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About
Dascha
The
name Dascha comes from the nickname David received
as a
child. As a young violin student,
his mother lovingly compared
him to the concert violinist
Jascha Heifitz. Now, Dascha
Productions is a company
that specializes in excellent
quality musical programs, private
lessons, and more.
Dascha Productions offers performances, music
CDʼs and private music lessons. All of the products
and services at Dascha Productions come from
Davidʼs love and passion for music.
David Tovey:
As a music teacher, David finds great joy
in training students of
all ages. His 35 years of teaching experience
include; Suzuki
violin lessons, public school keyboard classes
for both adults
and children, public school string classes,
and private lessons.
He currently teaches keyboard and strings in
Widefield School District #3.
Dr. Tovey has authored a violin book for beginners
called Songs for the Young Violinist.
As a performer, David is experienced as a violinist,
violist, and
vocalist. In the past, he performed both as
a violinist and
violist with the Ft. Wayne Philharmonic.
He currently performs
as a violinist and sings in programs of his
own creation, as
well as with the Opera Theater of the Rockies
and the
Colorado Springs Chorale.
Creating music is also a passion of Dr. Tovey's.
He has published a number of musical compositions
for string orchestras, and
has recorded several albums including Soulfloat,
Heart's Desire, and The Heart of
God.
David holds three degrees in music; a Bachelor
of Music
Education from Bowling Green State university,
a Master of
Music - performance from the Cleveland Institute
of Music, and
a Doctor of Arts specializing in music theory
and composition
from the University of Northern Colorado.
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