The Works of Contemporary Composers in the Teaching Repertoire of the Music Institutions: Mastering Problem

Abstract

the article’s subject is avant-garde music of the 20th century and problem of its mastering in educational process in music institutions. The purpose of the work is providing the methodological recommendations for the mastering of avant-garde music in the training of music educators. The results of the work are follow: there have been detailed examination of the basic concepts and artistic and aesthetic principles, as well as the expressive means of this music, the problems of perception of modern compositions and its presentation in the educational process of institutions, the analysis and performance of avant-garde music, the theory of modern composition, the evolution of the piano performing style. Novelty of this article consists of scientific and practical results of music teachers’ work achieved by researchers, develops advanced ideas of domestic and foreign authors, but first of all it is designed to solve the main dilemma of art and education: the stylistic restriction of music, mastered by future music educators; the availability of highly artistic musical works that require conventional performing skills, and their absence in the teaching and concert repertoire of musicians; insufficient use of educational potential of avant-garde music in the training of music educators. Conclusions: piano music of American minimalist composers provides a comprehensive education of future music educators in the field of history and theory of music, the evolution of the musical language and performing style, students’ mastering of special competencies, thereby contributing to the formation of students’ universal professional performing skills and abilities.