• Exhibitor Open Hours

    Forbes Center Lobby

    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

    Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)

    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...

  • May the Music Never End: Medicine for Musicians

    Room 321 (Music)

    It is no secret that musicians will inevitably experience some type of physical injury over the course of their careers. However, when these occur, it can be difficult to know...

  • Violists in the Military: Service Through Music

    Room 142/Choir Room (Music)

    The violists in Pershing's Own, the President's Own, and the Air Force Strings serve a unique roll in the orchestral, chamber, pedagogical, and solo music ecosystem in Virginia and beyond....

  • AVSF Closing Ceremony

    Concert Hall (Forbes)

    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

    Forbes Center Lobby

    Join us for a relaxed and festive closing reception celebrating the conclusion of the American Viola Society Festival. Enjoy food and drinks while reconnecting with colleagues, making new connections, and...