Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

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Announcing the 2026 David Dalton Research Competition Winners The American Viola Society is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 David Dalton Research Competition, recognizing outstanding scholarship that contributes to the study, documentation,......

The American Viola Society announces the 2026-27 AVS Internship Program to provide college students and emerging professionals with the opportunity to contribute to AVS programs while developing their skills under......

Dear AVS Members, Greetings! It is a joy and an honor to begin my term as President of the American Viola Society. I would first like to thank Ames Asbell......

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The Journal of the American Viola Society (JAVS)  is the official publication of the American Viola Society and appears three times per year – spring, fall, and summer. The JAVS covers all aspects of the viola, including in-depth scholarly research, informative and entertaining features, viola news and reviews, and much more.

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