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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

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BC Trio

4 Verified bookings

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 112 miles from Fresno
  • $900 and up

BC Trio provides glittering ambience to any event with popular songs arranged for violin, viola, and cello. Wedding cocktail hours, backyard parties, company...

  • Stockton, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 118 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Abigail Van de Water is a violist based in Stockton, CA with experience in playing for a variety of events including weddings, corporate events, and as...

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  • San Jose, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 123 miles from Fresno
  • $200 and up

I'm a professional Violist, and was tenured in professional orchestra. Really like to play string quartet.

  • Milpitas, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 126 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

I am a violist classically trained for 12 years. I have performed as a soloist with an orchestra and I excel especially in sight-reading, and adaptability to...
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Dr. Raphael Pazo - Highland Bagpiper

5.0 (114)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Lodi, CA
  • Bagpiper / Viola Player
  • 126 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Cynthia R. said “Dr. Pazo delighted all of us with his bagpipe expertise and his friendly, approachable personality. He visited with many of our guests and played additional tunes they requested. He was probably the... ”
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Bay Area All Strings & Brass

5.0 (8)
4 Verified bookings

  • Mountain View, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 134 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Deryl C. said “The violinist and cellist played music perfect for the Celebration of Life for my husband. ”

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 155 miles from Fresno
  • $100-300hr

Professional solo violist with experience in playing various venue settings and events.

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 155 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Classical violist with experience in pop and other musical styles as well. Chamber music, orchestra, pit, and solo experience.
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 162 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

David J. said “Thank you Anna Maria Mendieta for blasting my project off the launch pad!! Thank you gigsalad for introducing me to Anna Maria Mendieta!! Anna Maria elevated my project far beyond what I imagined... ”
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The Strolling Violinist

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 162 miles from Fresno
  • $400.00 and up

Joe D. said “Ben was brilliant. ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 162 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

I am a classically trained violist and violinist that's ready to play for you and your projects! Originally from LA, I have played in a large variety of...
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Katrina Wreede Musical Groups

4.92 (56)
Top Performer
104 Verified bookings

  • Vallejo, CA
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 165 miles from Fresno
  • $250 and up

John V. said “Hi, I was the groom so I didnt get a chance to hear it all but finally heard walking in and the music was amazing. We loved it, and Katrina was extremely communicative and patient with us since we... ”
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Grace Music Events

5.0 (33)
Top Performer
97 Verified bookings

  • La Canada Flintridge, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 196 miles from Fresno
  • $1000-$8000

Ashkaan H. said “Grace is amazing. We asked her to perform at our wedding with an additional musician and they were perfect; absolutely perfect. Our wedding was a dream and our guests loved the live music. ”
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Noble Music Group

4.80 (76)
157 Verified bookings

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 200 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Kim T. said “Very professional ”

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 201 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Violist, I can do recording for bands, remote recording, improvisation, classical music, pretty much anything you name it.

  • San Marino, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 204 miles from Fresno
  • Contact for rates

Emma Antonides is an accomplished violist that is a recent graduate of USC Thornton. Emma is available for weddings, parties, private events and more. She can...

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Quick facts for Viola Players

183 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 183 quotes to event planners.

278th most popular

Viola Players rank #278 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 214 Viola Player reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2.8 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.8 days (on average) to hire a Viola Player.

Popular events

Viola Players are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies.

About booking Viola Players

No, it's not a violin or a cello... it's even better - it's a viola! Perfect for classical music or contemporary pop, folk, or jazz music, viola players are most always versatile and can play many different genres. Violas are a tad lower in pitch than the violin, but they still have the same beauty we all know and love about string instruments. Whether you're needing a violist to round out your string quartet, or if you'd like to have a solo viola musician to stroll around at the office Christmas party... playing solo or in a ensemble, these viola musicians will add the perfect touch of class that you're looking for.

The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin but is a bit larger in size. Classical viola players are hired to play as solo artists, in string quartets, duos or trios, and in symphony orchestras. In folk music, the terms fiddle and fiddler are used to describe viola players. The viola is sometimes used in contemporary popular music, as well. From wedding ceremonies to strolling viola players for restaurants, hiring a violist is a terrific choice for many entertainment needs. All you need to do to get that soothing sound at your event is take a few minutes to watch videos, listen to audio, check out photo galleries, read reviews, and contact different violin players to ensure you book the perfect entertainment for your upcoming event.