Violas Unite!

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November 15, 2025

Join us to celebrate all things viola at this event for individual players. Ideal for advanced and intermediate high school violists; amateur players and students of all ages are also welcome. Viola teachers: bring a group of your students and make it a studio outing! You'll meet fellow viola enthusiasts and participate in a variety of activities, including playing in an all-viola ensemble.

Bring your viola, prepare your part (sent in advance) and get ready for an unforgettable experience with the NIU Viola Studio and Anthony Devroye of the Avalon String Quartet.

Schedule Overview

Time Activity
12:30-1 p.m. Check-in
1-1:20 p.m. Warm-up with the NIU Viola Studio
1:20-2:30 p.m. Ensemble rehearsal
2:30-3:45 p.m. Master class with Professor Anthony Devroye
3:45-4 p.m. Snack break
4-5 p.m. Participatory workshop
5-5:45 p.m. Sectional rehearsals
5:45-6:30 p.m. Ensemble rehearsal
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Concert (NIU Viola Studio recital plus Violas United ensemble)

Registration

Participant cost: $55 per participant, including dinner)
Guests may attend the performance for free, but if they would like to join the participant for dinner, there is a $20 fee per guest meal.

Deadline: Nov. 5, 2025

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Cancellations

If you cancel five or more business days before the event, you may request a refund from Kristin Sherman at ksherman2@niu.edu or 815-753-1450. No refunds will be made after this time unless NIU cancels the event.

Contact Us

College of Visual and Performing Arts
Office of External Programs

Music Building 132

Kristin Sherman
815-753-1450
ksherman2@niu.edu

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