Presenter: Lisa Nelson Teachers 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...
Presenter: Susanna Klein We 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...
Presenter: Marina Thibeault Signature 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...
Teachers: Molly Wilkens-Reed 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...
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...
Presenters: Carol Gimbel Alice Lindsay In 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,...
Performers: Jacob Adams Andrew Cannestra Julia Clancy Arnaud Ghillebaert Nicholas Starr Convergent Paths, by Liliya Ugay Pohádka, by Leoš Janáček The Magic Hour, by Kenji Bunch Regrets, by Amanda Harberg...
Presenter: Ameila Hollander Ames While 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,...
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,...
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...
Presenter: Katrin Meidell Lillian 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,...
Presenter: Bill Scott, Jr. Join Luthier-in-Residence Bill Scott, Jr., along with winners of the EMVB Tone Competition and distinguished exhibiting makers, for an engaging panel discussion on the art and...