The American Viola Society proudly announces official guidelines for the 2026 AVS Festival Competitions! Whether you're a solo performer, aspiring orchestral violist, or part of a thriving viola ensemble, there’s an opportunity for...
The American Viola Society announces the extension of the submission deadline for the 2026 AVS Festival Orchestral Audition Competition & Seminar to January 1, 2026! While we have already received a number of...
Please join us for a fascinating discussion with prize-winning violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt! Founding violist of the Dover Quartet, Milena played in the group from 2008-2022. During her tenure,...
During this season of giving, please help the AVS support viola teachers and students! From #Giving Tuesday through December 31, all donations to the AVS Education Fund will be MATCHED...
The American Viola Society proudly announces the 2026 Maurice Gardner Competition for Composers, seeking new works for the viola. Established in 2010, this biennial competition celebrates the legacy of American...
Please join us as we welcome Nicole Melrose of StringRise to learn more about Trauma-Informed Practices for the String Classroom! Sunday, October 26 5:00-7:00pm Central Time Online via Zoom Click here to register! Students with...
Please join us for a very special evening as we welcome international viola superstar Antoine Tamestit to the AVS Greenroom! One of the most distinguished viola artists of today, Antoine Tamestit...
The AVS is proud to sponsor a unique teacher training opportunity in Fall 2025 – Suzuki VIOLA/Violin Unit 1, taught by Dr. Rebekah Hanson, violist and Suzuki Teacher Trainer. Thanks...
Get focused, learn new practice techniques, and prepare to perform your very best this upcoming school year or season in this informative Q&A session with Dr. Molly Gebrian – violist,...
The AVS Education Committee is pleased to announce the winners of our 2025 AVS Educator Mini-Grants supporting viola pedagogy and education. This program invests in viola teachers, providing our valuable...