To provide opportunities for our members, the American Viola Society (AVS) announces our 2028 AVS Recording Project! This will be the 6th new full-length recording to be released via the...
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...
The American Viola Society and the Colburn School announce the 2027 Primrose International Viola Competition, to be held October 28-31 at the Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The...
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...