Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

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The American Viola Society proudly announces winners of the 2026 Maurice Gardner Competition for Composers! Since 2010, the biennial  AVS Gardner Competition has identified and promoted promising new works for......

The AVS is proud to announce live final round competitors for our 2026 AVS Festival Competitions! Finalists will compete for prizes in live final rounds to be held Wednesday, June......

Teachers from around the world convened on February 15, 2026 for the Second Annual AVS Mid-Winter Teacher Potluck, and a great time was had by all! Many thanks to the......

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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