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Arizona Violacademy

October 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am 3:30 pm

Arizona Violacademy

Violacademy is a day JUST for VIOLAS! The day will include viola ensembles, technique classes, and elective classes. Elective classes for younger students will be a movement class and older students will learn about the college audition process. You will also get to meet your state Viola Professors from ASU, NAU, and UA in masterclasses*. The day will culminate in the final concert with EVERYONE playing a group piece.

Any violist who is 5th grade through high school is welcome to join in on the alto clef fun! 

Date: Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: AZ School for the Arts, 1410 N 3rd St, Phoenix AZ 85004

Registration: includes participation in a Repertoire Class, Elective Class, Technique Class, the Final Concert, T-shirt, and Lunch (Cheese pizza + Chips + Drink)

*Please note: There are limited spots for the masterclass. The students’ private teacher will be contacted to ensure preparation. High school students are given priority

Early Bird RegistrationThrough Oct. 4$40
RegistrationOct. 5 – Oct. 18$60
Late registrationOct. 19 – Oct. 23$80
Limited ON-SITE registrationOct. 25$100 (cash only)
(Please note: any on site registrations are not guaranteed a t-shirt or elective class)

Please sign up for your level of experience:

Level 1: 1-2 years of playing experience (1st position, on the string bow basics, need to be able to read all the notes in the D Major Scale)

Level 2: 3-4 years of playing experience (1st/3rd position, more adv bow skills including spiccato) 

Level 3: 5 or more years of experience (1st/3rd/5th position, treble clef & advanced bow skills)