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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

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St. Mark's²

4.98 (44)
67 Verified bookings

  • Branson, MO
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 109 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Sarah R. said “St. Mark's went above and beyond. our expectations for this event. We hosted a non profit event where they were our main performance that evening. They even had the suggestions to pull 6 additional... ”

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Viola Player
  • 201 miles from Fort Smith
  • $150 and up

Looking to take your event to the next level? Hire a professional solo musician or ensemble to provide a Bridgerton-like experience! Genres include: Classical,...
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KeyReel Music

4.96 (27)
Top Performer
42 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 227 miles from Fort Smith
  • $250 and up

Maria L. said “Thank you so much for your beautiful music and professionalism! It was phenomenal - I’ll definitely be spreading the word! ”

  • Dallas, TX
  • Viola Player
  • 227 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

I play the viola. I am a classical trained violist. I can get a group set up depending on the time and pay; but it solo (just me) except requested otherwise.

Maanas Varma

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 227 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Cyrus W. said “Did a great job at our holiday party ”

Tracie Walker- Violinist/Violist

5.0 (4)
7 Verified bookings

  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 235 miles from Fort Smith
  • $400-$1000

Jennifer A. said “My experience with Tracie Walker was all I expected and more. It was a surprise for my boyfriend and he definitely loved it! She played so beautiful and was very quick to respond if I had questions... ”
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Thao Pham - Violinist

4.93 (13)
17 Verified bookings

  • Arlington, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 240 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Shugg C. said “It was a really fun night at the brewery. Everyone loved it. Appreciate you buddy! ”

Meridian String Quartet

4.99 (18)
3 Verified bookings

  • Arlington, TX
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 240 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Sarah-Kathryn H. said “My company hired Meridian String Quartet for our Grand Opening Celebration. The String Quartet was very talented, and their music added so much to the event. Very easy to work with and professional. ”

  • Memphis, TN
  • Viola Player
  • 246 miles from Fort Smith
  • $150/hr performance $25/hr travel fee & rehearsal

Violist of 15+ years in the Memphis area and have performed classical and various music genres throughout multiple cities in Tennessee, Mississippi, and...

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Viola Player
  • 247 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

I’ve been playing Viola for the last 10 years. I have been playing numerous gigs and shows in Oklahoma City but I have since returned to the DFW area.

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Viola Player
  • 247 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Solo viola or violin, or can provide string quartet for weddings, funerals, or other events! -BM in Viola Performance - UNT ‘22 -MM in Viola Performance - TCU...

Violetta Strings

4.34 (6)
10 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 252 miles from Fort Smith
  • $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... ”

BellShear Music

5.0 (5)
6 Verified bookings

  • Spring, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 371 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Mara S. said “She came early, set up was completely hassle free, she tested her sound quality prior to the event and when she played it was phenomenal! The way she focused and felt her own music was harmonious. She... ”

Alex's Strings

5.0 (3)

  • Spring, TX
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 371 miles from Fort Smith
  • $300 and up

Mandy D. said “Alex did an incredible job, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Everything sounded smooth and well put together, and you could really tell how talented and experienced the group is.... ”

Alto Ambiance

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Viola Player
  • 389 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Dakota B. said “Nasr was incredible. I reached out to him for help with a proposal, and he absolutely killed it. We had two conversations about what I wanted and the songs to play, and he handled the rest. He was... ”
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Marion DuBose

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Houston, TX
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 393 miles from Fort Smith
  • $600-$25000

Renee M. said “He performed for my sister's birthday party and was absolutely amazing! On time and very personable with the crowd and my family! Highly recommend Marion for all shows! Great performer and great... ”

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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.