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”. Career highlights include:
- Guest Artist with Ally the Piper
- Multiple Fundraising Performances with Col. Chris Hadfield
- PBS special with The StepCrew at the Redlands Bowl California
- Performing for the Tanaiste of Ireland in NYC with The StepCrew
- Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs St. Patrick's Day Game with The StepCrew
- Performing with Daniel James McFadyen and Band!
She spent nine years professionally touring North America with the Tartan Terrors, “North America's Premiere Celtic Event”. She has also toured with Haggis X-1, Jay Andrews (Shreem X Celtic Remix), and 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 2020-2026 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 and holds a Minor in 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.
Emily released her debut Album in 2009 at age 14 titled “My Passion” and released an EP with trio Branches of Silver in 2015. She has since worked on several session recordings as a soloist and with string ensemble.
Examples of freelance work:
- I Wrote a Letter - Haggis X-1
- Pour Me - Owen Barney
- The Holy Gasp - First Violin in Full Orchestra
- Cry Havoc - Eclectic Revival
“A first-class fiddler and step-dancer and a pleasure to hear. ”
