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...
The American Viola Society announces a Call for Proposals for the 2027 AVS Recording Project! This program supports viola scholarship by assisting violists in releasing a professional recording; this will...
The American Viola Society proudly announces official guidelines for the 2026 AVS Festival Competitions! Whether you're a solo performer, aspiring orchestral violist, or part of a thriving viola ensemble, there’s an opportunity for...
Please join us for a fascinating discussion with prize-winning violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt! Founding violist of the Dover Quartet, Milena played in the group from 2008-2022. During her tenure,...
Please join us as we welcome Nicole Melrose of StringRise to learn more about Trauma-Informed Practices for the String Classroom! Sunday, October 26 5:00-7:00pm Central Time Online via Zoom Click here to register! Students with...
The American Viola Society is pleased to announce that the latest release in our AVS Presents series, AVS Presents 2025: HYPNAGOGIA, will be released on September 26, 2025 to all...
The American Viola Society announces the AVS Internship Program to provide college students and emerging professionals with the opportunity to contribute to AVS programs while developing their skills under the...
Please join us for a very special evening as we welcome international viola superstar Antoine Tamestit to the AVS Greenroom! One of the most distinguished viola artists of today, Antoine Tamestit...
The AVS is proud to sponsor a unique teacher training opportunity in Fall 2025 – Suzuki VIOLA/Violin Unit 1, taught by Dr. Rebekah Hanson, violist and Suzuki Teacher Trainer. Thanks...
Your summer reading list just got better!--the 2025 Summer issue of the Journal of the American Viola Society is now available for all AVS members to read, share, and enjoy! https://www.americanviolasociety.org/current-issue/ A...