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The 2023 American Viola Society Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the results of our recent board election. Once again, we are so fortunate to have a capable and committed...

Join Molly Gebrian as she shares how the latest neuroscience research can help violists improve their practice and performance skills. Topics covered over this four-part series will include: getting rid...

Please join us as we welcome beloved performer, recording artist, pedagogue, and composer Atar Arad to the AVS Greenroom. First prize winner at the Geneva International Competition and former violist of the...

Please join us for a very special AVS Greenroom featuring Dimitri Murrath and guest host Nokuthula Ngwenyama! The conversation is sure to be electric when these two Primrose Competition winners...

Please join us in the AVS Greenroom as we welcome international soloist and pedagogue Tatjana Masurenko, currently on faculty at the Colburn School. Sunday, March 26, 2023 1:00pm Eastern Time Live via Zoom Each...

On March 1, 2023, American Viola Society members in good standing will receive an important email from the AVS with a link to an electronic ballot for President-Elect and four...

New music for violin/viola duo Violinist Erik Rohde and AVS member violist Jacob Tews, who perform together as the duo sonic apricity, released their debut album on December 9 on Parma...

Applications are now open (through March 15, 2023) to join the AVS Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC is open to students and young professionals between ages 18-26 as of...

Since its founding in 1972, the AVS has emphasized viola research as a core principle.  In 1999, the AVS founded the David Dalton Research Competition (DDRC) in honor of noted...