Registration
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...
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Events
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Sound Mind and Body: Approaches for Teaching a Mature Sound
Room 321 (Music)Surface-level sound? Problems getting to the frog? Crooked bow? When learning how to have a mature viola sound, some students learn best from picturing an image, while others need to...
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A Rediscovered Voice: Oppel Viola Solo Suite from the WWII
Room 204 (Music)This lecture-recital introduces a remarkable rediscovery in the viola repertoire: the Suite for Solo Viola (1940) by German composer Reinhard Oppel (1878–1941). Written in the final year of his professorship...
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Exploring Movement: An Introduction to Body Mapping for Musicians
Room 1270/Dance Theater (Forbes)This interactive workshop will be an introduction to Body Mapping, a somatic modality which grew out of the Alexander Technique. Developed by Barbara Conable in the 1990s, Body Mapping helps...
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The Incomplete Rolla Viola Concerti
Room 318 (Music)This lecture explores nine little-known viola concertos by Alessandro Rolla that survive in incomplete form, offering a rare glimpse into both the challenges and possibilities of reconstructing lost repertoire. These...
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Peggy Glanville-Hicks’ Concerto Romantico: increasing access to study and performance through the creation of an engraved edition
Room 142/Choir Room (Music)Peggy Glanville-Hicks' Concerto Romantico for Viola and Chamber Orchestra is a powerful gem of viola writing that most violists have never heard. Premiered in 1957 by Walter Trampler, Concerto Romantico...
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Beyond the Studio: Second-Generation Voices on Karen Tuttle Coordination
Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)Karen Tuttle’s Coordination has profoundly influenced generations of violists, emphasizing physical ease, emotional awareness, and expressive authenticity. While many of Tuttle’s direct students are now established figures in the field,...
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Bach, Brain, and Bow Mileage: The Pedagogy of Bruno Giuranna
Room 321 (Music)This lecture explores the influential teaching legacy of renowned violist Bruno Giuranna, whose contributions to viola pedagogy have shaped generations of performers and teachers worldwide. Through a structured exploration of...
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Amy Beach’s Violin Sonata Transcribed for the Viola: An Exploration of Her Letters and Synesthesia
Room 204 (Music)Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867–1944) stands as a monumental figure in the history of American classical music, renowned for her achievements as the first American woman to gain widespread recognition...
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From Crane Step to Butterfly Palm: Integrating Qigong into Viola Playing by Practicing Heidi Castleman’s ‘Strings with Qigong’
Room 1270/Dance Theater (Forbes)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 involving gentle movements and breath...
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AVSF Ensemble Invitational
Recital Hall (Forbes)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...
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Exhibitor Open Hours
Forbes Center LobbyWe 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...