UF Viola Day
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Join Dr. Lauren Hodges and her students on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a full day of viola playing, learning, and fun at the University of Florida School of Music!
Designed for middle school, high school, and college students, UF Viola Day offers an exciting opportunity to experience the vibrant music community at the University of Florida.
Our special guest artist, Dr. Tze-Ying Wu of the University of Kentucky, will present a mindfulness class, viola masterclass, and guest artist recital featuring pianist Jacob Coleman.
Prospective UF students will have the opportunity to participate in a group scale and technique class and a masterclass with Dr. Lauren Hodges.
Young violinists (ages 12–18) can discover the viola through our half-day Violin to Viola Lab, led by Dr. June Xu of the Gainesville Orchestra. Participants will have the chance to try the viola for the first time, and a limited number of instruments will be available for students who do not own an instrument.
All participants will have the chance to:
🎻 Play in a huge viola ensemble
🎶 Participate in group classes and masterclasses
🧘 Explore mindfulness and musicianship
🎼 Enjoy a guest artist recital and viola concert
🏫 Tour the UF School of Music with UF School of Music Ambassadors
💙 Learn more about studying music at the University of Florida
Teachers and professional musicians are welcome to audit the day's events.
University of Florida School of Music
Music Building
435 Newell Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611
Have questions? Contact host Dr. Lauren Hodges at [email protected].
We can't wait to welcome you to UF Viola Day 2026!
Registration is open! Save $10 if you register before Sept 18:
https://cvent.me/NALDR8
Registration
$40 Early-Bird Registration — Register by September 17
$50 Regular Registration
$25 Violin to Viola Lab
$10 Parent or Auditor Lunch
$0 UF Student Volunteer
https://arts.ufl.edu/programs-schools/school-of-music/viola-day/
Designed for middle school, high school, and college students, UF Viola Day offers an exciting opportunity to experience the vibrant music community at the University of Florida.
Our special guest artist, Dr. Tze-Ying Wu of the University of Kentucky, will present a mindfulness class, viola masterclass, and guest artist recital featuring pianist Jacob Coleman.
Prospective UF students will have the opportunity to participate in a group scale and technique class and a masterclass with Dr. Lauren Hodges.
Young violinists (ages 12–18) can discover the viola through our half-day Violin to Viola Lab, led by Dr. June Xu of the Gainesville Orchestra. Participants will have the chance to try the viola for the first time, and a limited number of instruments will be available for students who do not own an instrument.
All participants will have the chance to:
🎻 Play in a huge viola ensemble
🎶 Participate in group classes and masterclasses
🧘 Explore mindfulness and musicianship
🎼 Enjoy a guest artist recital and viola concert
🏫 Tour the UF School of Music with UF School of Music Ambassadors
💙 Learn more about studying music at the University of Florida
Teachers and professional musicians are welcome to audit the day's events.
University of Florida School of Music
Music Building
435 Newell Drive
Gainesville, FL 32611
Have questions? Contact host Dr. Lauren Hodges at [email protected].
We can't wait to welcome you to UF Viola Day 2026!
Registration is open! Save $10 if you register before Sept 18:
https://cvent.me/NALDR8
Registration
$40 Early-Bird Registration — Register by September 17
$50 Regular Registration
$25 Violin to Viola Lab
$10 Parent or Auditor Lunch
$0 UF Student Volunteer
https://arts.ufl.edu/programs-schools/school-of-music/viola-day/
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UF School of Music, 435 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611-1906, United States
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