The 2024 David Dalton Viola Research Competition has closed.
Please check back in Spring 2025 for the next iteration of the Dalton Competition. Previous competition guidelines are posted for reference.
2024 David Dalton Viola Research Competition Guidelines
Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to carefully review the 2024 Dalton Research Competition Guidelines before submitting their paper to the Dalton Committee. The deadline for submission is June 1, 2024.
Dalton Competition awards include monetary prizes, score bundles, and publication in the Journal of the American Viola Society. Select winners may also be invited to present their research at an American Viola Society Festival or other AVS-sponsored events.
The Dalton Competition is open to current AVS members only – please join/renew to participate if your membership is not current. To submit your research, please visit the Dalton Competition Submission Form page and log in to access the submission form.
Thank you for your interest in the David Dalton Viola Research Competition!