JAVS Fall 2024

AVS 2026 Recording Project

Purpose In an effort to provide opportunities for our members, the American Viola Society (AVS) announces our 2026 Recording Project. This will be the fourth new full-length recording to be released via the AVS Presents recording label, a vehicle for AVS members to present and produce professional recordings sponsored by the AVS. Call For its fourth album, the AVS seeks professionally recorded submissions of works for viola, including solo or with one other instrument. There is no theme for this call, although the AVS reserves the right to determine a theme, if one arises, from the selected performances. Works by composers from all demographics are encouraged to be submitted; the AVS Recording Project Selection Committee will consider demographics for a well-rounded, diverse program. Priority will be given to pieces that have not been recorded, have few existing professional recordings, or have few high-quality recordings. The call is open to complete works as well as individual movements, and the album will be a compilation of selections. Applicants must be active members of the AVS at the time of submission. Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously appeared on an AVS Presents release. Recorded performances that have previously been released are not eligible.

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Cost There is no fee to submit a recording. Selected applicants will be responsible for all recording and editing costs associated with producing an edited pre-mix of their submission piece. The AVS is actively working to fundraise for production costs; participants may be asked to pay up to $65 USD per minute of submitted music. At this time, the AVS is exploring a purely digital release as well as a physical CD release. If a physical CD is created, each violist selected will receive at least 5 physical copies of the CD (with the possible option to purchase more) and a digital download of the album. Timeline • January 1, 2025 : Initial applications with live video recordings due • March 1, 2025 : Selected applicants and program repertoire announced, and applicants may be invited to perform at the June 2024 AVS Festival • October 1, 2025 : Professionally recorded and edited (un-mixed and un-mastered) audio tracks due from selected applicants • Early 2026 : Anticipated Digital or CD Release Date

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Journal of the American Viola Society / Vol. 40, No. 2, Fall 2024