JAVS Fall 2012

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The AVS would like to express its gratitude to Past President Tom Tatton for his leadership in this process, boundless enthusiasm, and willingness to serve.

David Dalton Viola Research Competition Winners

Congratulations to the 2012 Dalton Research Competition winners: First Prize: Joyce Chan for her entry, “Forward Motion: Teaching Phrasing using Marcel Tabuteau’s Number System.” Second Prize: Amanda Wilton for her entry, “The Viola in Berlioz’s Harold in Italy. ” Both articles will appear in the Spring 2013 issue of the JAVS . The AVS Board Self-Study and Strategic Planning Initiative All organizations benefit from periodic review of programs and structures. Two years ago, AVS President Juliet White-Smith tasked AVS Past President Tom Tatton to chair an AVS board ad hoc committee to review all aspects of AVS activity. The goal of this strategic planning initiative was to devel op a long-range vision for the AVS; identify the needs and aspirations of our various constituent groups; identify ways to strengthen the AVS, its pro grams, and offerings; and to present a comprehensive report to the current AVS board for consideration as we continue to shape the future of our organization. The initial phase of that process concluded in spring 2012, and the report of the Strategic Planning Committee was presented to the current AVS board for consideration in May 2012. The AVS board is continuing to review the report and to engage with that material through the various standing commit tees of the board. The report covers a wide range of topics, including overall mission and focus, financial matters, discussion of congress structure and organi zation, use of technology, collaborative initiatives, and development of various AVS programs.

AVS Executive Board Nominations

The Nominations Committee is seeking nomina tions for four at-large positions to serve on the Executive Board of the American Viola Society. Each at-large position will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2016. AVS members are encouraged to send recommendations for nominees (self-nominations are allowed) to Ann Roggen, chair of the nominations committee at annroggen@gmail.com by January 31, 2013. Questions about the nominations process or the responsibilities of Executive Board members may also be directed to Ann Roggen. More Resources Added to AVS Website: Gardner Competition Recordings, JAVS Back Issues, and New Scores Content on the AVS’s website continues to grow; recent additions include recordings and select scores from the 2012 Maurice Gardner Competition final ists at: http://americanviolasociety.org/competi tions/gardner/2012-winners/. JAVS issues from 1997 through 2002 have been digitized and are available at: http://americanviolasociety.org/journal/journal of-the-american-viola-society-1997-2002/. Our selection of scores has also expanded with new edi tions of works by Mozart, Arthur Foote, Louise Lincoln Kerr, Christopher Lowry, and more available at: http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/. Be sure to check the website often for job postings, events, and news to keep you connected with all that is happening in the viola world!

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