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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Bloomington, IN
  • Viola Player
  • 72 miles from New Albany
  • $150 and up

Classically trained Violist with experience playing at weddings, church services, dinners, funerals, and any events that need music! Available for solo...

City Six Strings

5.0 (69)
143 Verified bookings

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Classical Duo / Viola Player
  • 91 miles from New Albany
  • $300 and up

Diane L. said “We had a duo (violin & cello) at our daughter's wedding, 10/18/25, at Windows-on-the-River in downtown Cleveland. It was beautiful. We also had them play at cocktail hour. Unfortunately, they... ”

Music by Bryan

5.0 (11)
19 Verified bookings

  • Terre Haute, IN
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 118 miles from New Albany
  • $100-$500

Barb J. said “He played for my son’s beach wedding and through the cocktail hour. His playlist is extremely long and he accommodated the complete set list that was requested. Very, very pleased with Bryan. I... ”
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Elegant Entertainment

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
40 Verified bookings

  • Dayton, OH
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 134 miles from New Albany
  • $250 - $2000

Emily R. said “A fantastic, entertaining, beautiful and professional performance duo. Thank you ladies so much, we will be talking and beaming about your visit for weeks to come! We will definitely book again. ”

  • Fairborn, OH
  • Viola Player
  • 144 miles from New Albany
  • Contact for rates

Need Viola? I'm a music student who's been playing viola for 3 years if Viola is something you could use more of.
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Patrick Monnius, Strings

5.0 (24)
43 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 156 miles from New Albany
  • Contact for rates

Jonathan B. said “Patrick did a great job! Easy to work with and played wonderfully! ”

Grace Laminack

1 Verified booking

  • Nashville, TN
  • Viola Player
  • 156 miles from New Albany
  • Contact for rates

Classically trained, experienced improvisor, solo performer, band member, and fiddle player. Available for studio sessions, weddings, church music,...

Res0nance

4.75 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Urbana, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 179 miles from New Albany
  • $100 and up

Bill D. said “We decided rather last minute to add on a violin player. I contacted Gigsalad and Rebecca Saul was recommended to us. I contacted her and she responded immediately!! Every time I had a question,... ”
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Flute Cocktail LLC

5.0 (52)
57 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 191 miles from New Albany
  • $300 and up.

Haley S. said “Had a great experience with the two musicians who played for our wedding. It was perfect & just what we needed for the ceremony. Easy to communicate with, punctual and very professional. Highly... ”

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Viola Player
  • 196 miles from New Albany
  • Contact for rates

Jeremy Wendel Jones is a viola player from Fort Wayne, Indiana who plans to relocate to Los Angeles, California. He provides classical and pop string...

Strings of Choice

4.81 (34)
Top Performer
68 Verified bookings

  • Toledo, OH
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 262 miles from New Albany
  • Contact for rates

Lauren B. said “I had the duo for my wedding at Nazareth hall and strings of choice was amazing!! They were very efficient and detail oriented before the event and even better in person than the website shows!! I... ”
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (129)
Top Performer
155 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 266 miles from New Albany
  • $0 - $600

Priscilla M. said “I absolutely loved Adrian! He elevated our formal dinner party and is very professional. Adrian is an amazing violinist and has a great repertoire! We will definitely be booking his services again. ”
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Windy City Strings

4.82 (26)
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 266 miles from New Albany
  • $200 and up

Elio D. said “Windy City Strings provided us with a fun, on-point experience --- a great backdrop to our corporate recognition event. They were professional, timely, and delivered exactly what we asked for. Thank... ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.89 (32)
54 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 266 miles from New Albany
  • Contact for rates

Kim said “Outstanding! The playlist was perfect ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (71)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 266 miles from New Albany
  • $250-$2,000

Eric S. said “Piotrowski Strings never fail to offer the best communication, professional attitude, and beautiful sounds. We have used them for the last three years, and will continue to call on them in the... ”

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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.