• Sharing knowledge about making violin-family instruments and bows

• Promoting playing by youth in the South

• Preparing makers for national and international competitions

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2027 Convention and Competition

Youth Violin Concerto Competition

The Youth Violin Concerto Competition will be held in Decatur, Georgia on the campus of Agnes Scott College. The competition is open to players ages 14-18, with the first and second prizes being a violin and bow built by the luthiers of the Southern Violin Association.

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Registration opens November 15, 2026. Link To Register

Maker’s Competition

The Maker’s Competition will be held in Decatur, Georgia on the campus of Agnes Scott College. Registration will open in November 2026.

Link to detailed information and registration rules for Maker Competition

Contemporary Makers Exhibit

Link to Contemporary Makers Exhibit as, “details coming in December”.

Hotel

Link to Convention Hotel Details

Program

Watch this space for more details as the Convention approaches.

Wednesday: Maker Competition Starts, Education Program

Thursday: Makers Competition judging, Education Program, Contemporary Makers Exhibit Opens

Friday:  Finals of the Youth Violin Concerto Competition, Contemporary Makers Exhibit, Makers Competition Room Opens, Awards!