National theater in the aspect of M. D. Leontovych’s pedagogical activity in Tulchyn

Abstract

Modern complex socio-economic and cultural processes of development of the country are directed at radical renewal of Ukrainian society. The promising gradual development of the latest currents in the field of primary education in Ukraine has always been an important step for the native music and pedagogical science, because in order to use new technologies in practical activities, scientists need to consider in detail, analyze, systematize and adapt the past pedagogical experience of outstanding Ukrainian teachers-musicians. The problem of using the means of theatrical art in the practice of the modern school, which, according to Leontovych, contributes to the formation of important life values and active aesthetic activity, especially in younger schoolchildren, is topical in today's education.

Turning to the national traditions of the past experience of the theatrical aspect in the pedagogical activity of the teacher M. Leontovych is directed at the spiritual revival of the creative activity of the individual. The essence of the concepts of theatrical art, theatrical activity, theatrical play at school has been clarified; the main types of theatrical performances are given; the most used methods of stage adaptation are considered and the necessity of their use in classes is argued. Thanks to the universalism of the choral theater dramatization method, the teacher revealed the creative inclinations of students in the formation of individuality. Aspects of many creative studies on theatrical pedagogical activities of M. Leontovych require detailed study and innovative approaches in connection with current problems of music pedagogy, musicology, and music folklore.

The use of the aspect of theatrical art in regular music classes had a significant potential for the harmonious aesthetic development, especially of younger schoolchildren. The teacher in practice proved the evolutionary significance of theater and choral pedagogy (which has an analytical and synthetic character) and revealed the possibilities of influencing the emotional and sensory sphere of the student, equating theatrical art to children's play. The highlighted methods of M. Leontovych show that during the play the independent expression of personality is mostly manifested, and with the help of the group nature of theatrical activity, the emotional impact is enhanced, which inextricably goes along with inspiration, joy, and a sense of unity for the sake of a common cause.

Based on the analysis of M. Leontovych's pedagogical activity, it can be determined that the artist stood at the origins of children's theatrical choral art in Podilla at the beginning of the 20th century in the context of socio-cultural integration of Ukraine, but it has been proven a priori that the modern process of education is not yet sufficiently studied and needs further in-depth understanding