21 events found.
Events for June 6, 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...
AVSF David Dalton Research Competition Winners Lecture: Emerging Scholar Artists
Presenters: Kylie Baird Namgon Lee Emerging Scholar Artists present their award-winning research in this special lecture recognizing the winners of the David Dalton Research Competition. These presentations highlight new scholarship,...
Expanding the Pedagogical Repertoire for Intermediate Violists: Lesser-Known Works from the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria
Presenter: Lisa Nelson Teachers of intermediate viola students are familiar with the challenge of finding pedagogically useful and musically engaging pieces for their studio. The variety and depth of the...
Empowered Self-Recording Workshop
Presenter: Susanna Klein We all know it, and yet we take the plunge so rarely: recording ourselves in practice is the best way to improve faster. Although it’s easier than...
AVSF Masterclass: Signature Artist Marina Thibeault
Presenter: Marina Thibeault Signature Artist Marina Thibeault works with selected festival participants in this inspiring masterclass, sharing her distinctive approach to sound, interpretation, and artistic expression. Observers are invited to...
Teacher in Residence: Open Lessons/Drop In Observation
Teachers: Molly Wilkens-Reed 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...
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...
Simple Solutions: A New Look at Old Problems in Viola Pedagogy
Presenters: Carol Gimbel Alice Lindsay In this engaging and practical 90 minute session, violist-educators Carol Gimbel and Dr. Alice Lindsay invite participants to revisit persistent pedagogical issues with a fresh,...
AVS Shared Recital: Viola and Piano in Partnership
Performers: Jacob Adams Julia Clancy Arnaud Ghillebaert Nicholas Starr Convergent Paths, by Liliya Ugay Pohádka, by Leoš Janáček The Magic Hour, by Kenji Bunch Regrets, by Amanda Harberg Strube Julia...
Minimalisn’t: Philip Glass in 2025’s Context
Presenter: Ameila Hollander Ames While Philip Glass’s name is the first that comes to mind for many people when you say the word “minimalism,” in fact his Songs and Poems,...
Exhibition of Modern Violas & Bows: Tone Competition
Explore an exceptional exhibition of modern violas and bows presented by contemporary makers, celebrating the artistry and innovation of today’s luthiers and bow makers. As part of the tone competition,...
Greenroom Live: Interview with Dwight Pounds, AVS Historian
Join AVS Historian Dwight Pounds for a special Greenroom Live interview exploring the rich history and legacy of the American Viola Society. Through stories, insights, and reflections, this conversation offers...
Lillian Fuchs’s Sonata Pastorale and the Evolution of Her Compositional Voice
Presenter: Katrin Meidell Lillian Fuchs (1902–1995) is a central figure in the development of modern viola repertoire. Celebrated equally for her artistry as a performer and skill as a pedagogue,...
EMVB Panel: Makers and Tone Competition Winners
Presenter: Bill Scott, Jr. Join Luthier-in-Residence Bill Scott, Jr., along with winners of the EMVB Tone Competition and distinguished exhibiting makers, for an engaging panel discussion on the art and...
AVS Shared Recital: Daphne Gerling and Ayn Balija
Performers: Daphne Gerling Ayn Balija I-Jen Fang
May the Music Never End: Medicine for Musicians
Presenter: Dr. François DeAsis, DO It is no secret that musicians will inevitably experience some type of physical injury over the course of their careers. However, when these occur, it...
Violists in the Military: Service Through Music
Presenter: Julia Clancy The violists in Pershing's Own, the President's Own, and the Air Force Strings serve a unique roll in the orchestral, chamber, pedagogical, and solo music ecosystem in...
Signature Artist Concert: Emad Zolfaghari — Signs, Songs, and Caprices
Performers:Emad ZolfaghariThomas Weaver Signature Artist Emad Zolfaghari brings the festival to a thrilling close with a program that showcases the full expressive and virtuosic range of the viola. Featuring...
AVSF Closing Ceremony
Join us for the official closing of the American Viola Society Festival as we celebrate the achievements and shared experiences of the week. The ceremony features a mass ensemble performance...
AVS Final Reception
Join us for a relaxed and festive closing reception celebrating the conclusion of the American Viola Society Festival. Enjoy food and drinks while reconnecting with colleagues, making new connections, and...