JAVS Spring 2025

The 2026 American Viola Society Festival June 3-6, 2026 James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia Call for Proposals

The American Viola Society (AVS) invites proposals for performances and presentations for the 2026 American Viola Society Festival. This Festival will be held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, hosted by Diane Phoenix-Neal. We welcome proposals relating to any subject of interest to the viola community. Recognizing the diversity of backgrounds and interests within the viola world, we encourage proposals relating to performance, repertoire, composition, alternative styles, lutherie, pedagogy, research, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and collaborative projects. The Festival will invite a select number of individuals to present performances and masterclasses; all other events will be programmed exclusively by selection through this proposal process. Important Links - Proposal Submission Form can be found by scanning the QR code below.

- Contact: Anthony Devroye, 2026 Festival Proposals Coordinator. 2026proposals@americanviolasociety.org

Important Terms for Presenters and Performers Anyone is welcome to submit a proposal to present or perform. • It is possible to submit multiple proposals, including within the same category. • Accepted presenters and performers must be members in good standing of the AVS at the time of submission and presentation at the Festival. • Collaborative and/or interdisciplinary projects are especially encouraged. The AVS does not provide any financial support (travel, performance fee, housing, per diem, or registration discount) to accepted presenters. By submitting a proposal, an individual or group is agreeing to be available any time between June 3 and June 6, 2026. We are unable to accommodate requests to be programmed on a specific date. Performers who require a pianist

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Journal of the American Viola Society / Vol. 41, No. 1, Spring 2025