History of participation of students of Bukovinian State Medical University in the “Trembita” ensemble

Abstract

The Folk Amateur Song and Dance Ensemble “Trembita” has been started in 1963 exclusively by the talented students of the Chernivtsi Medical Institute. In 1965 it was awarded the title “Amateur Folk Song and Dance Ensemble”. The team of ensemble have won many diplomas and certificates for active participation in music discourse of our region and many thanks for the development of amateur folk art in Bukovina. Participants of the “Trembita” song and dance ensemble study the best samples of folk art, get acquainted with the folklore diversity of our region. The golden fund of the ensemble are: the ceremonial composition “Feast of the Lumberjack”, vocal and choreographic performance “Carpathian Chants”, “On Ivan Kupala”, “Autumn Polonsky Movement”, as well as many magnificant Bukovinian songs and dances. The aim of the study is to analyze the motives of BSMU students' participation in the activities of the “Trembita” Folk Amateur Song and Dance Ensemble. Research methodology. The article uses descriptive, bibliographical and historical comparative methods. Conclusions. The analysis of scientific literature and some scientific researches and documentary data show the importance of participation of BSMU student youth in the folk amateur “Trembita” song and dance ensemble. The amateur activities of the student youth of the university contribute to the enhancement of “personal status”, the satisfaction of prestigious needs, that is to be more educated, intellectually developed, spiritually enriched person with an active “I-concept”. The involvement of medical students is essential in developing high moral and spiritual qualities of the individual required in the doctor’s profession