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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

Viola Not Violin

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Towson, MD
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 62 miles from Harrisburg
  • $125-$1,000

Becca F. said “How often do you get to hear a violist play? Nicholas played for our wedding ceremony and did an incredible job. He was very responsive and easy to work with prior to the wedding and just played... ”

Ogeebobo

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
29 Verified bookings

  • Randallstown, MD
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 63 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Amira T. said “I needed a violinist for my sisters engagement at the very last minute and found Ageebobo here. He was honestly one of the highlights of the event. Everyone talked about how much he added to the... ”

  • Exton, PA
  • Viola Player
  • 69 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

I'd be excited and honored to be a part of your special event by providing beautiful music as background entertainment and/or as a functional focal point. ...

  • Crofton, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 89 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Classically trained violist in the Annapolis, Baltimore, and D.C. areas. Plays a variety of music (not just classical!) and collaborates well with others.

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 90 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

A violist of 16 years with experience in orchestras, chamber settings, and solo.

Julia Lin, Violin/Viola/Piano

4.75 (8)
9 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Viola Player
  • 91 miles from Harrisburg
  • $100 and up

Kat said “Julia did a wonderful job. We needed a violinist at the last minute. Not only did she step in she learned new music and preformed it beautifully. I would give her 10 stars if I could. I highly... ”
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Midnight on the Water

5.0 (35)
Top Performer
58 Verified bookings

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 94 miles from Harrisburg
  • $250 and up

Mary A. K. said “Booked last year and everything went as planned. ”
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Alexandr Kislitsyn

5.0 (35)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 94 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Nina F. said “Alexandr played violin for my son’s proposal to his now fiancé. He played specific songs requested and others. It was the perfect backdrop for the perfect proposal. He enthralled the couple and all... ”
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Elegance Quartet Entertainment

5.0 (10)
5 Verified bookings

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 94 miles from Harrisburg
  • $800 and up

Michael G. said “We decided at the last minute to try and find someone to play for our wedding ceremony. Our original plan was to have a recording played as we knew no one would know the music we wanted. When this... ”

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Viola Player
  • 94 miles from Harrisburg
  • $75-$100 an hour, per musician

Hi! My name is Jack McKay and I just moved to Philadelphia after completing my studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music. I have years of experience playing...

Alyssa Lahoda

5.0 (8)
17 Verified bookings

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 94 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Nicholas J. C. said “Alyssa provided us a very pleasent experience for my 90 year old mother's birthday. Gig Salad provided us with the talented young violinist and Alyssa took it from there. We made the initial contact... ”
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Zhenya PixieViolin

4.99 (24)
30 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 95 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Kim K. said “Zhenya was a wonderful edition to our daughter's wedding day! Couldn't have been more perfect. Highly recommend. ”

  • Winchester, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 101 miles from Harrisburg
  • $200 and up

I am a classically trained Violist currently pursing A Degree in Performance from Shenandoah Conservatory. I am Experienced in traditional classical music and...

  • Stroudsburg, PA
  • Viola Player
  • 102 miles from Harrisburg
  • $200 up. groups $600 up. based on time & location.

Professional Viola & Violin Player. Conservatory and classically trained, but I play all types of music for any and all occasions --- weddings, funerals,...
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OG Violin

4.57 (14)
28 Verified bookings

  • Glassboro, NJ
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 102 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Lizzy O. said “So incrediblly talented! I wanted to surprise my friend with an Bridgerton theme brunch and she absolutely delivered. Cannot recommend her enough! ”
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (139)
91 Verified bookings

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 113 miles from Harrisburg
  • Contact for rates

Dana F. said “We had Stephanie Strings perform violin at our dinner reception, and she was absolutely incredible. Her professionalism was superior from start to finish, and she was a clear, responsive... ”

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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.