JAVS Fall 2012

Editor: David M. Bynog Departmental Editors:

The Journal of the American Viola Society is published in spring and fall and as an online-only issue in summer. The American Viola Society was founded for the promotion of viola performance and research. ©2012, American Viola Society ISSN: 0898-5987 JAVS welcomes articles from its readers. Submission deadlines are December 15 for the Spring issue, April 15 for the Summer online issue, and August 15 for the Fall issue. Send submissions to the AVS Editorial Office,

At the Grassroots: Christine Rutledge The Eclectic Violist: David Wallace Fresh Faces: Lembi Veskimets In the Studio: Karen Ritscher New Music: Daniel Sweaney Orchestral Training Forum: Lembi Veskimets Recording Reviews: Carlos María Solare Student Life: Adam Paul Cordle With Viola in Hand: Ann Roggen Consultant: Dwight Pounds AVS National Board of Directors Officers Nokuthula Ngwenyama, president (2014) Kathryn Steely, president-elect (2014)

Karin Brown, secretary (2014) Michelle Sayles, treasurer (2014) Board Members David M. Bynog (2014) Sally Chisholm (2015) Adam Paul Cordle (2015) Matt Dane (2013) Allyson Dawkins (2015) Hillary Herndon (2015) Michael Kimber (2014) Edward Klorman (2013) Kathryn Plummer (2014) Ann Roggen (2014) Christine Rutledge (2013) George Taylor (2013) Marcus Thompson (2014) Shelly Tramposh (2015) AVS General Manager Madeleine Crouch AVS National Office 14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 233-9107 ext. 204

David M. Bynog dbynog@rice.edu or to Madeleine Crouch, 14070 Proton Rd., Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75244

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