JAVS Fall 2008

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Flooding in Iowa

AVS Online Store Announces Grand Opening

Christine Rutledge, Viola Professor at University of Iowa, wrote to the AVS about the recent flooding: "Thanks to everyone for your offers of help after the recent devastating floods here in Iowa. We really appreciate it very much. The music building, as well as all of the buildings along the Iowa River, were severely damaged and will not be ready for occupan cy for at least a year. The university and local com munity have been very supportive and worked tire lessly to make sure that no classes or programs had to be canceled. The entire first floor of the music building was destroyed, including sixty-six pianos and all of the organs. Our recital hall and Hancher Auditorium were destroyed as well, and I am not sure when those venues will be ready again, as teach ing facilities will be given priority for reconstruction. Our music library was saved, and my studio was unharmed. But I have no access to it at the moment. If anyone would like to help with gifts of support for the reconstruction there is a link at our website at www.uiowa.edu/~music." Dalton Research Competition The AVS Board is pleased to announce that Andrew Filmer is the first-prize winner of this 2008 David Dalton Viola Research Competition. His article on Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante appears in this issue. Congratulations Andrew! The 2009 Competition’s guidelines and timetable will be similar to past years, with a postmark date of May 15, 2009. For more information, please see the announcement in this issue or visit the website at http://www.americanviolasociety.org/Competitions/d dvrc.htm. Please direct any further enquiries to JAVS Editor David M. Bynog.

The American Viola Society Online Store is now open for business! Merchandise celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the AVS, including shirts, mugs, hats, and more, is now available for purchase at www.cafe press.com/amervlasociety. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise will go toward the General Operating Fund of the AVS. Please show your "viola power" and support the organization by making your purchases today!

Mouse pad with the 30th Anniversary logo. One of many items available at www.cafepress.com/amervlasociety.

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