Tuesday, Nov 15
5:30pm-7pm
Pool, North Tower

With members from across the globe and every walk of life, the VSA is a beautiful, diverse bouquet of people who share a common interest in all things related to the violin family of instruments and bows. We are making great strides as an organization to pave a wider path for all to walk in our field, providing a safe and welcoming space. Join us to mix, mingle and celebrate the bridges we continue to build.

Sponsored by Brandon Godman of The Fiddle Mercantile.

Cash bar. Convention attendees with a badge receive a complimentary drink ticket at the mixer.

Tuesday, Nov 15
7pm-9pm
Grand Hall G

Throughout history musicians constrained by their available resources have often used great ingenuity to make, maintain and repair their instruments and bows. The results are referred to as American Folk Art or “violin shaped objects,” and include cigar box fiddles and cornstalk bows, to name a few.

Join us for the Tomato Can Fiddle Challenge, in which teams will work together to create a four stringed, bowed instrument that must be tuned to fifths and playable. You will have 90 minutes to create your masterpiece with the materials supplied, and a panel of judges will pick the winner and will award superlatives. Audience participation is encouraged for support. Heckling is encouraged for laughs.

Open to convention attendees with a badge.

Wednesday, Nov 16
12pm-1:30pm
Grand Hall G

Convention attendees with a badge are invited for a complimentary lunch with cash bar. Attend the business of The VSA over lunch, including a vote on a new slate of Directors for 2022-2026, Treasurer's report, President's remarks, and special acknowledgements.

Wednesday, Nov 16
6pm-8pm
Grand Hall G

Proceeds help support qualifying students of the art of violin and bow making and restoration.

The VSA has given $60,000 in tuition support since 2021. This is a meaningful advancement from our historical giving and represents a continued commitment to the importance of well-trained technicians, the primary goal of the musicians, enthusiasts, and professional makers who founded our organization nearly fifty years ago. We hope to continue giving at this level with help from members like you.

Successful bidders may pay for and pick up their items at the conclusion of the auction.

Call for Donations - Support Our Scholarships

The VSA Scholarship Fund needs contributions from members like you to make the auction possible. Example donations include stringed instruments, bows, stands, accessories, strings, books, tools, music, tonewood, cases, artwork, violin inspired clothing, varnish, certificate from a violin maker or shop, autographed items, or student visit to your workshop.

Deliver your items to the vendor hall on Monday, November 14th or ship them to Howard Core by November 1st.

Hans Anderson/Howard Core Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Auction
23371 Mulholland Dr #271
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

If shipping an item please include the name of the donor, address, and a description and approximate value of the item so we can provide you with a tax deductible receipt.

Thursday, Nov 17
6pm – 8pm
Grand Hall G

Join us to recognize of the 24th International Competition winners in an evening with catered food and drink. Bill Scott, VSA President, will present the awards.

Admission is $80, tickets can be purchased here and will also be available onsite at the Registration desk until 5:30pm Monday, November 14. Cash bar.