Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

AVS Mid-Winter Teacher Potluck – Sunday, February 16, 6-7:30pm EST

Sunday, February 16, 2025 6:00-7:30pm EST Live via Zoom The AVS Education Committee invites you... Read More

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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......

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......

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 student......

Journal of the American Viola Society

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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