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...
The American Viola Society warmly welcomes our 2025-2028 cohort of elected AVS Board Members! Ruben Balboa DJ Cheek Anthony Devroye Joyce Tseng Please read their bios below to get to know them better as they...
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...
Many thanks to all of the qualified candidates who ran for seats in our recent AVS Board Elections. It was one of our strongest and most diverse slates in recent...
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...
2026 American Viola Society Festival June 3-6, 2026 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Proposal submissions open on February 15, 2025 Get ready to celebrate all things viola! The 2026 American Viola Society Festival will take place from June...
New Viola Ensemble Scores Now Available on the AVS Website! The American Viola Society is thrilled to announce the addition of new viola ensemble scores to our online library, all composed...
2025 David Dalton Viola Research Competition Call for Submissions The Journal of the American Viola Society is excited to announce the 2025 David Dalton Viola Research Competition, open to university and college...