Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

AVS 2026 Mid-Winter Teacher Potluck – Feb 15

The AVS Education Committee invites you to join in our second annual Mid-Winter Teacher Potluck! Join... Read More

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Please join us as the AVS welcomes trailblazing Canadian violist, chamber musician, and pedagogue Marina Thibeault to the AVS Greenroom! A featured performer in both the 2021 and 2026 American......

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 American Viola Society Festival! Register here by March 15 to take advantage of discounted Early Bird Registration rates, and visit our festival pages......

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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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