2026 EMVB Winners Announced
Congratulations to winners of the 2026 American Viola Society Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows, held June 3-6, 2026 at the 2026 AVS Festival on the beautiful James Madison University......
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luthiers and history.
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Congratulations to winners of the 2026 American Viola Society Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows, held June 3-6, 2026 at the 2026 AVS Festival on the beautiful James Madison University......
The AVS board proudly announces our 2026 AVS Awards, recognizing individuals for outstanding accomplishments in performance, teaching, scholarship, service to the community, and service to the AVS. Congratulations and thanks......
The American Viola Society congratulates the winners of our 2026 AVS Festival Competitions! AVS Solo Competition, Junior Division (age 14 and under) First Prize ($2000 + Pirastro string set &......

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