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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 58 miles from Charlottesville
  • $100-$300

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

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

  • Richmond, VA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 66 miles from Charlottesville
  • $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... ”
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (139)
91 Verified bookings

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 79 miles from Charlottesville
  • Contact for rates

Kimberly B. said “Thank you so much for the phenomenal performance at our outdoor wedding in DC this past weekend. You accommodated all of our requests and made our day that much more special. Thank you Stephanie! ”

  • Winchester, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 82 miles from Charlottesville
  • $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...
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Zhenya PixieViolin

4.99 (24)
30 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 99 miles from Charlottesville
  • Contact for rates

Tora N. said “She was beyond wonderful and and an absolute. She was very professional and she was even better in person than her tracks. As a corporate event planner, I highly recommend her. Thanks so much for... ”

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 100 miles from Charlottesville
  • Contact for rates

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

Julia Lin, Violin/Viola/Piano

4.75 (8)
9 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 105 miles from Charlottesville
  • $100 and up

Jalen M. said “Julia🔥! She was an amazing to work with and her communication to make this proposal happen was amazing. She’s a 10 out 10. Will be using her in the future. ”

Katie Smart, Violist

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 110 miles from Charlottesville
  • 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,... ”

  • Crofton, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 118 miles from Charlottesville
  • 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.

Ogeebobo

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
29 Verified bookings

  • Randallstown, MD
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 130 miles from Charlottesville
  • Contact for rates

Airis S. said “Learned all my special requests ”

  • Radford, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 131 miles from Charlottesville
  • 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...

Viola Not Violin

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Towson, MD
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 139 miles from Charlottesville
  • $125-$1,000

Julian D. said “Nicholas was played beautifully as I proposed to my fiancé. He helped to make it a truly magical moment. She loved it! Highly recommended. ”

  • Mebane, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 141 miles from Charlottesville
  • $400- $2000

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

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
34 Verified bookings

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 142 miles from Charlottesville
  • $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! ”

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 145 miles from Charlottesville
  • $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... ”

  • Morrisville, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 154 miles from Charlottesville
  • 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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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.

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.