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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Milpitas, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 37 miles from Watsonville
  • 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
  • 37 miles from Watsonville
  • 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. ”

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  • San Jose, CA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 30 miles from Watsonville
  • $200 and up

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

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 68 miles from Watsonville
  • 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
  • 68 miles from Watsonville
  • $100-300hr

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

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 70 miles from Watsonville
  • $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
  • 70 miles from Watsonville
  • 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
  • 70 miles from Watsonville
  • 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...

  • Stockton, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 77 miles from Watsonville
  • 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
  • 87 miles from Watsonville
  • $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... ”
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Dr. Raphael Pazo - Highland Bagpiper

5.0 (114)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Lodi, CA
  • Bagpiper / Viola Player
  • 89 miles from Watsonville
  • 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... ”
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BC Trio

4 Verified bookings

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 128 miles from Watsonville
  • $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
  • 272 miles from Watsonville
  • Contact for rates

James H. said “A+ ”
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Grace Music Events

5.0 (33)
Top Performer
97 Verified bookings

  • La Canada Flintridge, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 274 miles from Watsonville
  • $1000-$8000

Nicole P. said “The string duo was absolutely amazing!! They played beautifully together and everyone raved about how amazing they were. Must book for your wedding!!❤️ ”

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 279 miles from Watsonville
  • 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
  • 279 miles from Watsonville
  • $100-2000

Jeanine C. said “From booking to the end of the party, Dalia was wonderful! She communicated well, prepared special requests for the birthday girl, and took extra time with the kiddos to show them her violin. Dalia is... ”

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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.