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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Morrisville, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 11 miles from Raleigh
  • Contact for rates

Freelance professional viola player with over 40 years of experience in all sorts of performance idioms. A graduate of Peabody Conservatory of Music (1993)...
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Wake Forest Violin

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
34 Verified bookings

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 16 miles from Raleigh
  • $300 and up

Belle C. said “Jaimi is very talented, professional, & communicative. We're very happy we hired her for our event and we'd definitely hire her again! ”

  • Mebane, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 41 miles from Raleigh
  • $400- $2000

I’m a violist for hire I love to play classical music, wedding music, and chamber music.

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 52 miles from Raleigh
  • Contact for rates

Hey, I’m Terrance West, a violist who blends classical elegance with modern emotion to create meaningful musical experiences. I perform everything from Bach and...

Cydney Williams

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 93 miles from Raleigh
  • $200 and up

Paula D. said “We didn’t see the weather coming! Wind, rain, and mud were the words of the day. But Cydney faced the elements and played beautifully. She set the tone for the wedding. She set the tone for the... ”

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 93 miles from Raleigh
  • Contact for rates

I am a freelance musician and instructor who is available for symphonic, chamber, and all occasions performances, as well as private instruction for beginner...
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Marscia Luissa - Queen City Strings NC

4.99 (14)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 130 miles from Raleigh
  • $295 - $2500

Valorie S. said “The music made the wedding ceremony so beautiful. I received many comments about how the violin was a wonderful addition to an already fantastic day. Thank you ”
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Sabrina Violin

5.0 (5)
2 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 130 miles from Raleigh
  • $600-$2000

Matthew R. said “When I contacted Sabrina, we were one day out from our event. I had spent the week struggling to find a violinist for our event and I was receiving cancellation after cancellation. When Sabrina... ”

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 130 miles from Raleigh
  • $550 and up

Alyssa P. said “We hired Jada to play violin at our engagement party and the piano trio is performing at our wedding next Spring. Jada was awesome and really brought the R&B vibes. She even took requests that she... ”
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Follow The River

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

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

Shea B. said “We went out on a limb and decided to try out a live string quartet for a corporate work function. We usually hired a DJ in the past but we really wanted to bring a higher level of authenticity and... ”

  • Radford, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 143 miles from Raleigh
  • Contact for rates

I have 20+ years of performance experience in chamber, orchestral and solo performance. I’m classically trained and hold a Bachelors of Music. I play in a...

Katie Smart, Violist

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 149 miles from Raleigh
  • Contact for rates

Ed S. said “Katie has played many times for our church services at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village, CA, with great results. For our Easter Service this year during the Coronavirus pandemic,... ”

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 150 miles from Raleigh
  • $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... ”

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 186 miles from Raleigh
  • $100-$300

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

Violinist, Jeremiah Moultrie

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 195 miles from Raleigh
  • $150 - $2000

Brielle B. said “He was the perfect fit for our event. He showed up early to prepare for a seamless event. His personality and calm demeanor was a plus to his superb talent. We will definitely book again. ”
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Ellie’s Violin Music | Professional Violinist

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings

  • Inman, SC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 201 miles from Raleigh
  • Contact for rates

Joe S. said “We hired Ellie for our wedding ceremony and she was amazing. She took songs requests for no aditional cost and her violin sounded so smooth and created such a special atmosphere. Ellie is very... ”

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184 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 184 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.