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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000
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SUMMARY:Amy Beach's Violin Sonata Transcribed for the Viola: An Exploration of Her Letters and Synesthesia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nAngela Rubin\nAmy 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 as a composer of large-scale orchestral works. Central to understanding Beach’s stylistic practices and her approach to composition is her correspondence\, notably the letters housed in the A.P. Schmidt Company Archives. \nThe A.P. Schmidt Company archives\, 1869 to 1958\, are located in the Performing Arts Reading Room at the Library of Congress in Washington\, D.C.\, United States. During my visit to the Library of Congress\, I reviewed hundreds of correspondence between Beach and the A.P. Schmidt Company. The letters within this collection not only reveal Beach’s perspectives on music and performance but also offer a glimpse into her methods of transcribing and interpreting works. This lecture recital explores how Beach’s letters\, particularly those discussing her transcription of Richard Strauss’ Serenade\, can inform contemporary performance practices and guide my original transcription of her Violin Sonata\, Op. 34\, for the viola. \nAmy Beach had synesthesia\, the neurological condition where stimulation of one sense triggers experiences in another\, unrelated sense. Her strong association of key to color impacted her compositions\, transcriptions\, and interpretations of works. By considering her preferences regarding key\, expression\, and technical considerations\, this research will argue for maintaining the original key in the viola transcription\, as well as highlighting the stylistic nuances that are integral to Beach’s work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/amy-beachs-violin-sonata-transcribed-for-the-viola-an-exploration-of-her-letters-and-synesthesia/
LOCATION:Room 204 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
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UID:47107-1780657200-1780660800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:From Crane Step to Butterfly Palm: Integrating Qigong into Viola Playing by Practicing Heidi Castleman’s ‘Strings with Qigong’
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenters:\nNethanel Pollak\nHeidi Castleman\nIn 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 control\, fosters relaxation and improves posture. It observes nature for models of movement and sound\, particularly inspired by animals like tigers\, bears\, birds\, dragons\, and butterflies. It acts like rocket fuel for a musician\, as both Qigong and playing a string instrument are centered around the vibration and flow of movement—one through sound\, and the other through physical motion. I will introduce Heidi Castleman’s ‘Strings with Qigong’ project\, which integrates Qigong principles into viola playing\, and other instruments’ practice. Heidi Castleman will join the session remotely to demonstrate key movements and discuss their application. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to incorporate Qigong into their routines\, promote holistic musicianship and address common physical challenges.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/from-crane-step-to-butterfly-palm-integrating-qigong-into-viola-playing-by-practicing-heidi-castlemans-strings-with-qigong/
LOCATION:Room 1270/Dance Theater (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T123000
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UID:47111-1780657200-1780662600@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVSF Ensemble Invitational
DESCRIPTION: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 ensemble playing and highlights the creativity\, communication\, and musical partnership at the heart of viola performance.
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avsf-ensemble-invitational/
LOCATION:Recital Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:Ensemble Invitational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
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SUMMARY:Exhibitor Open Hours
DESCRIPTION: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 accessories\, and enjoy the opportunity to meet the experts who support and inspire our vibrant musical community.
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/exhibitor-open-hours-2/
LOCATION:Forbes Lower Lobby (Downstairs) and Grand Lobby (Upstairs)
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034951Z
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UID:47145-1780666200-1780669800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Recurring Rhythmic Motives and Character Creation in Margi Griebling-Haigh’s Bocadillos Panoramicos
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nBrightin Rose Schlumpf\nMargi Griebling-Haigh’s Bocadillos Panoramicos (2000) for viola and piano\, written for her sister\, is a four-movement work inspired by the sisters’ travels to New Mexico. The third movement\, La Perrita Fanimál (“The Little Dog Fanny”)\, portrays the lively personality of Karen’s border collie through rapid meter shifts and recurring rhythmic motives. This lecture explores how Griebling-Haigh’s patterned alternation of meters—4/4\, 5/8\, 3/4\, 5/8\, and 2/4—paired with distinct rhythmic articulations\, creates musical “characters” that guide both performer interpretation and audience perception. \nThrough detailed examination of mm. 1–35\, where nine meter changes occur\, I analyze four principal motives and their recurrence across the movement. IOI (interonset interval) analysis and graphical data illustrate contrasts between regular and irregular rhythmic structures\, highlighting how irregularity (notably in the 5/8 motive) marks shifts in character. Motives 1–3 display consistent length and meter associations\, fostering predictability; the 2/4 motive\, by contrast\, is metrically less consistent and often signals a change in dramatic focus. \nThe movement’s climax arrives with an extended 3/4 waltz (motive 5)\, representing the dog “waltzing off to sleep.” This departure from the established metric pattern underscores the narrative arc\, emphasizing the composer’s nuanced balance between predictability and surprise. \nBeyond meter and rhythm\, Griebling-Haigh’s use of articulation—staccatos\, accents\, ties—reinforces the canine imagery\, from playful leaps to disciplined trots. By establishing and subtly varying these rhythmic-metric identities\, she offers the violist a framework for shaping interpretation through physical gesture\, bowing choices\, and phrasing. \nThis presentation will combine score excerpts\, rhythmic analyses\, and audio examples to demonstrate how metric patterning in La Perrita Fanimál serves as a vehicle for character creation. The session will also situate Griebling-Haigh’s work within broader rhythmic theory\, drawing connections to Godfried Toussaint’s concepts of regularity and irregularity\, and will invite discussion on interpretive strategies for performers engaging with complex metric landscapes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/recurring-rhythmic-motives-and-character-creation-in-margi-griebling-haighs-bocadillos-panoramicos/
LOCATION:Room 318 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
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UID:47165-1780666200-1780669800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVS Shared Recital: Growing the Circle
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:\nOrquidea Araniva\nLauren Hodges\nPeijun Xu\nEMF Faculty\n  \nCadejos for solo viola\, by Fernando Zúñiga Chanto (Costa Rica) \nNight Dust for solo viola (World Premiere)\, Pilar Aguilar (Costa Rica) \nOrquídea Guandique Araniva\, viola \n  \nThree American Folk Hymns for two violas\, Kenji Bunch (b. 1973) \nLauren Burns Hodges\, viola; Peijun June Xu\, viola \n  \nAmazing Grace (American folk hymn)\, arr. for four violas\, Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962 ) \nArboretum for four violas\, Op. 52 (2024)\, Christopher Lowry (b. 1988) \nAdoration (arr. for six violas by Elaine Fine)\, Florence Price (1887-1953) \n“Mr. Sandman” (arr. For six violas by Max Raimi)\, Pat Ballard (1899-1960) \nEFM Violists: Sarah Cote\, Ben Geller\, Jamie Hofman\, Chi Lee\, Diane Phoenix-Neal\, Daniel Reinker; Guest Composer and Violist: Christopher Lowry \nPROGRAM NOTES \nInspired by Central American mythology\, Cadejos by Fernando Zúñiga Chanto (Costa Rica) draws on the legend of two supernatural dogs — one white\, the other black — said to protect or endanger travelers at night. Costa Rican composer Fernando Zúñiga Chanto captures this duality through contrasting musical ideas: moments of lyrical calm give way to tense\, unpredictable rhythms and harmonic darkness. The piece unfolds like a tale told at dusk\, balancing folklore and modern expression with dramatic intensity.\n \nThree American Folk Hymn Settings by Kenji Bunch (b. 1973) is a ten-minute duo for two violas divided into three movements played without pause. After an opening Prologue\, Bunch uses three hymns as melodic material for fiddling Americana in the second and third movements: “What Wondrous Love is This\,” “In Lonely Mountain Ways\,” and “I Come with Joy.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avs-shared-recital-growing-the-circle/
LOCATION:Recital Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T035014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T023759Z
UID:47139-1780666200-1780669800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Tapping Into Your Roots: A Genealogical Exploration through Viola and Voice
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nGregory K. Williams\nOver 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\, learning stories from my grandparents\, and uncovering fascinating secrets\, photos\, and writings about various ancestors. Concurrently\, I have spent a significant portion of my life trying to absorb the musical traditions of my Greek ancestors\, largely due to my late grandfather\, Stanley Karayean\, who was a professional clarinetist and trumpet player. \nThis lecture recital is meant to share part of one of my newest musical journeys\, synthesizing my appreciation for genealogical exploration with all things viola-related. My plan for this lecture recital is to present several works for viola and voice that I have been composing\, sharing the stories of my ancestors. My goal is to show other musicians ways to incorporate the musical traditions of their heritage into art songs for their instrument. This will include works such as: \nO’ Pro Pappou- An homage to my great-grandfather\, Theodoros Karayeannis\, a tailor born in Lesvos\, Greece\, who arrived with his wife Stavroula Papasotiriou in the USA in 1921. \nAn Homage to the Hudson Valley- A song set to the text of Mary Cameron Benjamin\, the younger sister of my Great-great-great-grandmother\, Lodoiska Cameron Belding. Mary Cameron Benjamin was born in Columbia County\, NY\, situated in the Hudson Valley\, where her family farmed for several generations. After the Civil War\, Mary and her husband\, Dr. M. Francis Benjamin\, a Union Army physician\, relocated to Alameda\, CA\, where she spent the rest of her life writing poetry\, and spending time in several literary circles. \nAnita and Frank McGee- A song about the two younger siblings of my great-great-grandmother\, Elizabeth McGee Williams (1883-1918)\, who emigrated to the United States from Dundee\, Scotland\, in the early 1900s\, gave birth to her five sons\, before dying during the Influenza Epidemic. Her two younger siblings\, Anita and Frank McGee\, were actors on the Vaudevillian Circuit\, where they performed in Scottish regalia for audiences across the country.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/tapping-into-your-roots-a-genealogical-exploration-through-viola-and-voice/
LOCATION:Room 204 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T035005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T210708Z
UID:47123-1780666200-1780677000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Teacher in Residence: Open Lessons/Drop In Observation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nTeacher:\nRose Wollman\nObserve 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 attendees are invited to drop in and observe a variety of teaching styles\, techniques\, and approaches. Unlike a masterclass\, which takes place in a public performance setting\, these sessions reflect the more personal\, in-depth nature of everyday teaching. This unique opportunity offers valuable insight into the art of teaching and learning\, providing inspiration for performers\, educators\, and students alike. \nSign up for a lesson HERE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/teacher-in-residence-open-lessons-drop-in-observation-2/
LOCATION:Room 119 (Music)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Teacher In Residence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T210801Z
UID:47133-1780669800-1780673400@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:The Creative Process: A Journey from Performer to Violist-Composer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nAmes Asbell\nViolist 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 her process of self-discovery and reflections on creativity\, identity\, and the expressive potential of the viola\, culminating in a performance of Blue Ridge Sketches\, a set of original miniatures inspired by the landscapes of the Blue Ridge Mountains and accompanied by visuals and poetry by a college friend who posts his own photos and thoughts on Instagram as @adam_red_dirt.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/the-creative-process/
LOCATION:Room 142/Choir Room (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
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SUMMARY:Effortless Dynamics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nNora Krohn\nCreating 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 lead to strain and fatigue in louder passages\, extended sections of very soft playing—such as in an orchestral setting–can be just as exhausting. \nIn this workshop we’ll explore several tools for effortless dynamics at both ends of the spectrum via the principles of the Till Approach. Developed by violinist Sophie Till\, this system of string technique harnesses the innate brilliance of our everyday movement patterns in service of the instrument and the repertoire\, giving players a set of tools for meeting their musical goals in ways that harmonize with the body’s design. \nWith regard to dynamics and tone production\, we’ll learn how the friction equation (surface area of hair + tension in string + tension in bow) can do the work of loud and quiet playing for us\, eliminating fatigue. We’ll also examine how moving over the fulcrum of the feet and sit bones both enables the right arm to create power with minimal effort and allows it to remain supported by the body throughout the bow stroke\, and how the experience of resting down on the string with resilience offers a sense of ease and control in softer dynamics.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/effortless-dynamics/
LOCATION:B71 (Music Building)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260209T012638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T023425Z
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SUMMARY:The IVS Audio Database
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nSherry Grant\nThe 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 and piano—particularly from the Romantic and Post-Romantic eras. Generously supported by Hansruedi Graef (Music4Viola.info and Viva Viola edition)\, this project aims to bring forgotten repertoire back to life through high-quality\, freely accessible recordings. \nThe idea emerged from the need to support violists—especially students—in exploring unfamiliar works without the barrier of unavailable or commercial recordings. Many pieces remain unplayed simply because they lack audio references. The IVS Audio Database fills this gap by offering recordings classified by difficulty\, length\, and theme\, allowing users to easily discover suitable repertoire for study\, performance\, or research. \nThe platform also provides curated lists\, helping users navigate the collection by composer\, historical period\, or thematic focus. A video trailer demonstrates how to explore the database and how to contribute. \nWe warmly invite violists around the world to participate by submitting their own recordings—live or studio—of lesser-known works. Recordings must be free of copyright\, but don’t need to be commercial productions. Quality live performances are welcome. \nThis is a collaborative project\, intended to grow through global contributions from students\, professionals\, and viola societies. It not only enriches the available repertoire but also strengthens our shared musical heritage. \nJoin us at InternationalViolaSociety.com/audiodatabase/ as we expand access to the viola’s rich and diverse legacy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/the-ivs-audio-database/
LOCATION:Room 321 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T023349Z
UID:47141-1780673400-1780677000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:A Belgian Addition to the Viola Repertoire: Joseph Jongen and his Viola Works
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nKunjing Dai\nThomas Weaver\nBelgian 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 and formed the Belgian Piano Quartet after moving to England during WWI. Many chamber works of Jongen paid great attention to the viola and brought out the instruments’ potential. \nJongen’s music reflect both French compositional style and Belgian folklore influence. This resulted in unique deigns on his melodic writing\, resulting in music both indulging and fulfilling. It is old yet new\, fresh\, and unheard\, rooted in tradition and is strikingly personal. The choice of assigning those melodies into a back-then “unheard” solo instrument further promoted such vitality. \nJongen’s work demonstrates a deep understanding of the viola acoustics. It highlights the warmth of the C string and extends brilliantly to all other strings and registers. In this way Jongen uses the viola to its fullest potential. The extensive mapping throughout the fingerboard of the viola may require certain editorial direction or choices to help the viola sound balance out through orchestra and piano accompaniment. The lecture recital will examine how Jongen successfully delivers this smoothing\, virtuosic yet personal viola voice through excerpts from his major viola works. I will also address the technical challenges such as registral playability\, projection and potential solutions as we cover the lesser-known pieces for all age-group performers. \nViolas need to showcase their own unique personality on stage\, distinct from that of violins and cellos. Jongen was able to recognize the unique voice the viola and brings and produce sonority that only violas have. The orchestration and piano writings also exemplify chamber works: Jongen understands the lower voicing of viola\, while lacking bass resonance\, needs special accompaniment writing to have it be audible. Jongen affirmed the viola’s potential as a solo instrument. His works deserve a place on concert stage and the soothing quality of viola deserves great discussion and wider public exposure.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/a-belgian-addition-to-the-viola-repertoire-joseph-jongen-and-his-viola-works/
LOCATION:Room 204 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T023309Z
UID:47129-1780673400-1780677000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:The Invisible String\, The Position-less Fingerboard\, and Other Nifty Wisdoms from the Old School
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nDavid Rose\nThe 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 down are well known and a part of our modern viola consciousness – helping us survive another day. Yet other techniques operate on such a subtle level that they can escape notice\, and thus be in danger of disappearing from our viola lives and pedagogy. This workshop takes a close look at these techniques – namely a left hand which “plays” 5ths most of the time (even if they don’t sound) – an old technique that makes everything physically easier\, and is a goldmine for much music (especially Bach!). We’ll also cover the sometimes befuddling fingerings which commonly appear in old editions\, and the philosophy of the fingerboard which is necessary to make them work…and perhaps even fall in love with them a wee bit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/the-invisible-string-the-position-less-fingerboard-and-other-nifty-wisdoms-from-the-old-school/
LOCATION:Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T232113Z
UID:47116-1780673400-1780677000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVS Shared Recital: Pairings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:\nRichard Auldon Clark\nAlissa Rose (soprano)\nKevin Nordstrom\nStephen Nordstrom\nJames Logan (clarinet)\nDominic Dousa\nSamuel Kelder\nDanielle Wiebe Burke\nThree Laments for soprano and viola\, by Richard Auldon Clark (b.1964) \n\n “I Shall Not Care” (Sara Teasdale)\n “War is Kind” (Stephan Crane)  \n“Nothing Gold Can Stay” (Robert Frost)\n\nAlissa Rose\, soprano; Richard Auldon Clark\, viola \n  \nSpring Forth in Joy for clarinet and viola\, by Dominic Dousa (b. 1974) \nJames Logan\, clarinet; Stephen Nordstrom\, viola \n  \nMountain Song for Viola and Piano\, byDousa \nStephen Nordstrom\, viola; Dominic Dousa\, piano  \n  \n“Flow my Tears” and “If my Complaints\,” by John Dowland (1563-1626) \n“Songs My Mother Taught Me\,” Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) \nNew work for two violas (world premiere)\, Bahar Royaee (b. 1988) \nSamuel Kelder and Danielle Wiebe Burke\, viola duo \n  \nPROGRAM NOTES: \nThree Laments for Soprano and Viola features the poetry of Sara Teasdale\, Stephan Crane and Robert Frost. Lyrical and dramatic\, this work is an important addition to the voice and Viola repertoire and celebrates American writers. \n*** \nStephen Nordstrom showcases a pair of contemporary duets by composer Dominic Dousa. The versatility of the viola as a duet partner is shown across interwoven musical dialogues with the clarinet and piano. Energetic and ebullient\, Spring Forth in Joy echoes some of the varied dimensions of joyous contentment\, from a sense of sparkling delight in simple pleasures to a calmer\, more thoughtful reflection on the true\, good\, and beautiful. Mountain Song is inspired by the majestic 14\,000-foot peaks of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Throughout the work\, a beautifully lush theme is juxtaposed with more passionate and spirited themes\, which paints for the listener a vivid tapestry of brilliant sunshine and crisp air across a snow-covered landscape. \n*** \nThe viola duo set explores the relationship throughout history between viola and the human voice. Containing original arrangements and transcriptions of works by Dowland\, Dvorak\, and a world premiere by Bahar Royaee\, we will show the evolution of the viola’s voice through several lenses: song that occurs in the viola’s repertoire\, lyricism from the eye of a violist composer\, and the combination of voice and viola by performers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avs-shared-recital-pairings/
LOCATION:Recital Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T023149Z
UID:47103-1780673400-1780678800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVSF Masterclass: Signature Artist\, Rudolf Haken
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nRudolf Haken\nSignature Artist Rudolf Haken leads this masterclass featuring selected festival participants\, sharing his innovative approach to viola performance and technique. Drawing on his expertise with both traditional and electric viola\, he offers insight into sound production\, musical interpretation\, and expanding the expressive possibilities of the instrument. Observers are invited to experience his creative and forward-thinking perspective on viola artistry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avsf-masterclass-signature-artist-rudolf-haken/
LOCATION:Room 1115 (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022957Z
UID:47121-1780686000-1780693200@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Signature Artist Evening Concert: Marina Thibeault — A Walk on the North Side
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:\nMarina Thibeault\nJanelle Fung\nSignature Artist Marina Thibeault presents A Walk on the North Side\, a thoughtfully curated program exploring reflection\, transformation\, and the expressive depth of the viola. Featuring Grieg’s lyrical Violin Sonata\, Britten’s haunting Lachrymae\, Garth Knox’s imaginative quartet\, and Hindemith’s powerful Sonata\, Op. 11 No. 4\, this concert highlights a rich spectrum of voices and styles. Through works of intimacy and intensity\, Thibeault invites listeners on a compelling musical journey shaped by storytelling\, color\, and artistry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/signature-artist-evening-concert-marina-thibeault-a-walk-on-the-north-side/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Signature Artist Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T035043Z
UID:47167-1780732800-1780736400@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Mass Ensemble Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/mass-ensemble-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:Mass Ensemble Rehearsal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T225954Z
UID:47151-1780732800-1780749000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to welcome you to the 2026 American Viola Society Festival! \nCheck in and pick up your festival credentials\, materials\, and swag bag! Registration is the first step in your American Viola Society Festival experience at James Madison University. Attendees will receive their badge\, program schedule\, and all the one-of-a-kind Festival merch. Our team will be available to answer questions and help you get oriented so you can make the most of the performances\, masterclasses\, lectures\, and special events ahead.
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/registration/
LOCATION:Lower Lobby (Forbes\, Downstairs)
CATEGORIES:Registration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022914Z
UID:47191-1780736400-1780740000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVSF David Dalton Research Competition Winners Lecture: Emerging Scholar Artists
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenters:\nKylie Baird\nNamgon Lee\nEmerging Scholar Artists present their award-winning research in this special lecture recognizing the winners of the David Dalton Research Competition. These presentations highlight new scholarship\, perspectives\, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of the viola\, its repertoire\, and its history. Attendees are invited to engage with the next generation of scholars whose work contributes to the ongoing growth and vitality of the viola community.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avsf-david-dalton-research-competition-winners-lecture-emerging-scholar-artists/
LOCATION:Room 321 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022832Z
UID:47181-1780736400-1780740000@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Expanding the Pedagogical Repertoire for Intermediate Violists: Lesser-Known Works from the Czech Republic\, Hungary\, and Bulgaria
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nLisa Nelson\nTeachers of intermediate viola students are familiar with the challenge of finding pedagogically useful and musically engaging pieces for their studio. The variety and depth of the viola canon can be enhanced by exploring lesser-known works from musical traditions abroad. Some of these might be well-known in their geographic region of origin but not widely played in the United States; others are “hidden gems\,” works that have the potential to become popular in the viola repertoire but have not had significant performance exposure. \nOn recent research trips to Eastern and Central Europe\, my focus has been on finding repertoire that is new to me and not readily known in the United States. The traditions of the Czech Republic\, Hungary\, and Bulgaria\, in particular\, represent a mix of genres\, styles\, cultures\, and influences from many different nationalities and native folk traditions. By introducing this music to teachers and students\, my hope is that these pieces will receive attention from American audiences and enrich violists’ teaching and performing options. \nThis AVS session will be a lecture recital that focuses on a representative group of works for viola and piano by Czech\, Hungarian\, and Bulgarian composers. I will discuss the unique musical elements that the pieces contain (modal harmonies\, asymmetrical rhythms\, tone color effects\, regionally-inspired ornamentation\, etc.)\, as well as their main pedagogical features. Attendees will hear a performance of excerpts (or complete shorter works/movements)\, and have an opportunity to look at the scores. They will also receive a spreadsheet with a list of pieces\, which will contain details about the composer\, date of composition\, style features\, pedagogical qualities\, and publication information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/expanding-the-pedagogical-repertoire-for-intermediate-violists-lesser-known-works-from-the-czech-republic-hungary-and-bulgaria/
LOCATION:Room 142/Choir Room (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193855Z
UID:47161-1780736400-1780741800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Empowered Self-Recording Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nSusanna Klein\nWe all know it\, and yet we take the plunge so rarely: recording ourselves in practice is the best way to improve faster. Although it’s easier than ever with our phones\, the psychological hurdle prevents us from using this\, the most powerful of all the tools in the practice dojo. \nThis workshop is about using technology for good\, as an incredible tool\, not an onerous distraction. It will teach tips for making self-recording more enjoyable\, focused\, and effective. This interactive workshop will demonstrate best practices for keeping self-esteem intact and getting the most out of our phones. The workshop will showcase a variety of apps that make recording easy and “rules to live by” that will make recording less painful. This workshop features a hybrid of technology and psychology content that will inspire students and teachers. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/empowered-self-recording-workshop/
LOCATION:B71 (Music Building)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022649Z
UID:47157-1780736400-1780741800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVSF Masterclass: Signature Artist Marina Thibeault
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nMarina Thibeault\nSignature Artist Marina Thibeault works with selected festival participants in this inspiring masterclass\, sharing her distinctive approach to sound\, interpretation\, and artistic expression. Observers are invited to experience her thoughtful and engaging teaching style while gaining insight into developing musical voice\, refinement\, and expressive depth on the viola.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avsf-masterclass-signature-artist-marina-thibeault/
LOCATION:Room 1115 (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T210753Z
UID:47175-1780736400-1780747200@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Teacher in Residence: Open Lessons/Drop In Observation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nTeachers:\nMolly Wilkens-Reed\nObserve 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 attendees are invited to drop in and observe a variety of teaching styles\, techniques\, and approaches. Unlike a masterclass\, which takes place in a public performance setting\, these sessions reflect the more personal\, in-depth nature of everyday teaching. This unique opportunity offers valuable insight into the art of teaching and learning\, providing inspiration for performers\, educators\, and students alike. \nSign up for a lesson HERE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/teacher-in-residence-open-lessons-drop-in-observation/
LOCATION:Room 119 (Music)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Teacher In Residence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T230209Z
UID:47153-1780736400-1780750800@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Exhibitor Open Hours
DESCRIPTION: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 accessories\, and enjoy the opportunity to meet the experts who support and inspire our vibrant musical community.
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/exhibitor-open-hours/
LOCATION:Forbes Lower Lobby (Downstairs) and Grand Lobby (Upstairs)
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022525Z
UID:47177-1780740000-1780743600@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Simple Solutions: A New Look at Old Problems in Viola Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Presenters:\nCarol Gimbel\nAlice Lindsay \nIn this engaging and practical 90 minute session\, violist-educators Carol Gimbel and Dr. Alice Lindsay invite participants to revisit persistent pedagogical issues with a fresh\, research-informed\, and experience-backed perspective. Drawing from decades of teaching\, performing\, and mentoring\, Simple Solutions offers insight into overlooked anatomical realities and ergonomic innovations that can influence and revolutionize technical fluency\, comfort for violists\, and artistic fulfillment. \nParticipants will leave with tangible techniques and “studio-ready” exercises that can immediately benefit students and professional players alike. Framed within the broader Congress theme of heritage and diversity\, this session blends tradition with innovation—grounded in the historical wisdom of master teachers (including Paul Doktor\, Joseph DePasquale\, and Samuel Applebaum\, all of whom shaped Dr. Lindsay’s pedagogical lineage) and enhanced by contemporary anatomical awareness. \nThis “hands -on” proposal is not only a celebration of pedagogical heritage—it is a call to adapt\, question\, and refine how we teach and play the viola across generations and geographies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/simple-solutions-a-new-look-at-old-problems-in-viola-pedagogy/
LOCATION:Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T022437Z
UID:47163-1780740000-1780743600@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:AVS Shared Recital: Postcards from the AVS
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPerformers:\nJacob Adams\nAndrew Cannestra\nJulia Clancy\nArnaud Ghillebaert\nNicholas Starr\nConvergent Paths\, by Liliya Ugay\nPohádka\, by Leoš Janáček\nThe Magic Hour\, by Kenji Bunch\nRegrets\, by Amanda Harberg Strube\n \nJulia Clancy\, viola and Nicholas Starr\, piano \nProgram TBA \nJacob Adams\, viola with piano (TBD) \n\nPostcards From NY\, by Colin Pip Dixon: \n\nScarlet Bride\nMemorial\n\nArnaud Ghillebaert\, viola with piano (TBD) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/avs-shared-recital-viola-and-piano-in-partnership/
LOCATION:Recital Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022405Z
UID:47187-1780740000-1780743600@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Minimalisn't: Philip Glass in 2025's Context
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nAmeila Hollander Ames\nWhile Philip Glass’s name is the first that comes to mind for many people when you say the word “minimalism\,” in fact his Songs and Poems\, newly transcribed for Solo Viola by Christine Rutledge\, contain grand gestures and a lot of big feelings. I recorded these works in Mérida\, Mexico\, in December 2023\, and performed them around the world (Mexico\, the US\, the UK\, Italy) this season\, in a program pairing them with music for solo viola by 4 contemporary American women and nonbinary composers— Emily Koh\, Jessie Montgomery\, Caroline Shaw and Mazz Swift. I enjoyed exploring the ways Glass’s music influenced- or\, in one case\, repelled!- each of them\, both in correspondence with the composers\, all of whom I’m lucky to call friends\, and in the way their notes juxtaposed with those by Glass’s. To play Glass’s music requires a commitment to every single note: so often there are repetitions\, therefore if you don’t find a variety of colors and textures\, it can be very boring. His Songs and Poems revolutionized my playing in terms of my attention to left-hand details and right-hand sound-producing variation. Rutledge’s transcription of these pieces from the original for cello provides a valuable addition to the solo viola repertoire: a work by one of the most important minimalist composers that utilizes the widest possible range of the viola. \nProgram:\nSongs and Poems— Philip Glass (1937– )\, arr. Christine Rutledge\n(mega)byte (2020)— Emily Koh (1986– )\nRhapsody #2 (2020)– Jessie Montgomery (1981– )\nInvisible\, for Trayvon Martin and His Family (2012)— Mazz Swift (1975– )[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/minimalisnt-philip-glass-in-2025s-context/
LOCATION:Room 204 (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T034537Z
UID:47169-1780740000-1780747200@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition of Modern Violas & Bows: Tone Competition
DESCRIPTION:Explore an exceptional exhibition of modern violas and bows presented by contemporary makers\, celebrating the artistry and innovation of today’s luthiers and bow makers. As part of the tone competition\, each viola will be performed anonymously behind a screen by Daniel Foster\, Principal Violist of the National Symphony Orchestra\, allowing listeners to focus solely on the instrument’s tonal qualities and character. This unique format offers a rare opportunity to hear and compare the remarkable range of sound in modern viola making.
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/exhibition-of-modern-violas-bows-tone-competition/
LOCATION:Concert Hall (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:Exhibition of Modern Violas & Bows: Tone Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T034523Z
UID:47159-1780743600-1780747200@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Greenroom Live: Interview with Dwight Pounds\, AVS Historian
DESCRIPTION:Join AVS Historian Dwight Pounds for a special Greenroom Live interview exploring the rich history and legacy of the American Viola Society. Through stories\, insights\, and reflections\, this conversation offers a unique perspective on the people\, milestones\, and moments that have shaped the viola community. Attendees are invited to listen\, learn\, and engage with the living history of the Society.
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/greenroom-live-interview-with-dwight-pounds-avs-historian/
LOCATION:Room 1115 (Forbes)
CATEGORIES:AVSF Greenroom Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T063255
CREATED:20260207T034233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022305Z
UID:47183-1780743600-1780747200@www.americanviolasociety.org
SUMMARY:Lillian Fuchs’s Sonata Pastorale and the Evolution of Her Compositional Voice
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPresenter:\nKatrin Meidell\nLillian Fuchs (1902–1995) is a central figure in the development of modern viola repertoire. Celebrated equally for her artistry as a performer and skill as a pedagogue\, Fuchs left behind a body of work that continues to shape how violists train\, perform\, and teach. Her Twelve Caprices laid the groundwork for a technical and expressive approach to the instrument\, but it is her Sonata Pastorale—composed shortly thereafter—that reveals her compositional voice at its most expansive and personal. \nThis presentation centers on the Sonata Pastorale as a pivotal work in Fuchs’s output: a concert piece that bridges her virtuosic early writing with the pedagogical refinement found in her later Sixteen Fantasy Etudes and Fifteen Characteristic Studies. Written for solo viola\, the Sonata Pastorale is a richly expressive work featuring modal colors\, contrapuntal texture\, and idiomatic writing. Without departing from her pedagogical focus\, it reflects her core musical values—expressiveness\, clear phrasing\, and solid technique. \nThough often overshadowed by her études\, the Sonata Pastorale can be understood as a compositional turning point: a fully realized artistic statement that would go on to inform and inspire the design of her later teaching materials. This session will examine connections between the sonata and her pedagogical works\, highlighting recurring technical motifs (such as intervallic shaping\, double stops\, and modal inflections) and shared expressive aims. \nThe presentation will culminate in a complete performance of the Sonata Pastorale\, offering audiences a chance to hear Fuchs’s musical voice in full bloom. In re-evaluating this work within the broader context of her compositional timeline\, we gain not only a deeper appreciation for the sonata itself\, but also a richer understanding of the artistic foundation beneath her enduring pedagogical legacy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.americanviolasociety.org/events/lillian-fuchss-sonata-pastorale-and-the-evolution-of-her-compositional-voice/
LOCATION:Room 142/Choir Room (Music)
CATEGORIES:Lecture-Recital
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