Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

2026 AVS Festival – Proposals due August 15

2026 American Viola Society Festival June 3-6, 2026 James Madison University Harrisonburg,... Read More

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The AVS Education Committee is pleased to announce the winners of our 2025 AVS Educator Mini-Grants supporting viola pedagogy and education. This program invests in viola teachers, providing our valuable......

The American Viola Society warmly welcomes our 2025-2028 cohort of elected AVS Board Members! Ruben Balboa DJ Cheek Anthony Devroye Joyce Tseng Please read their bios below to get to......

50th International Viola Congress January 19-23, 2026 – Paris, France Proposal Deadline: May 31, 2025 The 50th International Viola Congress (IVC) will take place in Paris, France on January 19-23, 2026, hosted by......

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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