Madina Rashidova is an Uzbek oboist from the Kashkadarya region of Uzbekistan. Raised in a non-musical family, she discovered her passion for music early. At 12, she was accepted into the Military Academic Lyceum of the National Guard of Uzbekistan, where she began playing the oboe. During her studies, she won several national and international music competitions. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Musicology and Oboe Performance in 2023 from the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. Currently, Madina is pursuing a Master of Music in Oboe Performance at Colorado State University, where she serves as Principal Oboist of the CSU Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Symphony. She has received multiple honors, including winning the CSU Concerto Competition. Passionate about both performance and research, Madina is dedicated to sharing Uzbekistan’s rich musical heritage with international audiences and growing as a performer, educator, and cultural ambassador.