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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

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Flute Cocktail LLC

5.0 (52)
56 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $300 and up.

Kenneth W. said “Linda is Excellent. She is professional great with guests and beautiful music for your Event. Linda thank you for performing again. Everyone loved your music. So glad you were able to come ! ”

City Six Strings

5.0 (69)
143 Verified bookings

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Classical Duo / Viola Player
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $300 and up

Al said “We had the most lovely experience with City Six Strings where they played before he cremony and then did a the ceremony entrance and the string versions of Crystal by Stevie Nicks for the brides... ”

  • Fairborn, OH
  • Viola Player
  • 93 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Need Viola? I'm a music student who's been playing viola for 3 years if Viola is something you could use more of.
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Elegant Entertainment

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
40 Verified bookings

  • Dayton, OH
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 96 miles from Portsmouth
  • $250 - $2000

Michelle said “We hired the violinist for my Grandmother's burial service. The performance was wonderful, classy, beautiful. The artist was super easy to work with and we text each other to be double sure we... ”

  • Radford, VA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 172 miles from Portsmouth
  • 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...

Jamie B. Vaughn

4.98 (55)
70 Verified bookings

  • Akron, OH
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 180 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Louise A. D. said “Jamie was excellent. She played all the songs that I provided her. My guest were very engaged and attentive to her performance. There were several inquiry to book her for future events. ”

String Player Jamie

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Tallmadge, OH
  • Viola Player
  • 183 miles from Portsmouth
  • $200 and up

Christin W. said “Played beautifully for our outdoor Wedding! ”

  • Bloomington, IN
  • Viola Player
  • 192 miles from Portsmouth
  • $150 and up

Classically trained Violist with experience playing at weddings, church services, dinners, funerals, and any events that need music! Available for solo...

Amplified Elegance

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Coraopolis, PA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 195 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Tiffany I. said “Joyce is the best violinist I have ever heard. She performed at my mother’s Royal Homegoing celebration at her funeral. Joyce has elegance, talent, and charm. She was the star at my mom’s ceremony and... ”

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Viola Player
  • 198 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Jeremy Wendel Jones is a viola player from Fort Wayne, Indiana who plans to relocate to Los Angeles, California. He provides classical and pop string...

Charlie Alves

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Viola Player
  • 199 miles from Portsmouth
  • $150+

Amanda T. said “I can NOT say enough good things about Charlie!!!! Great communication and beyond great performance for my wedding (even with my pop and rock request). I would not hesitate to book him again!!!! 10... ”

Brianna Patricca - Professional Violist

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Viola Player
  • 199 miles from Portsmouth
  • $150 - $400

Steve S. said “Brianna helped me with the event of a lifetime! Asking the women I love and cherish so much to spend the rest of her life with me!! Brianna is very proactive and professional. Her talent as a... ”

Happy Vibes Live Music

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 199 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

William T. said “Review of Performance by Olga Taimanov, Violinist 50th Wedding Anniversary party, August 16, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA It was a hot day for a party under a tent, but Olga Taimanov played cool and... ”
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Elegance Quartet Entertainment

5.0 (10)
5 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 203 miles from Portsmouth
  • $800 and up

Luis H. said “Thanks Ray and all the rest of the group, you guys played with excellence and elegance. Thanks for making the Farwell for Dolores memorable, she's in heaven thanking you as well. Highly recommended! ”

Strings of Choice

4.81 (34)
Top Performer
68 Verified bookings

  • Toledo, OH
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 204 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Amy M. said “Thank you for Strings of Choice for providing the music for my ceremony. It added that special touch that I was looking for. ”

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Quick facts for Viola Players

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

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.