Emily Yarascavitch is a fiddler/violinist specializing in Canadian Old Time Fiddling, Kashubian Fiddling, Old-Time, Celtic, Country, and Classical Violin. Her ability to improvise allows her to confidently collaborate with other artists in varying genres. She is also a professional Ottawa Valley Step-dancer.
She currently tours internationally with The StepCrew, “Canada's Premiere Celtic Music and Dance Show”. She spent nine years professionally touring North America with the Tartan Terrors, “North America's Premiere Celtic Event”. She has also toured with Jay Andrews (Shreem X Celtic Remix), The Scott Woods Band!
Emily is an in-demand music instructor in Oshawa ON, offering lessons in Violin, Fiddle, Step-dance and Music Theory. She is a 2020 - 2024 Readers' Choice Diamond Winner in the categories: "Best Music Instructor" and "Best Music Instruction Service".
As a classical musician she has completed Advanced Theory and playing examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Emily has earned titles such as Junior Canadian Champion, Grand Masters Junior Showcase Performer, a two time Canadian Open Duet Champion, and a multi Canadian Grand Masters finalist.
She has worked on several session recordings as a soloist and with string ensemble. Emily released her debut Album My Passion in 2009 and released a EP with trio Branches of Silver in 2015.
“A first-class fiddler and step-dancer and a pleasure to hear. ”
