• The Community-Centered Violist

    Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)

    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

    Room 1115 (Forbes)

    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

    B71 (Music Building)

    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...

  • Effortless Dynamics Workshop

    Room 1270/Dance Theater (Forbes)

    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

    Room 321 (Music)

    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...

  • AVS Shared Recital: Pairings

    Recital Hall (Forbes)

    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

    Room 1115 (Forbes)

    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,...