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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 85 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Hey, I’m Terrance West, a violist who blends classical elegance with modern emotion to create meaningful musical experiences. I perform everything from Bach and...
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Wake Forest Violin

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
34 Verified bookings

  • Wake Forest, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 104 miles from Jacksonville
  • $300 and up

Christian S. said “We had the absolute pleasure of having our violinist play at our engagement, and she was truly incredible. From the moment she began, the atmosphere completely transformed, her music was elegant,... ”

  • Morrisville, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 108 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Freelance professional viola player with over 40 years of experience in all sorts of performance idioms. A graduate of Peabody Conservatory of Music (1993)...

  • Mebane, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 139 miles from Jacksonville
  • $400- $2000

I’m a violist for hire I love to play classical music, wedding music, and chamber music.

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 158 miles from Jacksonville
  • $150-$3000

Alyssa S. said “I had the pleasure of attending a ceremony at the 757 Wedding Chapel in Virginia Beach where this dynamic quartet blew me away! These talented professionals clearly share a love for music that... ”

Katie Smart, Violist

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 179 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Tanya B. said “We were all very touched by Katie's performance for my dad's birthday party. She worked with us readily on all our questions: payment, songs to play, etc. Not sure who was more nervous at the... ”

Violinist, Jeremiah Moultrie

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 183 miles from Jacksonville
  • $150 - $2000

Brittany G. said “We had a fantastic experience working with Jeremiah for our BUGATCHI event. He was punctual, well prepared, and approached the performance with a high level of professionalism. His playing was... ”

Cydney Williams

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 184 miles from Jacksonville
  • $200 and up

Paula D. said “We didn’t see the weather coming! Wind, rain, and mud were the words of the day. But Cydney faced the elements and played beautifully. She set the tone for the wedding. She set the tone for the... ”

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Viola Player
  • 184 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

I am a freelance musician and instructor who is available for symphonic, chamber, and all occasions performances, as well as private instruction for beginner...
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Follow The River

5.0 (6)
1 Verified booking

  • Richmond, VA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 193 miles from Jacksonville
  • $450 and up!

Jessica P. said “I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Follow the River at a Bridgerton-themed party on July 6, and I can’t say enough good things about their performance! The quartet’s elegant playing perfectly... ”
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Marscia Luissa - Queen City Strings NC

4.99 (14)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 196 miles from Jacksonville
  • $295 - $2500

Nichelle W. said “Marscia was such a pleasure to work with. I had a very short time frame to book a violinist. She responded to my inquiry same day and we were able to complete booking quickly. She was so easy to... ”
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Sabrina Violin

5.0 (5)
2 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 196 miles from Jacksonville
  • $600-$2000

Geo A. said “I booked Sabrina a few weeks back for a welcome reception my company put on. I was very impressed with her playing and her professionalism. Right out of the gate, speaking with her about the... ”

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 196 miles from Jacksonville
  • $550 and up

Alyssa P. said “We hired Jada to play violin at our engagement party and the piano trio is performing at our wedding next Spring. Jada was awesome and really brought the R&B vibes. She even took requests that she... ”

  • Radford, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 241 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

I have 20+ years of performance experience in chamber, orchestral and solo performance. I’m classically trained and hold a Bachelors of Music. I play in a...

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • Viola Player
  • 245 miles from Jacksonville
  • $100-$300

I have been playing the viola over 17 years! I have many experiences about gigs, orchestra and teaching!
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Stephanie Strings

5.0 (138)
91 Verified bookings

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 270 miles from Jacksonville
  • 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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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.