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its repertoire, performers, teachers
luthiers and history.

Celebrating & promoting the viola

its repertoire, performers, teachers,
luthiers and history.

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Body Mapping Basics Workshop Series Sunday, October 1 & 8 - 5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT This fall,... Read More

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2023 AVS Dalton Competition Winners The AVS Dalton Competition Committee recently reviewed submissions and selected winners for the 2023 David Dalton Viola Research Competition. The level of scholarship was very high......

The American Viola Society and the Colburn School proudly announce the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition, with live rounds to be held June 17-22, 2024 at the Colburn School in......

Announcing the 2024 Maurice Gardner Competition for Composers Submission Deadline: December 1, 2023 The American Viola Society proudly announces the 2024 Maurice Gardner Competition for Composers, seeking new works for the viola.......

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