2024 Primrose International Viola Competition & American Viola Society Festival Program Book

2024 Primrose International Viola Competition & American Viola Society Festival Welcome from the Colburn School

On behalf of the Colburn School, I am pleased to welcome the participants and attendees of the Primrose International Viola Competition ® and the 2024 American Viola Society Festival to Colburn’s beautiful campus in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

Founded on the principle of access to excellence, the Colburn School has remained committed to providing the highest quality music and dance education to students at all levels of development, from beginners to those about to embark on professional careers, for nearly 75 years. Under the care and guidance of an exceptional faculty, the School has stewarded the careers of some of the world’s most accomplished musicians, vocalists, and dancers. Likewise, the Primrose Competition has provided a launching pad for exceptional violists since its founding in 1979. It is an honor to continue our partnership with the American Viola Society in co-presenting this esteemed competition that pays homage to the respected legacy of William Primrose. This year, we are especially pleased to dedicate the competition to the memory of Dr. David Dalton, one of the world’s great champions of the viola, and welcome our inaugural honorary chair, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, 1993 Primrose Competition Winner and a graduate of Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts. This will no doubt be an exciting week lled with competition, performance, and learning. Thank you for joining us for this memorable occasion and I hope you enjoy your time on the Colburn campus.

Sincerely,

Sel Kardan President and Chief Executive Officer

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