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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

Kathy and Company

5.0 (13)
16 Verified bookings

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 68 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $300 and up

Jill T. said “Kathy and friend did an amazing job! What a beautiful addition to my daughter's wedding! Throughout the process she responded to texts and emails so promptly and was so helpful. ”

Beth Hassler

5.0 (1)
New member

  • Chaska, MN
  • Viola Player
  • 161 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

Jan G. said “Beth is one of the most focused, considerate, supportive and passionate over music (and triathlons!) of any person I know. She loves music, plays yearly at my retail store and is empathetic, kind... ”
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Winspiration Studio

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 172 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $200 - $1000

Cynthia H. said “Wills violin playing was perfect in every way. It was romantic wedding music just as I envisioned. He is a very talented musician. I am so thrilled I found him. My guests were very impressed. ”
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Abellimenti Strings

5.0 (36)
69 Verified bookings

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 177 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $150+

Mary R. said “We hired Abellimenti Strings duo (violin and cello) for my daughter's 8/31/25 wedding ceremony and social hour. They arrived early, started promptly and the music was just beautiful. They really... ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.89 (32)
54 Verified bookings

  • Madison, WI
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 245 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

Kirsten M. said “I had a small wedding and hired Boris the Pianist without the DJ options. He was absolutely fantastic, my guest all loved him. His skills are on point. He provided music tracks as well and a... ”

Violetta Strings

4.34 (6)
10 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 250 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $350 and up

Kathy H. said “Our cellist was on time, needed no help setting up, the music was beautiful. Thank you for being flexible as there was no rehearsal for the wedding party. I hope you felt appreciated. Would... ”
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Drew Wiegman

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Wonder Lake, IL
  • Cellist / Viola Player
  • 297 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

Michele L. said “Drew is an EXTREMELY TALENTED MUSICIAN. He used his gifts in amazing ways. He was so eager to "flow" with the worship vibe. Drew DID OUSTANDING! As an individual....he's SUPERB! He would be a... ”

  • Gurnee, IL
  • Woodwind Musician / Viola Player
  • 320 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

I’m a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and orchestrator with experience spanning performance, production, and technical music preparation. I handle everything...

Yuqing Shi

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Viola Player
  • 320 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

Ian W. said “Yuqing is an inspiring musician who presents such a warmth in her personality and artistic ability. She is the kindest person I have worked with, and she is the easiest musician to work with I have... ”

Nicholas Mowry Music

2 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Viola Player
  • 323 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $165+

Contact me for more information regarding private viola, violin, or composition lessons. I also can perform for weddings, recording sessions, solo or chamber...

  • Moorhead, MN
  • Viola Player
  • 328 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

I play largely for weddings and funerals, but am looking to expand to more casual and business events. With more than 15 years of playing experience, I offer...

Viola Across Genres

New member

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 331 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

A violist and multi-instrumentalist who composes and performs music across genres. Plays gigs ranging from classical to screamo, and is open-minded and...

  • Evanston, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 333 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

I am a classically trained violist, with experience is other genres like jazz and folk. I am comfortable fitting into any ensemble and can bring a duet...
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (129)
Top Performer
155 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 337 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $0 - $600

Leah J. said “We had Adrian play at our holiday party, and he was fantastic. The music totally set the mood — fun, festive, and just really beautiful. Our guests kept saying how much they loved it! He was super... ”
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Windy City Strings

4.82 (26)
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 337 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $200 and up

Joanna V. said “We had a trio of pianist, cellist and violinist. They were professional and very willing to take request. Although their repertoire included hundreds of songs, they included songs related to our... ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (71)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 337 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $250-$2,000

Karilyb said “Everyone have us compliments ablut having a violinist. She was amazing! It was the cherry on top of our special night. Loved having her there and being able to pick our songs before hand was nice... ”

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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.