Repertoire Palette of Foreign Folk Choir Groups

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to study the specifics of the repertoire palette of foreign folk choirs. Achieving the goal involves determining not only the features of the current repertoire preferences of leading groups but also the prospects that may open up in view of the transformation of listeners' preferences and the demands of today’s audience. The research methodology, while determining the specifics of the repertoire of foreign folk choirs, involves the use of the method of synthesis, which outlines the range of works to which choirmasters turn. The method of analysis is used to study the specifics of the interpretation of folk sources by choirs. The scientific novelty of the research is the selection of foreign folk choirs that operate in Scotland, Britain, France, USA; defining their repertoire palette. Conclusions. The vocal style of the performers and the repertoire are of dominant importance in the formation of the creative face of the ensemble. The study of folk choirs that operate abroad, shows a significant spread of such compositions. Folk choirs were formed in Scotland, Great Britain, France and the USA. Their repertoire consists of folk songs (Celtic, Scottish, Gaelic) and original works, which testifies to the universality and diversity of groups. Some choirs use folk and academic vocal style, where the choice of one or another is determined by the repertoire. Attempts to fully reproduce the folklore layer of musical culture can be traced in the preservation of folk vocal style, type of voting, the fricative basis in the arrangements and so on. Promoting Ukrainian folklore as part of the repertoire of foreign folk choirs is seen as a promising direction. This will contribute to its dissemination, which is important for the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people.