Exhibitor Open Hours
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...
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Events
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Forbes Lower Lobby (Downstairs) and Grand Lobby (Upstairs)
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The Incomplete Rolla Viola Concerti
Room 318 (Music)Presenter: Kenneth Martinson 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...
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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)Presenter; Roselyn Hobbs Bernadette Lo 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...
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AVSF Masterclass: Emerging Teaching Artists
Room 1115 (Forbes)Emerging Teaching Artists: Douglas Temples Danielle Wiebe Burke Emerging Teaching Artists of the American Viola Society Festival lead this masterclass, working with selected participants and sharing their insights on technique,...
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Beyond the Studio: Second-Generation Voices on Karen Tuttle Coordination
Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)Presenter: Daphne Gerling Katherine Lewis Katrin Meidell 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...
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Bach, Brain, and Bow Mileage: The Pedagogy of Bruno Giuranna
Room 321 (Music)Presenter: Luca Trombetta 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...
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Amy Beach’s Violin Sonata Transcribed for the Viola: An Exploration of Her Letters and Synesthesia
Room 204 (Music)Presenter: Angela Rubin Joseph Yungen 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...
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From Crane Step to Butterfly Palm: Integrating Qigong into Viola Playing by Practicing Heidi Castleman’s ‘Strings with Qigong’
B71 (Music Building)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...
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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 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...
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Organizing the Bounce
Room 318 (Music)Presnter: Brightin Rose Schlumpf 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...
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AVS Shared Recital: Growing the Circle
Recital Hall (Forbes)Performers: Lauren Hodges Peijun Xu EFM Faculty Three American Folk Hymns for two violas, Kenji Bunch (b. 1973) Lauren Burns Hodges, viola; Peijun June Xu, viola Amazing Grace...