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 Virginia...
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...
The AVS is pleased to announce our 2025 Educator Mini-Grant Program supporting viola pedagogy and education. This program invests in viola teachers, providing our valuable educators with funding for projects...
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...
Sunday, February 16, 2025 6:00-7:30pm EST Live via Zoom The AVS Education Committee invites you to join in this inaugural 90-minute online session where teachers, from emerging to experienced, from around the world...
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...