Society Sections
The International Viola Society (IVS) connects violists worldwide through national sections, organizations that support violists and viola enthusiasts in their country. These sections organize events, promote education and research, and bring the viola community together.
No section in your country?
If there is no IVS section in your country, you can still be part of our global community through the Virtual Section. This online section is open to all violists, no matter where they live.
Start a new viola society
Would you like to start an official IVS section in your country? We’re happy to help! Learn more on the Start a Viola Society page.
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Website: http://www.americanviolasociety.org/
President, Ames Asbell: ames.asbell@americanviolasociety.org
President elect, Daphne Gerling: daphne.gerling@mericanviolasociety.org
Past-President, Hillary Herndon: Hillary.herndon@americanviolasociety.org
Contact: USA@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: http://www.anzvs.com/
Michael Vidulich VIDULICH_M@xtra.co.nz
secretary: Neil Shepherd: neilshep11@gmail.com
Contact: ANZVS@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: www.abrav.art.br
Emerson Biaggi emersondebiaggi@gmail.com
Secretary, Marco Catto: marcocatto@gmail.com
Contact: BRAZIL@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: https://www.britishviolasociety.co.uk/
President, Louise Lansdown: Louise.Lansdown@bcu.ac.uk
Secretary, Sue Douglas: secretary@britishviolasociety.co.uk
Contact: UK@internationalviolasocietycom
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Website: http://www.canadianviolasociety.com/
President, Michael van der Sloot: mvandersloot@me.com
Secretary, Caroline Olsen: caroline.olsen@ubc.ca
Contact: CANADA@internationalviolasociety.com
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President, YueQi: qiyue@ruc.edu.cn
Contact: CHINA@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: http://www.dutchviolasociety.nl/
President, Kristofer Skaug: kristofer@xs4all.nl
Secretary, Ursula Skaug: ursula.skaug@xs4all.nl
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Website: https://www.suomenalttoviuluseura.fi/
President, Jussi Aalto: aaltoviulisti@gmail.com
Secretary, Valerie Lasskolk: valerielassfolk@gmail.com
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Website: https://assosfalto.wixsite.com/my-site
President, Erik Dagorn: erik.dagorn@sfr.fr
Honorary President; Françoise Gnerí fr.gneri@gmail.com
Secretary, Julie Nauche: julienauche75@msn.com
Contact: FRANCE@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: http://www.viola-gesellschaft.de/
Interim President, Carlos Maria Solare: cmsolare@zedat.fu-berlin.de
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Website: http://associazioneitalianadellaviola.wordpress.com/
President, Paolo Messa: paolomessa64@gmail.com
Secretary: Alessio Toro: alessiotoro@gmail.com
Contact: ITALY@internationalviolasociety.com
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President: Titus Ogunyemi Oladimeji : titus@yahoo.com
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281636065821262/
Honorary President, Lars Anders Tomter
President: Beatrice S. Bjørnsen Secretary:Kristin Jæger
Treasurer: Anne Camilla Furre Thommesen
Board Member (International Representative): Povilas Syrrist-Gelgota
Student Representative: Maren Ernst Hyldmo
Board Member (Instruments in Focus Representative): Eli Engstad Risa
Board Member: Karen AuknerContact: NORWAY@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: http://www.ptal.art.pl/index.php/en
President, Boguslawa Hubisz-Sielska: ptal@op.pl
Secretary, Błażej Michna: blazejmichna@wp.pl
Contact: Poland@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: http://www.apvda.com/
President, Emelia Alves: malves5@hotmail.com
Secretary, Luís Norberto: a.p.violadarco@gmail.com
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Website: http://www.viola.org.za/
President, Elmarie van der Vyver: Elmarievdv29@gmail.com
Secretary: Hester Wohlitz: violawohlitz@metroweb.co.za
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President, Henrik Frendin: info@frendin.com
Secretary, Ylva Lundén-Welden: ylva.lunden-welden@telia.com
Contact: SWEDEN@internationalviolasociety.com
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President, Viacheslav Dinerchtein: v.dinerchtein@gmail.com
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Website: thailandviolasociety.com
President, Danny Keasler: hindemith28@gmail.com
Secretary, Settawut Wongyongsil: thailandviolasociety@gmail.com
Contact: THAILAND@internationalviolasociety.comTHAILAND@internationalviolasociety.com
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Website: https://turkishviolasociety.com
President, Barış Kerem Bahar: bkbahar84@hotmail.com
Vice-President, Beste Tıknaz Modiri: bestetiknaz@gmail.com
Secretary, Artemis Sis Balkiz: turkishviolasociety@gmail.com
Contact: TURKEY@internationalviolasociety.com
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The International Viola Society Virtual Section (IVS Virtual Section) is a global community designed for violists who want to be part of the International Viola Society but don’t have a national section in their country. This virtual section provides a welcoming and accessible platform for violists from all over the world to connect, collaborate, and benefit from the resources and opportunities offered by the IVS.
Whether you’re a professional, student, or passionate amateur, the IVS Virtual Section allows you to:
Join a Global Viola Network: Connect with violists from across the world, participate in discussions, and exchange ideas.
Go to the International Viola Congresses and even participate by doing a proposal
By joining the IVS Virtual Section, you become a vital part of the International Viola Society’s mission to unite and inspire violists everywhere, regardless of geography.