16 events found.
Events
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...
Expanding the Pedagogical Repertoire for Intermediate Violists: Lesser-Known Works from the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Bulgaria
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 viola canon can...
AVSF Masterclass: Signature Artist 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 experience her thoughtful...
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...
Empowered Self-Recording Workshop
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 ever with our...
Simple Solutions: A New Look at Old Problems in Viola Pedagogy
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, research-informed, and experience-backed perspective. Drawing...
AVS Shared Recital: Viola and Piano in Partnership
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...
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...
EMVB Panel: Makers and Tone Competition Winners
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 craft of modern viola...
AVS Shared Recital: Daphne Gerling and Ayn Balija
Signature Artist Concert: Emad Zolfaghari
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 selections from Bach’s monumental...
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 as we celebrate the conclusion of the American Viola Society Festival. Enjoy food and drinks while reconnecting with colleagues, making new...