2026 AVS Board Transitions
As a nonprofit arts organization, the American Viola Society relies on the expertise and energy of a working, all-volunteer board composed of players, teachers, and viola lovers. On July 1,......
its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.
its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.
The American Viola Society extends our heartfelt thanks to the following partners for their incredible... Read More

As a nonprofit arts organization, the American Viola Society relies on the expertise and energy of a working, all-volunteer board composed of players, teachers, and viola lovers. On July 1,......
Congratulations to recipients of 2026 AVS Educator Mini-Grants! Each awardee received $500 to work on the following projects: Sara Maria Blanton will use her mini-grant funding to attend the National Bornoff......
Congratulations to winners of the 2026 American Viola Society Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows, held June 3-6, 2026 at the 2026 AVS Festival on the beautiful James Madison University......

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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