JAVS Fall 2012

Journal of the American Viola Society A publication of the American Viola Society Fall 2012 Volume 28 Number 2 Contents p. 3 From the Editor p. 5 From the President p. 7 News & Notes: Announcements ~ AVS Minutes Feature Articles p. 17 Eastman’s Encore: IVC 2012 in Review: After thirty-five years, the IVC returned to the Eastman School of Music; read highlights from the blockbuster event p. 25 The Viola Music of Louise Lincoln Kerr: Carolyn Waters Broe introduces Kerr’s Southwestern infused viola compositions p. 33 Paul Hindemith’s Der Schwanendreher : A Biographical Landmark: Louise Lansdown analyzes key documents and sources for Hindemith’s most famous viola concerto Departments p. 53 The Eclectic Violist: Get introduced to the world of looping p. 59 Student Life: Learn essential networking and entrepreneurship skills from Jessica Meyer p. 65 With Viola in Hand: Meet the violists of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Chamber Orchestra

p. 69 New Music Reviews p. 71 Recording Reviews p. 77 At the Grassroots

On the Cover: Beverly Claridge Viola Pizzicato

Artist pencil on MiTientes. 35 x 45 cm (approx. 14 x 18 inches) Beverly Claridge, an American now living in New Zealand, writes about her work: “As one engaged in a life-long attempt to do justice to the viola and an admirer of those who very much do, my aim was to feature the per spective from that of the player. Months of drawing and studying violists, principally my daughter and my stand mate playing, helped me consider the unique perspective. The companion piece, Viola Forte , which shows a bowed viola, was awarded a Merit at the Queenstown Spring Art Show the year I created this pair.” For more of Claridge’s art, or to purchase a giclée print of Viola Pizzicato , please visit www.beverlyclaridge.co.nz.