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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

Alto Ambiance

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Viola Player
  • 95 miles from Alexandria
  • Contact for rates

Chloe R. said “The music was great and that day will not be forgotten because of you. Thank you! ”

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Viola Player
  • 114 miles from Alexandria
  • $150 and up

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Abigail Monroe- Cello

5.0 (28)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Cellist / Viola Player
  • 170 miles from Alexandria
  • $200 and up

Melissa R. said “Abigail was phenomenal and played beautifully for our backyard wedding ceremony! She played a mix of classical and Pop hits that we requested and blew us away with her talent! She was very... ”
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Bayou Bows Strings

5.0 (8)
8 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 170 miles from Alexandria
  • $250 and up

Latesia T. said “Ben, a skilled violinist, was nothing short of exceptional. His performance added a level of elegance, sophistication, and charm that transformed our event into a truly unforgettable experience.... ”

Brianne Lugo

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Viola Player
  • 170 miles from Alexandria
  • Contact for rates

Abhi said “Brianne was fantastic for our event!!! It was a proposal for my now FIance in Central Park and Brianne was immensely helpful not only planning for what songs to play, but also for suggestions for... ”

BellShear Music

5.0 (5)
6 Verified bookings

  • Spring, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 196 miles from Alexandria
  • Contact for rates

Mara S. said “She came early, set up was completely hassle free, she tested her sound quality prior to the event and when she played it was phenomenal! The way she focused and felt her own music was harmonious. She... ”

Alex's Strings

5.0 (3)

  • Spring, TX
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 196 miles from Alexandria
  • $300 and up

Alyssa V. said “My parents loved him for their anniversary. I loved what he played, and everyone at the party loved him as well. ”
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Cello, electro cello

5.0 (4)
7 Verified bookings

  • Houston, TX
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 204 miles from Alexandria
  • $200-2000

Zoe J. said “Lara was phenomenal! All of our guests loved her during the ceremony, she was on time, professional, and wonderful! ”
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Marion DuBose

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Houston, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 204 miles from Alexandria
  • $600-$25000

Alex C. said “Complete and absolute professional. Everything from scheduling and communication to the performance the day of, he delivers on every front and exceeds expectations. HIGHLY recommend for any event. ”

Educational/Performance of All Types

5.0 (4)
8 Verified bookings

  • Houston, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 204 miles from Alexandria
  • $125 and up

Deverly P. said “I hired Jasper on a short notice for a surprise proposal and he was great! Showed up early to the venue and knew the songs we wanted played. ”
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Brilliant Melodies

5.0 (3)
8 Verified bookings

  • Mobile, AL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 264 miles from Alexandria
  • $325 and up

Alicia L. said “Silvia plays regularly at our church. She can play any music of any style. She has played for us with a string trio accompanied on piano and organ as well as with the modern band. Always professional,... ”

Karoleena’s Music

5.0 (1)
New member

  • Mobile, AL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 264 miles from Alexandria
  • $250

Shylah T. said “We had the greatest pleasure of having Karoleena perform at our wedding. She truly created a magical and memorable moment for myself (the bride) and all our wedding guests during the ceremony. When... ”
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KeyReel Music

4.96 (27)
Top Performer
42 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 274 miles from Alexandria
  • $250 and up

Maria L. said “Thank you so much for your beautiful music and professionalism! It was phenomenal - I’ll definitely be spreading the word! ”

  • Dallas, TX
  • Viola Player
  • 274 miles from Alexandria
  • Contact for rates

I play the viola. I am a classical trained violist. I can get a group set up depending on the time and pay; but it solo (just me) except requested otherwise.

Maanas Varma

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 274 miles from Alexandria
  • Contact for rates

Cyrus W. said “Did a great job at our holiday party ”

Tracie Walker- Violinist/Violist

5.0 (4)
7 Verified bookings

  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 285 miles from Alexandria
  • $400-$1000

Henry W. said “Ms Tracie performed at our champagne mixer before our wedding. We wanted some that could play some of our favorite RNB. She was on time her communication was perfect every step of the way. She came... ”

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183 quotes sent

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

277th most popular

Viola Players rank #277 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.