• Simple Solutions: A New Look at Old Problems in Viola Pedagogy

    Room 108/Large Band Room (Music)

    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,...

  • AVS Shared Recital: Postcards from the AVS

    Recital Hall (Forbes)

    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...

  • Minimalisn’t: Philip Glass in 2025’s Context

    Room 204 (Music)

    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,...

  • Exhibition of Modern Violas & Bows: Tone Competition

    Concert Hall (Forbes)

    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,...

  • Greenroom Live: Interview with Dwight Pounds, AVS Historian

    Room 1115 (Forbes)

    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...

  • EMVB Panel: Makers and Tone Competition Winners

    Studio Theater (Forbes)

    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...

  • AVS Shared Recital: Daphne Gerling and Ayn Balija

    Recital Hall (Forbes)

    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...

  • May the Music Never End: Medicine for Musicians

    Room 321 (Music)

    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...

  • Violists in the Military: Service Through Music

    Room 142/Choir Room (Music)

    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...

  • AVSF Closing Ceremony

    Concert Hall (Forbes)

    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...