SHEVCHENKO A. Formation of teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture at pop singing classes

The thesis provides theoretical generalization and a new solution to the scientific problem of forming teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture at pop singing classes. The essence and component structure of the concept of “vocal-jazz culture of teenagers” is revealed, the state of elaboration of the problem of forming teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture in the domestic and foreign pedagogy is clarified, the methodology of forming teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture at pop singing classes is developed and theoretically substantiated, the criteria, indicators and levels of formation of teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture are determined, the effectiveness of the methodology of forming teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture at pop singing classes in music schools and extracurricular activities of general secondary education institutions is experimentally tested. The essence of the concept of “vocal-jazz culture” is revealed, which is interpreted as a complex integrated quality of the personality, which is determined by a harmonious combination of motivation and values, abilities, knowledge and skills of a jazz singing performer and is an important condition for successful vocal-jazz activities. The specifics of vocal-jazz culture of the personality is determined. It requires vocal control, ability to improvise, knowledge of the manner of performing pop and jazz music, possession of a number of techniques and special specific touches of sound-making, developed harmonic and melodic hearing, good memory, quick thinking, creative imagination, experience of singing of a large number of different works of pop and jazz music, etc. The author’s interpretation of the structure of vocal-jazz culture of teenagers is developed, which includes the following components. The methodology of forming teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture. The developed methodology and diagnostic tools for determining the levels and dynamics of teenagers’ vocal-jazz culture formation can be used in specialized music schools and within secondary schools in extracurricular activities. Methods and techniques of vocal-jazz culture can be used in higher school in teaching methods of music education. The results of the study can be taken into account in research, in developing curricula and manuals for pupils and students.