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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

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Dr. Raphael Pazo - Highland Bagpiper

5.0 (114)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Lodi, CA
  • Bagpiper / Viola Player
  • 108 miles from Carson City
  • Contact for rates

Heidi H. said “We had a wonderful service memorial for my husband Dr. Raphael was there when the procession pulled up and was playing his bagpipe. He had five songs for us and played them at intervals. when there... ”

  • Stockton, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 117 miles from Carson City
  • 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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Katrina Wreede Musical Groups

4.92 (56)
Top Performer
104 Verified bookings

  • Vallejo, CA
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 153 miles from Carson City
  • $250 and up

Randy K. said “Katie's ensemble was a superb musical accompaniment to our event. Effortlessly relocating from our outdoor location to indoors as the cool evening air descended. Cellist Ben performed with his... ”

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 165 miles from Carson City
  • Contact for rates

Classical violist with experience in pop and other musical styles as well. Chamber music, orchestra, pit, and solo experience.

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 165 miles from Carson City
  • $100-300hr

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

  • Milpitas, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 166 miles from Carson City
  • 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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  • San Jose, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 171 miles from Carson City
  • $200 and up

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

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 173 miles from Carson City
  • $400.00 and up

Derick H. said “Ben, was the absolute best. He helped my proposal night exceed expectations with his beautiful music playing in the background as I proposed to my then girlfriend, now fiance. Ben is an all around... ”
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 173 miles from Carson City
  • Contact for rates

Leslie E. said “Anna Maria Mendieta absolutely made my Aunt’s 100th birthday party the success that it was. Not only was her playing and presence magical, but her presentation of her gorgeous Harp lent class and... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 173 miles from Carson City
  • 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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Bay Area All Strings & Brass

5.0 (8)
4 Verified bookings

  • Mountain View, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 176 miles from Carson City
  • Contact for rates

Carole B. said “We had a cellist for our graduation event. He provided excellent background music, and an elegant touch for the ceremony. ”

  • Medford, OR
  • Viola Player
  • 272 miles from Carson City
  • $150. &up

I provide exquisite music for a variety of settings, ranging from Jazz, Country or Rock band accompaniment to popular wedding songs and hymns. As a passionate...
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BC Trio

4 Verified bookings

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 273 miles from Carson City
  • $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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Violinist, Felicia J

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
31 Verified bookings

  • North Las Vegas, NV
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 327 miles from Carson City
  • Contact for rates

Matthew D. said “Felicia was a last minute addition to our in home concert. She was professional, flexible, and most importantly entertaining. She plays beautifully and I highly recommend using Felicia! ”
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Sin City Strings by Impulse Strings

5.0 (24)
44 Verified bookings

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 327 miles from Carson City
  • $250 and up

Spencer C. said “It was a pleasure to work with Alexandria and her team. They accommodated our custom song requests and sounded incredible! They helped elevate our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour experience above... ”

Elegant Strings of Las Vegas

5.0 (19)
39 Verified bookings

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Cellist / Viola Player
  • 327 miles from Carson City
  • Contact for rates

Renee A. said “So glad we booked Lindsey w/ Elegant Strings. Our family was very pleased with her performance for our mom’s memorial service. ”

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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.