musicians

DASHA MOLOKSHER-OSKOLKOV
Violin

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Dasha was born in Russia, Moscow, in 1991. She has moved to Australia with her family in 1996. Her first violin lessons began when she was five and a half under the direction of her grandparents, respected Russian violin pedagogues. Dasha has won many Esteddfod competitions and Musical Society of Victoria Awards starting from early age.

At 11 years old Dasha won Dick Teychenne Memorial Scholarship in Open Section of Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod and was awarded AMusA in violin. Two years later she gained LMusA with distinction. In 2004 she was awarded Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship presented by Australian Strings Association. Also in 2004 Dasha was awarded full scholarship to the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. Later in the year 2004 she has received a full academic and music scholarship at Firbank Grammar School, where she has been studying since 2005. She was also offered a scholarship as a Young Academy Musician at “Young Academy” based in National Academy of Music in 2005. Dasha has studied her principal instrument, violin, with Alice Waten, Head of Strings at ANAM.

In July 2005 Dasha was invited to perform at the 3MBS FM "30th Anniversary Celebration Concert and Outside Broadcast" at BMW Edge in Melbourne. In 2006 Dasha has received First Prize in String Section | 25 years and under as well as Concerto Section at Dandenong Festival Of Music and Art for Youth. Since 2006 Dasha has been studying with Melbourne University Professor, Nelli Shkolnikova.

Education

Awards

2001
The Musical Society of Victoria - High Commendation in the 18 years and under/Willsher Memorial Award for strings

2002
The Musical Society of Victoria - Second Prize in the Stella Nemet Award for Strings | 12 years and under
Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod - First Prize in String Solo Section | 12 years and under
Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod - Second Prize in both the Instrumental Concerto (open) Section and String Solo (open) Section.
Dandenong Festival Of Music and Art for Youth - won The Jean Beddoe Memorial Award in Solo Violin | 12 years and under

2003
The Musical Society of Victoria - First Prize in the Stella Nemet Award for Strings | 12 years and under
Waverley Music Eisteddfod - First Prize in Strings section | 16 years and under
Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod - won Dick Teychenne Memorial Scholarship

2004
The Musical Society of Victoria - First Prize in the Betty Sampford Award for Strings | 15 years and under
Dandenong Festival Of Music and Art for Youth - Second Prize in String Section | 25 years and under
Winner of Paul McDermott Violin Scholarship presented by Australian Strings Association.

Performances

Although Dasha is only 15 years old, she really surprises people with a mature performance and great technique. Performing with Gypsy Swing, Concertino Trio and Tzigani she has developed into a most unusual and successful member of these bands, winning the hearts of her audience. Dasha is a versatile violinist. She maintains a highly professional attitude weather she is performing as a soloist in a recital or joins other musicians in a journey through world music tunes.

2004 CONCERT FOR BESLAN
2004 FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION
2004 FUNDRISING CONCERT FOR THE GIPPSLAND GRAMMAR FOUNDATION

2004 - Czech House with "Gadjo Tzigani"
2004 - Czech House - Solo concert - "Classical Journey"
2004 - BMW Edge Federation Square with- "Gadjo Tzigani"
2003 - Kingston Arts Centre - Solo Concert - "Classical Journey"
2003 - Czech House with "Concertino Trio"
2003 - APOLLO BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL with Concertino Trio
2002 - Czech House with "Concertino Trio"
2002 - Kingston Arts Centre " Gifted Children in Concert"
2001 - Chapel Off Chapel with "TZIGANI"
2001 - MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL with "TZIGANI" ClubSpiegel