Exhibitor Break: Catered
Join us for a late afternoon bite and browse, with our catered Exhibitor Break. We invite you to explore the exhibitor hall and enjoy the opportunity to meet the experts...
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Events
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Forbes Lower Lobby (Downstairs) and Grand Lobby (Upstairs)
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Signature Artist Concert: Victoria Chiang — Elegance and Expression Across Centuries
Concert Hall (Forbes)Performers: Victoria Chiang David Perry Lynne Ramsey Dr. Kira Omelchenko 2026 AVSF Chamber Orchestra String Quartet of Northern Virginia Renowned violist Victoria Chiang is joined by guest artists Lynne Ramsey...
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Exploring the Life and Work of Karen Ritscher (1952-2025)
B71 (Music Building)Presenters: Hannah Levison Gregory K. Williams Karen Ritscher’s influence on the viola world is unmeasurable, as she worked with so many students at institutions including the Manhattan School of Music,...
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Mass Ensemble Rehearsal
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Registration
Lower Lobby (Forbes, Downstairs)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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Starting out Suzuki: Practical tips for Utilizing the Suzuki Repertoire and Philosophy for Young Violists
Room 321 (Music)Presenters: Gabrielle Padilla Molly Wilkens-Reed Our session is a deep dive into Suzuki viola book 1 and the Suzuki philosophy as it applies to teaching young violists. We will discuss...
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Adapting Cello Repertoire: Sacrifices and Advantages, Examined Through Francis Poulenc’s Cello Sonata
Room 142/Choir Room (Music)Presenters: Anna-Sofia Botti Nicholas Lindell Francis Poulenc’s 1940s Sonata for Cello and Piano carries a notorious reputation for its diabolical difficulty. After dreaming of stepping up to the challenge, I...
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5 Rhythms Workshop in Honor of Karen Ritscher (1952–2025), led by Jeffrey Boyton
B71 (Music Building)Teacher: Jeffrey Boynton Join Jeffrey Boynton for a special 5 Rhythms workshop honoring the life and legacy of violist and educator Karen Ritscher. Rooted in movement, rhythm, and creative expression,...
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AVSF Ensemble Invitational Masterclass: String Quartet of Northern Virginia
Room 1115 (Forbes)Presenter: String Quartet of Northern Virginia The String Quartet of Northern Virginia, Ensemble-in-Residence for the American Viola Society Festival, leads this invitational masterclass featuring selected festival ensembles. Participants will perform...
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Exhibitor Open Hours
Forbes Lower Lobby (Downstairs) and Grand Lobby (Upstairs)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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Contemporary Repertoire for the Beginning and Intermediate Student
Room 318 (Music)Presenter: Hannah Levinson Though advanced viola repertoire skews toward the 20th and 21st century, beginning and intermediate violists are rarely offered training in contemporary harmonic, rhythmic, and timbral languages. This...
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Rediscovering Maurice Vieux: Forgotten Voices of the French Viola School
Room 204 (Music)Presenter: Douglas Temples Bernadette Lo This lecture recital draws from my doctoral research into the legacy of Maurice Vieux (1878–1951), the Paris conservatory professor who shaped the modern French viola...