Teaching concertmaster skills in the process of training a musician teacher

Abstract

The article is devoted to the actual problem of teaching concertmaster skills in the process of training a teacher-musician. The purpose of the study is to identify the features and methods of formation of professional skills of an accompanist among students of musical and pedagogical specialties. The methods of theoretical analysis, pedagogical observation, questionnaires and statistical data processing were used in the work. The research material was the experience of training concertmasters at the Music Faculty of the Moscow Pedagogical State University. As a result, the key competencies necessary for successful concertmaster activity were identified: technical skills, ensemble playing skills, the ability to quickly read from a sheet, knowledge of an extensive repertoire, and the ability to creatively interact with a soloist. A multi-stage training system has been developed, including individual lessons (at least 3 hours per week), work in a vocal and instrument class (from 12 to 20 hours), participation in concerts and competitions. Special attention is paid to the development of improvisation, transposition, and auditory matching skills. The effectiveness of the proposed methodology is confirmed by the results of a survey of graduates of the faculty, 78% of whom successfully work as concertmasters in music schools and colleges. Thus, an integrated approach to teaching concertmaster skills makes it possible to prepare highly qualified specialists who are ready for independent professional activity.