27 events found.
Events for June 5, 2026
Registration
We are so excited to welcome you to the 2026 American Viola Society Festival! Check in and pick up your festival credentials, materials, and swag bag! Registration is the first...
Sound Mind and Body: Approaches for Teaching a Mature Sound
Surface-level sound? Problems getting to the frog? Crooked bow? When learning how to have a mature viola sound, some students learn best from picturing an image, while others need to...
A Rediscovered Voice: Oppel Viola Solo Suite from the WWII
This lecture-recital introduces a remarkable rediscovery in the viola repertoire: the Suite for Solo Viola (1940) by German composer Reinhard Oppel (1878–1941). Written in the final year of his professorship...
Exploring Movement: An Introduction to Body Mapping for Musicians
This interactive workshop will be an introduction to Body Mapping, a somatic modality which grew out of the Alexander Technique. Developed by Barbara Conable in the 1990s, Body Mapping helps...
The Incomplete Rolla Viola Concerti
This lecture explores nine little-known viola concertos by Alessandro Rolla that survive in incomplete form, offering a rare glimpse into both the challenges and possibilities of reconstructing lost repertoire. These...
Peggy Glanville-Hicks’ Concerto Romantico: increasing access to study and performance through the creation of an engraved edition
Peggy Glanville-Hicks' Concerto Romantico for Viola and Chamber Orchestra is a powerful gem of viola writing that most violists have never heard. Premiered in 1957 by Walter Trampler, Concerto Romantico...
Beyond the Studio: Second-Generation Voices on Karen Tuttle Coordination
Karen Tuttle’s Coordination has profoundly influenced generations of violists, emphasizing physical ease, emotional awareness, and expressive authenticity. While many of Tuttle’s direct students are now established figures in the field,...
Bach, Brain, and Bow Mileage: The Pedagogy of Bruno Giuranna
This lecture explores the influential teaching legacy of renowned violist Bruno Giuranna, whose contributions to viola pedagogy have shaped generations of performers and teachers worldwide. Through a structured exploration of...
Amy Beach’s Violin Sonata Transcribed for the Viola: An Exploration of Her Letters and Synesthesia
Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867–1944) stands as a monumental figure in the history of American classical music, renowned for her achievements as the first American woman to gain widespread recognition...
From Crane Step to Butterfly Palm: Integrating Qigong into Viola Playing by Practicing Heidi Castleman’s ‘Strings with Qigong’
In this workshop, I will explore the profound benefits of Qigong for viola players, emphasizing physical wellness and enhanced performance. Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice involving gentle movements and breath...
AVSF Ensemble Invitational
Selected viola ensembles take the stage in this special recital showcasing collaborative artistry and diverse repertoire. Featuring outstanding groups from the festival community, the Ensemble Invitational celebrates the richness of...
Exhibitor Open Hours
We invite you to explore the exhibitor hall and connect with distinguished luthiers, bow makers, publishers, and vendors from across the viola world. Discover exceptional instruments, browse sheet music and...
AVS Shared Recital: Growing the Circle
Performers: Orquidea Araniva Lauren Hodges Peijun Xu Daniel Reinker and EMF Faculty
Tapping Into Your Roots: A Genealogical Exploration through Viola and Voice
Over the past 30+ years, longer than I have been playing the viola, I have been exploring my family tree, absorbing the experiences of my ancestors, learning stories from my...
The Community-Centered Violist
The Community-Centered Violist highlights the collaboration of Kimia Hesabi and Tiffany Richardson as violists, teaching artists, and arts administrators. The session showcases our community-centered work in various settings and offers...
AVSF Masterclass: Lynne Ramsey
Violist Lynne Ramsey works with selected festival participants in this engaging masterclass, offering insight into technical refinement, musical interpretation, and expressive performance. Attendees are invited to observe her thoughtful teaching...
Teacher in Residence: Open Lessons/Drop In Observation
Observe master teachers in action during these open lessons with festival participants. Students will work one-on-one with Teachers in Residence in a traditional private lesson setting, while attendees are invited...
Recurring Rhythmic Motives and Character Creation in Margi Griebling-Haigh’s Bocadillos Panoramicos
Margi Griebling-Haigh’s Bocadillos Panoramicos (2000) for viola and piano, written for her sister, is a four-movement work inspired by the sisters’ travels to New Mexico. The third movement, La Perrita...
The Creative Process: A Journey from Performer to Violist-Composer
For years, small musical ideas – melodic fragments, textures, and colors – have occasionally visited me, but until very recently I had never considered writing them down or formally attempting...
Effortless Dynamics Workshop
Creating a sense of ease on both ends of the dynamic spectrum is a worthy goal for any violist: while the acoustic limitations of the instrument can lead to strain...
The IVS Audio Database
The IVS Audio Database, developed by the International Viola Society in collaboration with Music4Viola, is a growing online platform dedicated to rare and lesser-known works for viola and piano—particularly from...
A Belgian Addition to the Viola Repertoire: Joseph Jongen and his Viola Works
Belgian composer Joseph Jongen (1873–1953), famous for his organ and chamber works, contributed significantly to the viola repertoire, yet lesser-known. Jongen collaborated with Lionel Tertis and formed the Belgian Piano...
The Invisible String, The Position-less Fingerboard, and Other Nifty Wisdoms from the Old School
The viola can be a punishing instrument. If it weren't so wonderful, most of us would have run away screaming long ago! Many nuggets of wisdom passed down are well...
AVS Shared Recital: Pairings
This shared recital brings together festival artists in a program of distinctive chamber pairings that highlight the viola’s versatility across varied ensemble settings. Featuring Richard Auldon Clark with soprano Alissa...
AVSF Masterclass: Signature Artist, Rudolf Haken
Signature Artist Rudolf Haken leads this masterclass featuring selected festival participants, sharing his innovative approach to viola performance and technique. Drawing on his expertise with both traditional and electric viola,...
Signature Artist Evening Concert: Marina Thibeault — A Walk on the North Side
Signature Artist Marina Thibeault presents A Walk on the North Side, a thoughtfully curated program exploring reflection, transformation, and the expressive depth of the viola. Featuring Grieg’s lyrical Violin Sonata,...