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 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...
50th International Viola Congress January 19-23, 2026 – Paris, France Proposal Deadline: May 31, 2025 The 50th International Viola Congress (IVC) will take place in Paris, France on January 19-23, 2026, hosted by the Société Française de...
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...
Our AVS/Education Committee inaugural Mid-Winter Teacher “Potluck” Zoom event on Sunday, February 16th was a huge success! Forty-one of you joined our “teaching tips feast," from Jerusalem to Brazil, West Virginia...
Sunday, February 16, 2025 6:00-7:30pm EST Live via Zoom The AVS Education Committee invites you to join in this inaugural 90-minute online session where teachers, from emerging to experienced, from around the world...
Healthy setup is a fundamental and perennial issue for violists, and on November 16, the AVS was pleased to host Sound Setup for Violists, featuring Dr. Janice Ying an Kayleigh...
The AVS welcomes site search proposals for the 2028 American Viola Society Festival! If you have access to facilities at a university, music school, or other organization and would like...
Healthy setup is a fundamental and perennial issue for violists, and the AVS is proud to announce Sound Setup for Violists: A webinar exploring upper extremity anatomy, biomechanics, and how to...
Couldn't join us in Los Angeles? It's not too late to enjoy all of the incredible viola content from the 2024 AVS Festival & Primrose International Viola Competition! Available through...