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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

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VSmusic4u Wedding & Event Musicians

5.0 (42)
9 Verified bookings

  • Westbury, NY
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 36 miles from Bridgeport
  • $150 and up

Carla H. said “Vinny was amazing. We hired vsmusic4u for our ceremony music. Easy to communicate with, always available to bounce ideas and incredibly flexible. We are beyond grateful to Vinny, who even learned... ”

Classique the Violinist

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Uniondale, NY
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 39 miles from Bridgeport
  • $1000-$4000 and up

Shireka T. said “Words can not explain how much Classique the Violinist have made my daughter and my son - n - law day so beautiful . She showed up hours before the event even started . We was still set things up... ”

NYC Violist, Maxim

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  • Rego Park, NY
  • Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Bridgeport
  • Contact for rates

Professional violist offering elegant live music for weddings, private events, and special occasions. Available as a soloist or as part of a string duo, trio,...
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Virtuoso Violinist

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Avon, CT
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 47 miles from Bridgeport
  • $100 - $1500

Karli G. said “Theresa was a joy to have play first violin in a small chamber consort for my church's annual Christmas cantata. She played beautifully and was prepared. Communication was a breeze and she was... ”
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Chris Devoe - Solo Cello

5.0 (33)
55 Verified bookings

  • Hartford, CT
  • Cellist / Viola Player
  • 49 miles from Bridgeport
  • $200-$800

Roberto C. said “I booked Chris to be part of a band where he playied along with 4 songs. He was precise and played beautifully even without reheasal. He came early to the gig to make sure everything would work right.... ”

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 51 miles from Bridgeport
  • Contact for rates

18 years of performing as a violinist/violist in weddings, engagements, private events, fundraisers, parties, chamber music events/concerts, orchestral...

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Viola Player
  • 52 miles from Bridgeport
  • $200 and up

Freelance musician for hire for weddings, parties, small events, most gigs with classical music. I can also arrange music for a small fee. Additionally, I also...

Diane Yang - Violinist

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 52 miles from Bridgeport
  • $400 and up

Ben P. said “Hired Diane to play for a special occasion and she blew it out of the park. ”
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Xinou Wei Strings

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
28 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • $300 and up

Melanie Y. said “XinOu made our ceremony and cocktail hour so fun and special. He is an incredible artist and so talented. XinOu is professional, on time, and so kind. We would recommend him and hire him again in a... ”
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Katsumi WF Music

5.0 (93)
Top Performer
174 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • $500 and up

Joseph O. said “Katsumi was an absolute highlight of our wedding day, bringing a level of elegance and emotion that truly made the ceremony unforgettable. Her violin playing was not only technically beautiful but... ”
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Mikhail Romanov

5.0 (222)
Top Performer
311 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • Contact for rates

Ian R. said “Mikhail did great for our wedding cocktail hour and reception. He knew all the songs we asked and was so easy to work with. He was prepared, and played beautifully throughout the whole night. Would... ”
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Felix Herbst

4.99 (57)
Top Performer
89 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • $500+

William R. said “Amazing service was well dressed. Professional. Friendly. And really took event to the next level. Make sure you use him for your next event ”
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Aristo Strings NYC

5.0 (25)
8 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • $300 and up

Manny M. said “Aristo Strings NYC provided a fantastic musical arrangement, creating a unique musical experience to enhance our mother's 70th birthday celebrations. From the first engagement, Taylor - owner and... ”
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Impulse Strings

5.0 (69)
97 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • $400 and up

Vinnie M. said “Alexandria and Eva performed at our wedding and I would 100% hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking to have music at any event. Alexandria was incredibly easy to work with. She was... ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.89 (32)
54 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • Contact for rates

Jacqueline W. said “The violinist from IL Suono Music Agency was very talented and well prepared for my daughter's wedding mass. She did a beautiful job. ”
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (138)
91 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 53 miles from Bridgeport
  • Contact for rates

Belinda B. said “Stephanie was great!! She is very cordial and nice! The music she play on her electric violin was great, I danced the whole performance! My daughter was surprised on her birthday! She is also a great... ”

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185 quotes sent

In the past year, Viola Players have sent 185 quotes to event planners.

276th most popular

Viola Players rank #276 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.

2.6 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.6 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.