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The AVS Education Committee held its inaugural 90-minute online teacher gathering on Sunday, February 16, where 40+ teachers, from emerging to experienced, from around the world (including from France and...

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 Society Festival will take place from June...

New Viola Ensemble Scores Now Available on the AVS Website! The American Viola Society is thrilled to announce the addition of new viola ensemble scores to our online library, all composed...

2025 David Dalton Viola Research Competition Call for Submissions The Journal of the American Viola Society is excited to announce the 2025 David Dalton Viola Research Competition, open to university and college student members of...

After a late fall 2024 physical release on the AVS Recordings label, the AVS is proud to announce that AVS Presents: 2024 – Flashing Forward Thinking Back has now been...

The Nominations Committee of the AVS Executive Board seeks nominations for four (4) Member-at-Large positions commencing July 1, 2025. Member-at-Large terms are three years (July 1, 2025-July 1, 2028). Any AVS member in...

Tremendous thanks to those who donated to establish the brand-new AVS Education Fund!  We're overjoyed to announce that through your support, we have completed our $4,000 matching campaign, and will...

Deepening our commitment to viola education, the AVS is proud to announce the newly-established AVS Education Endowment Fund. Proceeds from this fund will support viola educators and education initiatives through...