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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...

31 October, 2024

In honor of the Violin Society of America's 50th Convention and 25th Competition happening this week in Indianapolis, we're flashing back to celebrate the winners of our 2024 American Viola...

21 October, 2024

The AVS announces a Call for Proposals for the 2026 AVS Recording Project! This program supports viola scholarship by assisting violists in releasing a professional recording; this will be the...

29 September, 2024

The AVS welcomes site search proposals for the 2028 American Viola Society Festival! If you have access to facilities at a university, music school, or other organization and would like...

28 September, 2024

UPDATE: We're over halfway to our goal! We've raised $2095 of our $3500 match goal to establish the AVS Education Fund, supporting viola teachers and students. Please GIVE TODAY to help...

26 September, 2024

The American Viola Society Board welcomes new board members elected by our membership in 2024. These individuals provide a great service the the AVS by creating and administering the organizations...

12 September, 2024

The American Viola Society announces winners of the 2024 David Dalton Research Competition. This year’s competition brought forth exceptional research that contributes to the advancement and appreciation of the viola. First Prize: Congratulations...

12 September, 2024

Healthy setup is a fundamental and perennial issue for violists, and the AVS is proud to announce Sound Setup for Violists: A webinar exploring upper extremity anatomy, biomechanics, and how to...

29 August, 2024