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, and...
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 for...
Summer reading for violists has arrived! Explore the latest contributions to viola scholarship, including new research and perspectives on performance, teaching, repertoire, and the instrument’s rich history. Access the complete digital edition...
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 ($1000 + Pirastro string set & rosin): Yuxuan...
Join the American Viola Society today and save! Take 25% off new memberships and renewals with code avsmember2026 when you join by September 30, 2026! AVS membership includes access to the Journal of the American Viola Society,...
Announcing the 2026 David Dalton Viola Research Competition Students and early-career researchers: submit your work to the 2026 David Dalton Viola Research Competition! This prestigious annual competition recognizes original scholarship that advances the...
This June, AVS Festival participants are invited to share music beyond the concert hall through our Festival Outreach Concert: Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Thursday, June 4 at 12:00 PM This meaningful event has...
Be part of unforgettable performance experiences at the 2026 AVS Festival! Join the Festival Mass Viola Ensemble for the WORLD PREMIERE of Moonlit Flight by, composed especially for this year’s Festival by acclaimed composer Kevin...