Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

Announcing the 2025 David Dalton Viola Research Competition

2025 David Dalton Viola Research Competition Call for Submissions The Journal of the American Viola... Read More

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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......

Many thanks to all of the qualified candidates who ran for seats in our recent AVS Board Elections. It was one of our strongest and most diverse slates in recent......

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......

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