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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide


  • Stockton, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 63 miles from Merced
  • 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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Dr. Raphael Pazo - Highland Bagpiper

5.0 (114)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Lodi, CA
  • Bagpiper / Viola Player
  • 72 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Andrew B. said “Raphael is a scholar, a gentleman, and a gifted bagpiper. He was pleasure to spend an evening with enjoying a traditional Burns Supper. ”

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

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

  • Milpitas, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 78 miles from Merced
  • 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
  • 88 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Rebecca F. said “The flute/guitar duo was amazing. They showed up early, played all the songs we requested, and even a special song for the baby who was watching them very intently. Having live music made my dad’s... ”

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 104 miles from Merced
  • $100-300hr

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

  • Oakland, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 104 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Classical violist with experience in pop and other musical styles as well. Chamber music, orchestra, pit, and solo experience.
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Anna Maria Mendieta - Solo to Ensemble

4.96 (97)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Harpist / Viola Player
  • 111 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Kimberly H. said “Anna Maria, our harpist this past Friday for our Mother's Day tea party was absolutely wonderful. She was incredibly professional, kind and truly amazing to listen to and watch. She arrived early, set... ”
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The Strolling Violinist

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 111 miles from Merced
  • $400.00 and up

Benny H. said “From start to finish, everything was perfect. Ben was kind, professional, and incredibly skilled. The music made our proposal feel like something out of a movie. We’ll always remember that moment, and... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 111 miles from Merced
  • 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...
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Katrina Wreede Musical Groups

4.92 (56)
Top Performer
104 Verified bookings

  • Vallejo, CA
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 112 miles from Merced
  • $250 and up

Holly B. said “Katrina Wreede Musical Groups was an excellent addition to our holiday party. Their communication was quick and thorough, and they were great to work with. ”
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BC Trio

4 Verified bookings

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • String Trio / Viola Player
  • 140 miles from Merced
  • $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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Grace Music Events

5.0 (33)
Top Performer
97 Verified bookings

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

Monica H. said “Grace was professional, punctual and played beautifully for our children’s English Tea Party event. Thank you, Grace! ”
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Noble Music Group

4.80 (76)
157 Verified bookings

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 252 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Aaron W. said “Delightful and incredibly talented! Excellent communication and very professional. Highly recommend! ”

  • Pasadena, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 254 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Violist, I can do recording for bands, remote recording, improvisation, classical music, pretty much anything you name it.

  • San Marino, CA
  • Viola Player
  • 257 miles from Merced
  • Contact for rates

Emma Antonides is an accomplished violist that is a recent graduate of USC Thornton. Emma is available for weddings, parties, private events and more. She can...

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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

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.