April Verch

Who is April Verch?

April Verch is a Canadian fiddler and step dancer born and raised in the community of Rankin, Ontario, located approximately 15 km southwest from Pembroke, Ontario. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston before embarking on her professional career. While she is best known for playing traditional Ottawa Valley style fiddle tunes, Verch's repertoire branches into many other fiddle styles. She has appeared as performer and teacher at Mark O'Connor's Fiddle Camps.

1997 Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion

1998 Canadian Open Fiddle Champion.

2010 Performer at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.