DEPARTMENT OF MUSICOLOGY AND COMPOSITION

From the moment of its foundation and until the last years of his life, the Department of Theory of Music and Composition was headed by one of the founders of Kyrgyz professional musical art, People's Artist of the Kyrgyz SSR, laureate of the Toktogul State Prize, Professor M. Abdraev, who raised more than one generation of young composers. In different years, the department was subsequently headed by O. Ostrovskaya, V. Brailovsky, T. Ermatov, V. Roman, A. Pantelireiz, V. Gusev, E. Luzanova, K. Dyushaliev, K. Kaykiev. At the origins of the department were such outstanding teachers as A. Slezko, A. Dvilyansky, T. Sklyutovskaya, K. Moldobasanov, and A. Zhanibekov. Worthy continuers of creative ideas, study, and development of the department’s specialization have been such masters as V. Vasiliev, N. Kumskova, G. Baysabaeva, I. Dreit, A. Murzabaev, B. Alisherov, E. Chekhova, L. Muzhdabaeva, and others.

Over a 27-year period, the department’s staff has been replenished with new personnel; young teachers find understanding and support from wise mentors who help them master the specifics and features of professional skills necessary for the successful accomplishment of the department’s tasks. Currently, the Department of Musicology and Composition employs: Doctor of Arts, Professor, Honored Cultural Worker of the Kyrgyz Republic K. Dyushaliev; Candidate of Art Criticism, Associate Professor A. Zheschinsky; Senior Lecturer Z. Kyykeeva; Senior Lecturer T. Dooranov; Senior Lecturer N. Karymshakova; Senior Lecturer Gulmira Zholdoshbek kyzy; Senior Lecturer A. Alisherova; Senior Lecturer A. Abetekova; Lecturer G. Vinogradova. The department is headed by a young composer, graduate of the Moscow State Conservatory named after P.I. Tchaikovsky, B. Musaev.

The teachers build lecture courses and individual lessons in accordance with the recommendations of modern music science and methodology. The training of future specialists takes into account the possibilities of various directions: pedagogical, research, lecturing, musical propaganda, critical and editorial work. Graduates of the department are in demand and successfully work in all areas of culture, musical institutions, educational institutions, concert organizations, on radio and television, in music editorial offices and publishing houses, museums and archives, philharmonic societies and theaters. Students receive specialized training. The cycle of individual classes provides them with professional knowledge and skills necessary for the successful resolution of current problems in music education and the musical culture of the past and present.

Students combine academic studies with creative activity. Concerts featuring works by students have become a tradition, as have competitions for the creation of compositions in various musical genres. Student musicologists have established themselves as excellent hosts of concerts, competitions, festivals, and other events. Students and teachers of the department participate in various projects, republican and international conferences.

The conservatory’s library is regularly updated with educational and methodological materials created by department teachers. Students are also actively involved in the creation of modern textbooks with parallel translations into Kyrgyz and Russian. At present, the Department of Musicology and Composition continues to develop the foundations and traditions laid down by the great masters of the past, continuing their enthusiasm and commitment to the development of national musicology.

Preliminary creative selection and musical-theoretical requirements for applicants to the specialties "Musicology", "Composition", "Opera and Symphony Conducting".