Presenters: Nethanel Pollak Heidi Castleman In this workshop, I will explore the profound benefits of Qigong for viola players, emphasizing physical wellness and enhanced performance. Qigong, an ancient Chinese practice...
Selected viola ensembles take the stage in this special recital showcasing collaborative artistry and diverse repertoire. Featuring outstanding groups from the festival community, the Ensemble Invitational celebrates the richness of...
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...
Off-the-string bow strokes—such as spiccato, sautillé, and ricochet—are vital tools for string players, particularly in orchestral and audition settings. Yet mastering these strokes remains an ongoing challenge for both students...
Performers: Orquidea Araniva Lauren Hodges Peijun Xu EMF Faculty Cadejos for solo viola, by Fernando Zúñiga Chanto (Costa Rica) Night Dust for solo viola (World Premiere), Pilar Aguilar (Costa...
Presenter: Gregory K. Williams Over the past 30+ years, longer than I have been playing the viola, I have been exploring my family tree, absorbing the experiences of my ancestors,...
Teacher: Rose Wollman 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...
Presenter: Ames Asbell Violist Ames Asbell shares her journey into composition from the performer’s perspective, informed by a variety of creativity texts and interviews with active violist-composers. This session details...
Presenter: Nora Krohn 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...
Presenter: Sherry Grant 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...
Presenter: Kunjing Dai Thomas Weaver Belgian composer Joseph Jongen (1873–1953), famous for his organ and chamber works, contributed significantly to the viola repertoire, yet lesser-known. Jongen collaborated with Lionel Tertis...
Presenter: David Rose The viola can be a punishing instrument. If it weren't so wonderful, most of us would have run away screaming long ago! Many nuggets of wisdom passed...