THE CONCEPT OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN FRANCE

Abstract

The article considers the main provisions of the French music education system. The ideas of French teachers are highlighted. It is determined that professional training of musicians is carried out in schools, universities, and conservatories in France. It is noted that musical education is based on the principles of accessibility, democracy, and professionalism. It is emphasized that the process of integrating Ukrainian music education into the educational space of Europe actualizes the need to study the experience of French music education. After all, the exchange of experience contributes to the training of music education applicants, their professional training, and the acquisition of professional competencies. It is noted that continuous musical education begins with the preschool period. It is emphasized that this stage involves the synthesis of arts - singing, rhythm, and fine arts. It is determined that special attention is paid to the formation of children's vocal skills. It is found out that music is a mandatory academic discipline in primary school. It was determined that special emphasis in this period is focused on solo and ensemble performance, elementary music making on various musical instruments. It was found out that musical education in the lyceum is aimed at further integration of applicants into the university environment. As before, the basis of musical education is vocal art. It was determined that the study of music theory is of particular importance. It was emphasized that both in past centuries and today the Paris Higher National Conservatory of Music and Dance is a center of musical education. It was found out that among the main requirements for the performance of works by applicants for education are artistic sophistication, richness of nuance, articulation. It was determined that the institution maintains a dialogue between the past and the present, historical heritage and innovations in musical creativity. It was emphasized that the Paris Higher National Conservatory of Music and Dance remains a large-scale organizer of competitions, festivals, master classes, seminars.