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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • $100-$300

I have been playing the viola over 17 years! I have many experiences about gigs, orchestra and teaching!
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (139)
91 Verified bookings

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 27 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Belinda B. said “Stephanie was great!! She is very cordial and nice! The music she play on her electric violin was great, I danced the whole performance! My daughter was surprised on her birthday! She is also a great... ”
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Zhenya PixieViolin

4.99 (24)
30 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 48 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Krystal V. B. said “Zhenya did an amazing job at our small wedding ceremony. She plays with absolute feeling, and sounded so beautiful. I'm so glad we found her; her repertoire and professionalism are unparalleled. ”

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 51 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

A violist of 16 years with experience in orchestras, chamber settings, and solo.
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Follow The River

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

  • Richmond, VA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Fredericksburg
  • $450 and up!

Jessica P. said “I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Follow the River at a Bridgerton-themed party on July 6, and I can’t say enough good things about their performance! The quartet’s elegant playing perfectly... ”

Julia Lin, Violin/Viola/Piano

4.75 (8)
9 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Fredericksburg
  • $100 and up

Emma S. said “So wonderful. She is so talented and made the day so special, playing every song we requested for our wedding. Highly recommend! ”

  • Crofton, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 64 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Classically trained violist in the Annapolis, Baltimore, and D.C. areas. Plays a variety of music (not just classical!) and collaborates well with others.

  • Winchester, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 72 miles from Fredericksburg
  • $200 and up

I am a classically trained Violist currently pursing A Degree in Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory. I am Experienced in traditional classical music and...

Ogeebobo

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
29 Verified bookings

  • Randallstown, MD
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 82 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Payton J. said “I hired Ogeebobo to play at my engagement proposal in DC, and he made the moment more perfect than I ever could have imagined. In the weeks leading up to the proposal, he was quick and easy to... ”

Katie Smart, Violist

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 82 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Tanya B. said “We were all very touched by Katie's performance for my dad's birthday party. She worked with us readily on all our questions: payment, songs to play, etc. Not sure who was more nervous at the... ”

Viola Not Violin

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Towson, MD
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 89 miles from Fredericksburg
  • $125-$1,000

Dominique J. said “My husband and I were beyond satisfied with Nicholas' performance. The music was perfect, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how great he was. He was not only incredibly professional but also... ”

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 119 miles from Fredericksburg
  • $150-$3000

Alyssa S. said “I had the pleasure of attending a ceremony at the 757 Wedding Chapel in Virginia Beach where this dynamic quartet blew me away! These talented professionals clearly share a love for music that... ”

  • Exton, PA
  • Viola Player
  • 155 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

I'd be excited and honored to be a part of your special event by providing beautiful music as background entertainment and/or as a functional focal point. ...
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OG Violin

4.57 (14)
28 Verified bookings

  • Glassboro, NJ
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 159 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Carla S. said “OG was amazing! Would definitely hire again! ”
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Alexandr Kislitsyn

5.0 (35)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 168 miles from Fredericksburg
  • Contact for rates

Vikki V. said “My grandmother passed away recently and I wanted to do something unique and hire a violinist to perform on the day she would be buried. This was my first time booking a violinist, and Alexandr was... ”
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Midnight on the Water

5.0 (35)
Top Performer
58 Verified bookings

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 168 miles from Fredericksburg
  • $250 and up

Alicia H. said “We were blown away!!! Would highly recommend. We hired the band for our daughter’s 1st birthday. They played an amazing set and were so personable. ”

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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.

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.