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...
Performers: Daphne Gerling Ayn Balija I-Jen Fang Resonance: Women Creating Sound, features the innovative and creative spirit of American women composers and performers. Judith Shatin describes the resilient and defiant...
Presenter: Dr. François DeAsis, DO It is no secret that musicians will inevitably experience some type of physical injury over the course of their careers. However, when these occur, it...
Presenter: Julia Clancy The violists in Pershing's Own, the President's Own, and the Air Force Strings serve a unique roll in the orchestral, chamber, pedagogical, and solo music ecosystem in...
Performers:Emad ZolfaghariThomas Weaver Signature Artist Emad Zolfaghari brings the festival to a compelling close with a program that explores the viola’s boundless imagination, virtuosity, and expressive depth. From the...
Join us for the official closing of the American Viola Society Festival as we celebrate the achievements and shared experiences of the week. The ceremony features a mass ensemble performance...