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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Milpitas, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 32 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

I am a violist classically trained for 12 years. I have performed as a soloist with an orchestra and I excel especially in sight-reading, and adaptability to...
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Bay Area All Strings & Brass

5.0 (8)
4 Verified bookings

  • Mountain View, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 29 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Mary I. said “I would like to thank Bay Area Strings & Brass for providing a musician to play the trumpet at my mother's graveside service. I'm sure this was an unusual request but Georgina was extremely helpful... ”

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  • San Jose, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $200 and up

I'm a professional Violist, and was tenured in professional orchestra. Really like to play string quartet.

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 59 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $100-300hr

Professional solo violist with experience in playing various venue settings and events.

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 59 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Classical violist with experience in pop and other musical styles as well. Chamber music, orchestra, pit, and solo experience.
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 59 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Michael P. said “Anna Maria played beautifully for our afternoon tea. She was on time, considerate and fit the occasion. ”
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The Strolling Violinist

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 59 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $400.00 and up

Janice B. said “Ben was fantastic! Super professional, arrived on time, and stayed until our guests started leaving — even a little past the agreed time, which we really appreciated (sorry Ben, I didn’t even... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 59 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

I am a classically trained violist and violinist that's ready to play for you and your projects! Originally from LA, I have played in a large variety of...
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Katrina Wreede Musical Groups

4.92 (56)
Top Performer
104 Verified bookings

  • Vallejo, CA
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 79 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $250 and up

Wendy B. said “Very punctual, nice, professional, the music was beautiful, and it added a nice touch as guests arrived. I was very pleased! ”

  • Stockton, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 79 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Abigail Van de Water is a violist based in Stockton, CA with experience in playing for a variety of events including weddings, corporate events, and as...
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Dr. Raphael Pazo - Highland Bagpiper

5.0 (114)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Lodi, CA
  • Bagpiper / Viola Player
  • 90 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Kristin L. said “Raphael played at our home for a small group on a very special occasion. He was fabulous and all the guests, especially the birthday boy, loved every minute. Thank you, Raphael for being on time,... ”
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BC Trio

4 Verified bookings

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 140 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $900 and up

BC Trio provides glittering ambience to any event with popular songs arranged for violin, viola, and cello. Wedding cocktail hours, backyard parties, company...
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Noble Music Group

4.80 (76)
157 Verified bookings

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 286 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Brenda R. said “It was just perfect for the party theme. ”
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Grace Music Events

5.0 (33)
Top Performer
97 Verified bookings

  • La Canada Flintridge, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 288 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $1000-$8000

Renee S. said “Grace and her trio partners were the perfect professionals. They were accommodation to our song list, technically preformed all our special requests and arrived on time. Also join our walkthrough... ”

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 293 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

Violist, I can do recording for bands, remote recording, improvisation, classical music, pretty much anything you name it.
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California Magic Strings

5.0 (103)
Top Performer
236 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 293 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $100-2000

Meghan Y. . S. B. C. S. said “Dalila was great to work with. She was professional kind and a wonderful violinist. She elevated the evening and I can not wait to work with her again. ”

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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

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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.