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	<title>The American Viola Society</title>
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		<title>Kashkashian Masterclass</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kim Kashkashian will be giving a masterclass at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore on February 12 at 8pm. Check out the details on Facebook.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kim Kashkashian will be giving a masterclass at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore on February 12 at 8pm. Check out the details on <a title="Kashkashian Masterclass" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/352985728059342/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</p>
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		<title>Lipman wins WAMSO Competition</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/congrats-to-avs-member-matt-li/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congrats to AVS member Matt Lipman, who took first place at the WAMSO Young Artist Competition in Minneapolis! http://t.co/pTNhB9LG]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congrats to AVS member Matt Lipman, who took first place at the WAMSO Young Artist Competition in Minneapolis! <a href="http://t.co/pTNhB9LG" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/pTNhB9LG</a></p>
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		<title>Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-29</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2012-01-29-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Aronoff Viola Institute is being held Jun 22 &#8211; 24, 2012 near the Seattle area. More info at http://t.co/DFjbBgaT. # San Franciscans! (Free) Viola Dept Recital W, Feb 1, 8p. Recital Hall, 50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA. http://t.co/uISkICdu # Kim Kashkashian will be performing a recital on Feb 12, 2012 at 3pm at [...]]]></description>
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<li>The Aronoff Viola Institute is being held Jun 22 &#8211; 24, 2012 near the Seattle area. More info at <a href="http://t.co/DFjbBgaT" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/DFjbBgaT</a>. <a href="http://twitter.com/usviolasociety/statuses/161619269044551680" class="aktt_tweet_time">#</a></li>
<li>San Franciscans! (Free) Viola Dept Recital W, Feb 1, 8p. Recital Hall, 50 Oak St, San Francisco, CA. <a href="http://t.co/uISkICdu" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/uISkICdu</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/usviolasociety/statuses/162188279360401408" class="aktt_tweet_time">#</a></li>
<li>Kim Kashkashian will be performing a recital on Feb 12, 2012 at 3pm at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. 411 at <a href="http://t.co/Ykf1c9st" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/Ykf1c9st</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/usviolasociety/statuses/163360638054309888" class="aktt_tweet_time">#</a></li>
<li>Catch the Ying 4tet w/ IVC co-host Phillip Ying &amp; the Rochester City Ballet, Feb 3-5 in Leverett&#039;s The Blood Countess. <a href="http://t.co/VeYNfMZZ" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/VeYNfMZZ</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/usviolasociety/statuses/163480093199581184" class="aktt_tweet_time">#</a></li>
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		<title>Ying 4tet performs with Rochester Ballet</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/catch-the-ying-4tet-w-ivc-co/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Catch the Ying 4tet w/ IVC co-host Phillip Ying &#038; the Rochester City Ballet, Feb 3-5 in Leverett&#8217;s The Blood Countess. http://t.co/VeYNfMZZ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catch the Ying 4tet w/ IVC co-host Phillip Ying &#038; the Rochester City Ballet, Feb 3-5 in Leverett&#8217;s The Blood Countess. <a href="http://t.co/VeYNfMZZ" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/VeYNfMZZ</a></p>
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		<title>Kashkashian in Gettysburg, PA</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/kim-kashkashian-will-be-perfor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kim Kashkashian will be performing a recital on Feb 12, 2012 at 3pm at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. 411 at http://t.co/Ykf1c9st]]></description>
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		<title>Upper Valley Music Center</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/upper-valley-music-center/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire Position: Suzuki Violin/Viola Teacher Description: Teaching position in a rapidly growing Suzuki string program at the Upper Valley Music Center, a nonprofit community music school with programs for children and adults. In addition to the Suzuki program, UVMC offers year-round instruction in a variety of instruments, as well as orchestra, chorus, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Location</strong>: Lebanon, New Hampshire<br />
<strong>Position</strong>: Suzuki Violin/Viola Teacher</p>
<p><strong>Description</strong>: Teaching position in a rapidly growing Suzuki string program at the Upper Valley Music Center, a nonprofit community music school with programs for children and adults. In addition to the Suzuki program, UVMC offers year-round instruction in a variety of instruments, as well as orchestra, chorus, ensembles, school outreach, fiddle, and other group programs.</p>
<p><strong>Duties</strong>: Full-time position includes private and group Suzuki violin/viola lessons and a beginning strings class at in one local public school. Close collaboration with other faculty and parents expected in developing Suzuki and other UVMC programs expected. Faculty members are encouraged to show organizational commitment through participation in events, concerts, and programming.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Music degree and SAA registration in Books 1 &#8211; 6 required, Books 7 &amp; above preferred. Candidate must be committed to Suzuki philosophy, with well-developed nurturing and communication skills. Teamwork and willingness to help develop UVMC programming essential.</p>
<p><strong>Application Deadline</strong>: Applications being accepted and reviewed immediately.<br />
<strong>Application Materials</strong>: Resume, Letter of Interest, and Three Letters of Reference</p>
<p><strong>Salary</strong>: Full-time salaried employee, monthly health stipend, and IRA contributions. Salary commensurate with experience.</p>
<p><strong>Contact</strong>: Joanna Nelson, Program Director &amp; Jan Collins at <a href="mailto: info@uvmusic.org">info@uvmusic.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>Indiana University: Bloomington</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/indiana-university-bloomington/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Position</strong>: Viola, Tenure-Track, Senior Rank</p>
<p><strong>Description</strong>: 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.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong>: 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.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Extensive performing and teaching experience at the very highest levels of the profession. Advanced degrees preferred; equivalent professional experience will be given equal consideration.</p>
<p><strong>Salary &amp; Rank</strong>: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The committee may recommend appointment at the level of associate or full professor.</p>
<p><strong>Application Deadline for Best Consideration</strong>: 06 February 2012<br />
<strong>Expected Start Date</strong>: 01 August 2012</p>
<p><strong>Required Documents</strong>: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application, Three Letters of Reference<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><em>For more information, please go to <a href="https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/81" target="_blank">https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/81</a>.</em></p>
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		<title>Domaine Forget International Strings Session</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/domaine-forget-international-strings-session/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domaine Forget International Music &#38; Dance Academy Strings Session Jul 15 &#8211; Aug 11, 2012 Saint-Irenee, Quebec Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2012 Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2012 Faculty: Atar Arad, James Dunham, Hariolf Schlichtig, Paul Silverthorne, Jocelyne Bastien, Francois Paradis, Frank Perron]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.domaineforget.com/en/1/stages/strings" target="_blank"><strong>Domaine Forget International Music &amp; Dance Academy</strong><br />
<strong>Strings Session</strong></a><br />
Jul 15 &#8211; Aug 11, 2012<br />
Saint-Irenee, Quebec</p>
<p>Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2012<br />
Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2012<br />
Faculty: Atar Arad, James Dunham, Hariolf Schlichtig, Paul Silverthorne, Jocelyne Bastien, Francois Paradis, Frank Perron</p>
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		<title>Bowdoin International Music Festival</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/bowdoin-international-music-festival/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bowdoin International Music Festival Jun 23 &#8211; Aug 4, 2012 Bowdoin, Maine Faculty: Caroline Coade, Karen Dreyfus, Ralph Fielding, Michelle LaCourse, Honggang Li, Dmitri Murrath, Paul Neubauer, Rami Solomonov, Phillip Ying Application Deadline: Jan 23, 2012]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.bowdoinfestival.org/application.php" target="_blank"><strong>Bowdoin International Music Festival</strong></a><br />
Jun 23 &#8211; Aug 4, 2012<br />
Bowdoin, Maine</p>
<p>Faculty: Caroline Coade, Karen Dreyfus, Ralph Fielding, Michelle LaCourse, Honggang Li, Dmitri Murrath, Paul Neubauer, Rami Solomonov, Phillip Ying<br />
Application Deadline: Jan 23, 2012</p>
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		<title>Brevard Music Center Institute &#8211; College</title>
		<link>http://americanviolasociety.org/blog/2012/01/brevard-music-center-institute-college/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brevard Music Center College Institute Jun 22 &#8211; Aug 05, 2012 Brevard, North Carolina Faculty: Matthew Daline, Erika Eckert, Jennifer Kozoroz, Scott Rawls, Maggie Snyder Application Deadline: Mar 01, 2012]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brevard Music Center<br />
<a href="http://www.brevardmusic.org/institute/college/">College Institute</a></p>
<p>Jun 22 &#8211; Aug 05, 2012<br />
Brevard, North Carolina</p>
<p>Faculty: Matthew Daline, Erika Eckert, Jennifer Kozoroz, Scott Rawls, Maggie Snyder<br />
Application Deadline: Mar 01, 2012</p>
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