The Violin Society of America Announces 2023 Convention

The organization dedicated to creating and preserving stringed instruments will hold its 49th annual convention in Baltimore from November 15–18, 2023 

Founded in 1973, the Violin Society of America (VSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of crafting, repairing, and preserving stringed musical instruments and their bows. 

Opening with a reception at 5 PM on November 15, 2023, the 49th annual VSA Convention will involve exhibits of new and rare instruments, concerts, trips, multi-topic presentations, plus demonstrations of instrument and bow restoration and crafting.

The convention will run for three days at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards until November 18. More events include a panel of past VSA Competition medal winners, and a discussion on currently endangered materials used for instrument-making.

“Register today for the 49th annual Violin Society of America Convention and secure our early bird pricing (ends September 15th),” the VSA posted on Facebook. “This year’s convention is packed full of compelling speakers and panelists, captivating presentations, hands-on demonstrations and the opportunity to connect with friends both new and old.”

To register and access early bird tickets, click here.

In even-numbered years the VSA sponsors its world-renowned competition for new instruments and bows — its 2022 edition was the largest to date, featuring over 430 instruments from 258 makers hailing from 21 different countries

Alongside its annual convention, the VSA also publishes the Journal of the Violin Society of America and VSA Papers, involving articles on the making, playing, and history of the instruments. 

In partnership with Oberlin College, the VSA additionally sponsors workshops and holds an extensive collection of violin-related books.