Theoretical Basis of Vocal Ensemble Performance

Abstract

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.28925/2518-766X.20172.4650

The article covers scientific bases of contemporary vocal performing as a specific genre of music culture.
The ontological, culturological, communicative and esthetical aspects of ensemble vocal performing are exhaustively presented.
The literary works on history and theory of ensemble performing have been analysed. The focus has been placed on ensemble forms of vocal performing and vocal instrumental ensembles. The term ‘ensemble’ has been defined and genre characteristics of contemporary vocal ensemble have been singled out with further analysis of their distinctive structural features and functions.
There have been studied the research works dedicated to the organizing methods as one of the professional training forms for students of classical and pedagogical universities. There have been defined the tasks of educational student vocal ensemble as a creative laboratory for the development of skills and vocal ensemble management techniques.
The author outlines the prospect of the use of accumulated scientific and practical experience of the vocal ensemble performance in the system of university education in the training of students in vocal performing and musical and pedagogical professions.