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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

Violetta Strings

4.34 (6)
10 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 213 miles from Grand Island
  • $350 and up

Dana S. said “Perfect music for my daughter’s small outdoor wedding! The guests enjoyed it! ”

Kathy and Company

5.0 (13)
16 Verified bookings

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 242 miles from Grand Island
  • $300 and up

Carter D. said “Just perfect, absolutely wonderful. Professional, kind, excellent. Perfect for our wedding. ”
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St. Mark's²

4.98 (44)
67 Verified bookings

  • Joplin, MO
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 336 miles from Grand Island
  • Contact for rates

Casey H. said “St. Marks was the perfect splurge for my September 2025 wedding. They performed with classical setlist at our ceremony, and a more contemporary “Bridgerton” list for our cocktail hour and both were... ”

Beth Hassler

5.0 (1)
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  • Chaska, MN
  • Viola Player
  • 359 miles from Grand Island
  • 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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Columbine Entertainment

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Littleton, CO
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 363 miles from Grand Island
  • Contact for rates

Theodore J. A. said “Had a romantic evening in a restaurant. The violinist was the icing for n the cake. Made a perfect evening even more so. Beautiful, rich tone, superb phrasing, pleasant friendly rapport. ”
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Vxn.vln

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Arvada, CO
  • Strolling Violinist / Viola Player
  • 364 miles from Grand Island
  • $400-2000

Ann D. said “Booked Ky for our company event at the Seawell Ballroom and she made it unforgettable! Her electric violin is next level, everyone loved it. Super easy to work with too. Yes, book!!! ”

  • Boulder, CO
  • Viola Player
  • 370 miles from Grand Island
  • $200 and up

Professional violist for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, etc. Covering multiple genres. Availability to be booked as a soloist, trio, or quartet.
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Abellimenti Strings

5.0 (36)
69 Verified bookings

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 380 miles from Grand Island
  • $150+

Doreen S. said “They were very professional and played beautiful lovely music. Highly recommend them both! ”
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Winspiration Studio

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 381 miles from Grand Island
  • $200 - $1000

Daniel S. said “Will helped me plan and perform the music for my marriage proposal and was fantastic. He was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. I even... ”

  • Moorhead, MN
  • Viola Player
  • 418 miles from Grand Island
  • 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...
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.89 (32)
54 Verified bookings

  • Madison, WI
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 482 miles from Grand Island
  • Contact for rates

Kim said “Outstanding! The playlist was perfect ”

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Viola Player
  • 488 miles from Grand Island
  • Contact for rates

What the heck is a viola?! Most don't realize that they're everywhere, but good violists can be hard to find. We are few and far in between, but absolutely...
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Drew Wiegman

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Wonder Lake, IL
  • Cellist / Viola Player
  • 526 miles from Grand Island
  • Contact for rates

Brittany S. said “Drew did an amazing job at my daughter’s baptism and followed our instructions with his own unique spin. He played beyond his schedule time and it was so greatly appreciated ”

Res0nance

4.75 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Urbana, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 535 miles from Grand Island
  • $100 and up

Cassie M. said “Rebecca was the absolute sweetest, even when the venue she played at wasn't the most accommodating. Our group loved listening to her play the viola and it was the perfect background music for our... ”

  • Gurnee, IL
  • Woodwind Musician / Viola Player
  • 548 miles from Grand Island
  • Contact for rates

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

Nicholas Mowry Music

2 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Viola Player
  • 554 miles from Grand Island
  • $165+

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

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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.

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.