its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.
its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.
The AVS is pleased to announce our 2025 Educator Mini-Grant Program supporting viola pedagogy and education.... Read More
The American Viola Society proudly announces the 2026 Maurice Gardner Competition for Composers, seeking new works for the viola. Established in 2010, this biennial competition celebrates the legacy of American......
Our AVS/Education Committee inaugural Mid-Winter Teacher “Potluck” Zoom event on Sunday, February 16th was a huge success! Forty-one of you joined our “teaching tips feast,” from Jerusalem to Brazil, West......
2026 American Viola Society Festival June 3-6, 2026 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Proposal submissions open on February 15, 2025 Get ready to celebrate all things viola! The 2026 American Viola......
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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