The Few, The Proud, The Violas: The State of the Union

Room 318 (Music)

This lecture provides an overview of the current state of the viola world from both practical and psycho-sociological viewpoints. This draws upon research from my PhD thesis (2026), which utilizes...

Rethinking Bach’s Cello Suites

Room 321 (Music)

Bach's Cello Suites have been central to the viola training repertoire for nearly a century. Yet many basic questions about them resist straightforward answers, and contradictory or misleading information appears...

Violin to Viola: Developing an Efficient Pedagogy

Room 318 (Music)

This research proposal presents a comprehensive approach to integrating violin and viola pedagogies that can efficiently support violinists at different proficiency levels in transitioning to violists. By adopting this approach,...