Need Based Scholarships A limited number of scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis to cover the $15 regular registration fee. Please check the appropriate box on your registration form, and include a signed letter from your parents stating financial need.       Brittany playing her viola   Photo Permission by webmaster@greenville.k12.sc.us Location ViolaFest takes place at Lincoln Middle School’s Music Wing and Auditorium in Santa Monica. The address is 1501 California Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Click here for a registration form and a schedule of the day’s events, Further questions can be directed to mailto:gwarnick@verizon.net

Paul Coletti, Guest Violist Click for Program The renowned violist Paul Coletti, who has played over 1500 concerts all over the world, is a versatile musician, a published composer and professor of viola.  His primary studies were at the International Menuhin Music Academy in Switzerland with Alberto Lysy, Yehudi Menuhin and Sandor Vegh. Since the 1980s, as a soloist and chamber musician, Mr. Coletti performed in Asia, Europe, Australia, North and South America, in venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Berlin Philharmonic Hall, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, and San Miniato al Monte in Florence. Mr. Coletti has made over 30 award-winning CDs, DVDs and videotapes. Currently he teaches at the Colburn Conservatory and is Head of Chamber Music at UCLA.

LOS ANGELES February 24, 2007 Lincoln Middle School Santa Monica Including Violist Paul Coletti and Friends   Hosted by Southern California Viola Society and Lincoln Middle School.   Sponsored by the American String Teachers Association of Greater Los Angeles, The American Viola Society, Metzler Violin Shop www.southerncaliforniaviolasociety.com a chapter of the American Viola Society

VIOLAFEST OVERVIEW Join us for the first year of ViolaFest Los Angeles on February 24, 2007 hosted by Lincoln Middle School in Santa Monica and the Southern California Viola Society. This fun and educational event geared for students is a day devoted to the viola. Highlights of the day include a recital and master class by UCLA and Colburn Conservatory Professor Paul Coletti, classes to sharpen skills, and chances to hear and perform works for multiple violas. Come to play new music, gain more skills, build camaraderie, meet new friends, and be inspired in a unique and supportive community of violists and friends. Student registration is open to students in fourth through twelfth grade who play the viola or violin. If you are a violinist wishing to try the viola for the day there will be special classes for you. A $15 student registration includes a free ViolaFest t-shirt, and participation in all events. Auditor registration is open to any adult educator, teacher, musician, or parent who wishes to participate as an observer. Welcome Violinists The viola is not a large violin! Try the viola for a day and learn the finer points of playing the viola through specially designed classes for violinists. A limited number of violas will be available free of charge (through Metzler Violin Shop) at the ViolaFest.

VIOLAFEST SCHEDULE   8:30-9:00    CHECK IN   9:00-10:00  VIOLA ENSEMBLE 10:15-11:00  SPECIAL TOPICS CLASS I 11:15-12:00  SPECIAL TOPICS CLASS II  12:15-1:00   LUNCH/activities/games   1:00-1:45    RECITAL/Paul Coletti   1:45-2:45    MASTER CLASS   3:00-3:45    FINAL REHEARSAL   4:00-4:45    FINAL RECITAL REGISTRATION Registration is open to students in fourth through twelfth grades and to adult auditors. Registration comes with perks! All student participants will receive a free ViolaFest t-shirt and music to keep! Student Registration Regular Registration Postdate due Feb 5 $15 Late Registration After Feb 5 $20 Onsite On Feb 24 $25 Auditor Registration Regular Registration Postdate by Feb 5 $10 Onsite On Feb 24 $15 Click for Registration forms All registration and masterclass materials should be sent to SCVS attn: Gina Coletti 11706 Montana Ave #304 Los Angeles CA 90049

VIOLAFEST HIGHLIGHTS Special Guest Recital (Program) We are delighted to have violist Paul Coletti joining us this inaugural year as our special guest. He will be presenting a recital with special guests, Minor L Wetzel (Los Angeles Philharmonic - viola), James Lent (piano), Caitlin Kelley (violin), Adam Waddell (violin), Kendra James (viola), and Yina Tong (cello). Master Class Three advanced students will be selected to participate in a public master class given by Paul Coletti. If you wish to be considered to play in the master class you must include a recent tape, CD, or DVD with your registration or under separate cover by February 9. Please mark your recording with your name, age, and contents of the recording. Viola Ensembles Two world premiers of multiple viola works will be performed at ViolaFest! Acclaimed composer Maria Newman and multifaceted composer Bevan Manson are writing works especially for the students. All ViolaFest participants will have a chance to rehearse and perform two separate works for multiple violas. One piece will be with other violists with your ability level and the other piece will be with the entire ViolaFest participants. Once you register, you will receive music in the mail or through your school music teacher. This music must be prepared prior to ViolaFest to participate in the performance. Special Topics Classes Professional violists will lead classes addressing the unique aspects of the viola. Sharpen your skills and learn something new! Each participant will have a chance to select two classes from an array of several that will be offered. Among those are Pamela Goldsmith       The Bach Suites, Daryl Silberman       Improvization, Minor L Wetzel       Schredding Schradieck Katie Cavallaro      Alto Clef Patrick Rosalez      Switching from Violin to Viola