It seems that the music of Bax is mostly remembered by his early tone poems, in particular the trio of Tintagel, November Woods and Garden of Fand. Connoisseurs and scholars of Bax will name his symphonic cycle which is already less known by the general public and beyond that the odd chamber work will be known by the members of its representing instrument. Of these instruments the viola seems to hold a special role throughout Bax’s output. When starting my research into Bax’s work, I quickly realized that his interest towards the instrument, far from containing itself to the sonatas and other chamber works, is also felt throughout his orchestral writing. Therefore, a selection of works from different genres is analyzed from the perspective of the viola part to highlight the composer’s choices pertaining said instrument. Thus, the aim of this paper is to present a somewhat complete view of the role the viola takes in all of his music.