Presenter: Rudolf Haken Explore the expressive possibilities of the electric viola with pioneering performer and innovator Rudolf Haken. This engaging workshop will demonstrate the instrument’s expanded sonic palette, including extended...
Presenter: Peijun Xu 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...
Presenter: Nick Revel What if learning etudes felt like casting spells in epic boss battles? DragonScales: The Hero Levels – 25 Fantasy Etudes to Slay Evil invites violists into a...
Performers: Eric Wong John Paul Younes Tanav Gowda Nathan Cheung The idea of transcribing Beethoven’s violin music for viola stems from a long-standing artistic and pedagogical goal: to make Beethoven's...
Presenter: Johanna Beaver Today’s young violists want to play music that reflects their world—and too often, our teaching materials don’t. While there’s been progress in programming works by women and...
Join us for a late afternoon bite and browse, with our catered Exhibitor Break. We invite you to explore the exhibitor hall and enjoy the opportunity to meet the experts...
Performers: Victoria Chiang David Perry Lynne Ramsey Dr. Kira Omelchenko 2026 AVSF Chamber Orchestra String Quartet of Northern Virginia Renowned violist Victoria Chiang is joined by guest artists Lynne Ramsey...
Presenters: Hannah Levison Gregory K. Williams Sheila Browne Karen Ritscher’s influence on the viola world is unmeasurable, as she worked with so many students at institutions including the Manhattan School...
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...
Presenters: Gabrielle Padilla Moly Wilkens-Reed Our session is a deep dive into Suzuki viola book 1 and the Suzuki philosophy as it applies to teaching young violists. We will discuss...
Presenters: Anna-Sofia Botti Nicholas Lindell Francis Poulenc’s 1940s Sonata for Cello and Piano carries a notorious reputation for its diabolical difficulty. After dreaming of stepping up to the challenge, I...