Methodical competence of the future leader of the vocal ensemble: categorical analysis of the problem

The article reveals the features of such concept as «The vocal ensemble future leader methodological competence». It is necessary to distinguish such concepts as «preparedness» and «competence». The essence of the following concepts was revealed: «competence», «pedagogical competence», «methodical competenc», the essence analysis and structure of the vocal ensemble has been carried out. The professional competence of a modern specialist is a complex multi-component concept. Researchers come to the common opinion that methodological competence is an integrative set of knowledge, skills, and abilities that characterize the personality and mediate the specialist professional experience, it is knowledge in the didactics field, teaching methods. Vocal training is a complex process, the training of the vocal ensemble future leader is impossible without it. The concept of «ensemble» is polysemantic. In musical performance - it means any joint performance of a musical work. Therefore, such combinations as trio, quartet, quintet, and others are called ensembles. The vocal ensemble future leader must know the theoretical material and be acknowledged about the methods of working with the vocal ensemble. In the educational-professional program 025.00.02 «Solo singing» of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education the program, general and professional competences are specified. The purpose of the program is to prepare a competent competitive artist of the ensemble, a teacher of primary specialized art schools, capable of concert-performing and vocal-pedagogical activities. Provide higher vocal education with the possibility of teaching in primary specialized art schools. Vocal-methodical competence is defined as mastery of the method of voice production, methods of development of vocal technique, singing culture, creative potential of the singer. Knowledge of the principles of classification of singing voices and the ability to correctly determine the type of singer's voice. Ability to design vocal and pedagogical repertoire for different types of singing voices (children, adults). Possession of methods of work on vocal exercises, vocals, vocal works of various form, genre, style. Ability to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the process of teaching solo singing in primary specialized art schools.