DEPARTMENT OF KYRGYZ TRADITIONAL MUSIC AND FOLK INSTRUMENTS
- S. S. Kirekechova - Head of Department, Senior Lecturer, Honored Cultural Figure of the Kyrgyz Republic
- A. U. Kasabolotov - Dean, Senior Lecturer, Acting Associate Professor
- I. B. Suerkulova - Senior Lecturer, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Zh. O. Aysayev - Senior Lecturer, Distinguished Worker in Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Acting Associate Professor
- P. Sh. Ibraeva - Senior Lecturer
- N. A. Asankanov - Senior Lecturer, Acting Associate Professor
- F. G. Valiev - Senior Lecturer, Acting Associate Professor
- B. B. Alisherov - Senior Lecturer, Distinguished Worker in Education and Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic, Acting Associate Professor
- N. Uraliev - Senior Lecturer, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic
- T. M. Murataliev - Professor, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic
- B. Adysheva - Senior Lecturer, Distinguished Worker in Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic
- A. Zh. Kydyrbaeva - Senior Lecturer, Distinguished Worker in Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Ch. M. Melibekova - Lecturer
- A. V. Makarov - Accompanist
- A. B. Komanova - Accompanist
- A. Kadyrkulova - Accompanist
- M. Korpotaeva - Accompanist
The Department of Kyrgyz Traditional Music and Folk Instruments of the K. Moldobasanov Kyrgyz National Conservatory was established in 1993, along with the opening of the Conservatory. The department includes classes: komuz, kyl kyyak, choor, chopo choor, sybyzgy, zhetigen, prima kyyak, domra, bass kyyak, classical guitar, button accordion, accordion.
From the very beginning, the best musicians and teachers of the Kyrgyz Republic worked at the department: People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor T. Murataliev; People's Artist of the USSR, Professor S. Tokhtakunova; Honored Cultural Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor D. M. Nazarmatov; Honored Cultural Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor K.Sh. Jackshenov; Honored Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic, Professor Sh. Toktonaliev; Associate Professor Zh. Sultanmamytov; Associate Professor Febenchuk Yu.I.; People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic B. S. Tilegenov; People's Artist of the Kyrgyz Republic N. Nyshanov; B. Chityrbaev; R. Zhumabaev; N. Orozalieva, and others.
The department trains highly qualified specialists—performers and teachers—who successfully work in orchestras, ensembles, and music educational institutions across the Kyrgyz Republic.
Over the course of its existence, the department has trained and graduated performers who have participated in international and national competitions and festivals.
Graduates and students of the department regularly participate in state events.
The department's educational and methodological foundation is formed by curricula and manuals incorporating the best achievements in the fields of national and international performing and pedagogical arts.
The department's faculty are invited to serve as jurors at international and national competitions, as well as chairs of state examination committees.
All faculty members teach academic subjects professionally, continually improve their teaching skills, and regularly attend conferences, seminars, and master classes. The department staff, drawing on accumulated experience, carries out teaching, scientific and educational activities in accordance with the norms and traditions of the conservatory.