Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

Introducing the 2024 Dalton Competition Winners!

The American Viola Society announces winners of the 2024 David Dalton Research Competition. This... Read More

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The AVS announces a Call for Proposals for the 2026 AVS Recording Project! This program supports viola scholarship by assisting violists in releasing a professional recording; this will be the......

The American Viola Society Board welcomes new board members elected by our membership in 2024. These individuals provide a great service the the AVS by creating and administering the organizations......

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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