- Columbia, MD
- Violinist
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Viola Not Violin
Overview
Weddings, banquets and other events in addition to teaching private or group lessons. String quartet, piano quintet or trios also.
Reviews
7 reviews
Dominique J.
March 24, 2025Amazing
My husband and I were beyond satisfied with Nicholas' performance. The music was perfect, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how great he was. He was not only incredibly professional but also extremely accommodating, ensuring everything went smoothly.
Hired as: Viola Player, Violinist
Becca F.
March 14, 2022Incredibly Talented Violist
How often do you get to hear a violist play? Nicholas played for our wedding ceremony and did an incredible job. He was very responsive and easy to work with prior to the wedding and just played beautifully!! Can't recommend him enough.
Hired as: Viola Player
John O.
January 3, 2022Incredible Violist and Human
It was truly a privilege to work with Nicholas! He is exceedingly affable, professional, and a truly talented violist who helped to ensure my event was as special as possible! Would absolutely recommend his services to anyone in search of a terrific performer and person.
Hired as: Viola Player
Julian D.
December 19, 2021Highly Recommended
Nicholas was played beautifully as I proposed to my fiancé. He helped to make it a truly magical moment. She loved it! Highly recommended.
Hired as: Viola Player
Robin G.
June 19, 2021Marvelous Musician
Viola Not Violin provided wonderful music for our recent wedding. We worked with Nicholas, who met with us virtually to talk about our ceremony logistics and song preferences. He has a great repertoire and quickly learned the songs that we requested. He was kind, accommodating, and a terrific performer. We would recommend Viola Not Violin to any friend or family who may need their service.
Hired as: Viola Player
Booking information
Price range: $125-$1,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 120 minutes
What to expect
1. Classically trained
2. Experience in R&b and pop
3. Any social distanced events
About
Dynamic and energetic music instructor and professional symphonic musician, with over thirteen years of performance experience. Highly motivated educator of music and performer dedicated to creating exciting and welcoming learning environments. Well organized and able to develop positive relationships with parents, students and teachers to ensure success of students. Orchestral stringed instruments are my area of expertise and with my knowledge of many different areas of music, I plan to encourage those planning to make music a career.
Nicholas started playing the viola at age 11 in his six-grade year and has 12 years of performing experience. An Atlanta native, he discovered at an early age, his passion for music and decided to pursue the has received numerous awards, honors and accolades for his musical achievements. In 2013, he ranked in the top 10 in the state of Georgia in the GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) All-State Orchestra and was ranked in the top 2 at the county level. Nick was the first is his alma mater South Cobb High Schools’ history to be accepted into the Atlanta Symphony Orchestras’ Talent Development Program. In addition, he was also a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for the (phone number hidden)2 season. Currently a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Houston, he is a double major in music education and performance. Nicholas is currently under the instruction of Wayne Brooks, retired Principal violist of the Houston Symphony and has plans to attend graduate school following his bachelors.
Additional booking notes
I use a bluetooth speaker to play with background music if requested.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Past booked events
March 2025
22
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Baltimore, MD
March 2022
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Houston, TX
January 2022
01
Saturday
Surprise
12:30pm - 12:45pm
•
Houston, TX
December 2021
18
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:15pm
•
Houston, TX
12
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Houston, TX
November 2021
21
Sunday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Houston, TX
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Houston, TX
August 2021
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Houston, TX
03
Tuesday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Houston, TX
June 2021
13
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Houston, TX
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Houston, TX
May 2021
08
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Houston, TX
Set list
Traditional
Schubert - Ave Maria
Pachelbel Canon
Wedding March
Trumpet Tune
Somewhere over the rainbow
Popular
Paramore - The Only Exception
Paramore - Ain't it Fun
Paramore - Still into you
Bruno Mars - Marry You
Bruno Mars - Count on me
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
Lady Gaga - Speechless
Billie Elish - My Future
Ariana Grande - 34+35
Chandelier - Sia
Adele - Turning Tables
Adele - Hello
Adele - Chasing Pavements
Adele - Rolling in the deep
Adele - MAke you feel my love
Christina Perry - A Thousand Years
Rihanna - This is what you came for
Rihanna - California King Bed
Rihanna - Man Down
Sacred
The Prayer - Celine Dion
How Great Thou Art
Amazing Grace
He Wants it all
Alpha and Omega
Classical
Mozart - A little night of Music
Bach - Air on the G String
Flower Duet
R&B
Daniel Cesar - Get You
Stevie wonder - ribbon in the sky
Whitney houston - I have nothing
Whiteney houston - I will always love you
H.E.R - Best Part
Nelly - Dilemma
Mariah Carey - Touch my body
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
Holiday
Rudolph
We wish you a merry christmas
White christmas
Oh hanukkah
Christmas don't be late
This Christmas
Carol of the Bells
Green Sleeves
My Favorite things
Disney
Pocahontas - colors of the wind
Aladdin - A whole New world
Beauty and the best - Tale as old as time
Hercules - I won’t say I’m in love
Tangled - See the light
Setup requirements
None Needed
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