Columbus State University Events

Viola Day

Schwob Viola Day

 

Save the date!!

Join Dr. Katrin Meidell and her students on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for a day filled with viola fun and learning at the Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University!

You‘ll dive into GMEA All-State etude workshops, play in a huge viola ensemble, enjoy masterclasses, experience two concerts, and join sessions on technique, chamber music, composition, and more!

Registration will open in August 2026.

 

Viola Days are geared towards high school and college students. Middle school students are also very welcome, especially for those participating in the GMEA All-State Etude Workshop!

Contact Dr. Meidell with any questions you may have!

September 2025 Viola Day
 

Viola students group picture with Eric Wong

 

September 2024 Viola Day Guest
Eric Wong, Viola Professor at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music

Viola students group picture with Eric Wong

 

October 2023 Viola Day Guest
Ettore Causa, Professor of Viola, Yale School of Music

Viola students group picture with Ettore Causa

 

September 2022 Viola Day Guest
Melissa Reardon, violist of the Borromeo Quartet

Viola students group picture with Melissa Reardon

September 2021 Viola Day Guest
Matthew Lipman, internationally acclaimed soloist

Dr Meidell and Matthew Lipman high five on stage

 

September 2019 Viola Day Guest
Professor Carol Rodland, Professor of Viola, The Juilliard School

Viola students group picture with Carol Rodland

 

January 2019 Viola Day Guest
Dr. Susan Dubois, Professor of Viola, University of North Texas

Viola students group picture with Susan Dubois

Viola Studies at the Schwob School of Music