• AVSF Masterclass: Lynne Ramsey

    Room 1115 (Forbes)

    Presenter: Lynne Ramsey 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...

  • Rock & Reel: Monticello’s Black Fiddlers

    Room 142/Choir Room (Music)

    Presenters: Danielle Wiebe Burke Ayn Balija David McCormick Johanna Beaver Sam Suggs What sounds might a visitor to Monticello have heard? Music was often in the air - Thomas Jefferson...

  • Exhibitor Break

    Forbes Lower Lobby (Downstairs) and Grand Lobby (Upstairs)

    Take a midday break 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...

  • AVS Shared Recital: Music From Home

    Recital Hall (Forbes)

    Performer: Jorge Alves Tze-Ying Wu Jorge Alves will perform: • Cláudio Carneyro: Ausência • Miguel Azguime: Dedans Dehors • Dimitrios Andrikopoulos: Praxis V  (World Premiére) • Daniel Moreira: Noctis Lumina...

  • The Voice of the Viola: Betsy Jolas’s Works for Viola

    Room 204 (Music)

    Presenter: Andrew Braddock Ting-Ting Yang French composer Betsy Jolas (b. 1926) has written a body of captivating and beguiling works for the viola. While she once joked that she belonged...

  • Trauma-Informed Workshop with Nicole Melrose

    B71 (Music Building)

    Presenter: Nicole Melrose Nicole Melrose leads this thoughtful workshop exploring trauma-informed approaches to music teaching, learning, and performance. Participants will gain insight into creating supportive, inclusive environments that promote safety,...

  • AVSF Masterclass: Signature Artist, Victoria Chiang

    Room 1115 (Forbes)

    Presenter: Victoria Chiang Signature Artist Victoria Chiang works with selected festival participants in this special masterclass, offering insight into viola technique, musical interpretation, and expressive artistry. Observers are invited to...

  • Teacher in Residence: Open Lessons/Drop In Observation

    Room 119 (Music)

    Teacher: Peter Slowik 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...