Julie Sakharova

Julie Sakharova is an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), specializing in violin performance and chamber music. She is a member of the Arianna String Quartet and has held roles including Assistant Concertmaster of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Sakharova holds degrees from Moscow’s Central Special Music School, Oberlin College, Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music. Her performances have been featured on major radio stations including WQXR (New York) and KWMU (St. Louis).

Research interests include classical music pedagogy, violin technique, and the cognitive aspects of musical performance. She has presented at national conferences such as the American String Teacher Association and Missouri Music Educators Association, focusing on ensemble-building and technical training. Sakharova’s recordings include works by Sean Hickey and George Gershwin, with notable performances of commissioned pieces like Ampersand.

Awards include first prizes at the International Competition for Eastern/Central European Music and the Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition. She actively engages in educational outreach through masterclasses at institutions like the University of Iowa and Music Mountain Chamber Series, while maintaining residencies at conservatories including Peabody and Oberlin.