000 Adam http://americanviolasociety.org/?p=1479 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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