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253 Viola Players for hire nationwide

Kathy and Company

5.0 (13)
16 Verified bookings

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • String Quartet / Viola Player
  • 114 miles from Mason City
  • $300 and up

Okaydo V. D. said “I worked with Kathy to surprise my now fiancée when I proposed! Kathy is kind, professional, communicative, and plays beautifully. I selected many songs already on her repertoire list and she was... ”

Beth Hassler

5.0 (1)
New member

  • Chaska, MN
  • Viola Player
  • 115 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

Jan G. said “Beth is one of the most focused, considerate, supportive and passionate over music (and triathlons!) of any person I know. She loves music, plays yearly at my retail store and is empathetic, kind... ”
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Winspiration Studio

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 117 miles from Mason City
  • $200 - $1000

Mai said “We loved him, will definitely use him again for future events Thank you! ”
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Abellimenti Strings

5.0 (36)
69 Verified bookings

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 126 miles from Mason City
  • $150+

Sam D. said “They were amazing ”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.89 (32)
54 Verified bookings

  • Madison, WI
  • Pianist / Viola Player
  • 192 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

Melissa C. said “Boris was a wonderful pianist and added a perfect element to our holiday event. Super elegant and professional. ”
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Drew Wiegman

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Wonder Lake, IL
  • Cellist / Viola Player
  • 252 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

Lynn S. said “Drew was everything we hoped for and more. His music 🎶 was moving, entertaining and uplifting!!!! He mesmerized the audience and the county club we had the celebration has already booked him for... ”

Yuqing Shi

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Viola Player
  • 267 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

Ian W. said “Yuqing is an inspiring musician who presents such a warmth in her personality and artistic ability. She is the kindest person I have worked with, and she is the easiest musician to work with I have... ”

  • Gurnee, IL
  • Woodwind Musician / Viola Player
  • 274 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

I’m a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and orchestrator with experience spanning performance, production, and technical music preparation. I handle everything...

Nicholas Mowry Music

2 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Viola Player
  • 275 miles from Mason City
  • $165+

Contact me for more information regarding private viola, violin, or composition lessons. I also can perform for weddings, recording sessions, solo or chamber...

Viola Across Genres

New member

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 288 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

A violist and multi-instrumentalist who composes and performs music across genres. Plays gigs ranging from classical to screamo, and is open-minded and...

  • Evanston, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 291 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

I am a classically trained violist, with experience is other genres like jazz and folk. I am comfortable fitting into any ensemble and can bring a duet...
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Quartetto Solo

4.99 (129)
Top Performer
155 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 297 miles from Mason City
  • $0 - $600

Myriam G. said “Adrian was a GEM! Don’t hesitate to book this amazing talent. My husband and I were celebrating our 40th birthdays & threw a Victorian Wig Party. Adrian’s talent was the cherry on top! He was... ”
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Windy City Strings

4.82 (26)
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Classical Ensemble / Viola Player
  • 297 miles from Mason City
  • $200 and up

Margaret O. said “Windy City Strings quartet played at my in-laws 60th wedding anniversary and made the event beautiful , peaceful, classy and enjoyed by all the guests . Extremely talented, hard working and simply... ”

Piotrowski Strings

4.99 (71)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Violinist / Viola Player
  • 297 miles from Mason City
  • $250-$2,000

Michele W. said “Immediate response to my quote request. Excellent communication throughout the process. On time and patiently waited when we were behind schedule. Played the song requested so well. This was a great... ”

Solo viola

2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 297 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

Violist and violinist of 17 years! Recent grad from Oberlin Conservatory looking to stay musically active. Available solo or with groups to play on week...

  • Chicago, IL
  • Viola Player
  • 297 miles from Mason City
  • Contact for rates

Classically trained and also experienced in performing other popular genres. Can also assemble other musicians depending on the client's request.

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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.