The study of musical art as a factor in the preservation and development of cultural heritage

Abstract

This study aimed to identify contemporary approaches to integrating traditional music into music education in Kazakhstan and to assess their impact on the preservation of cultural heritage. A comprehensive methodological framework was employed, incorporating content analysis of academic studies, teaching materials, multimedia platforms, portals, official websites, YouTube channels, and regulatory documents; comparative analysis of educational models in China, Ireland, Japan, Finland, and South Korea; the historical-genetic method to explore the interaction between traditional and modern music in Kazakhstan; as well as systems and prognostic approaches. The study revealed key trends in the integration of traditional music into Kazakhstan’s educational process. It was found that, under conditions of globalisation, initiatives aimed at adapting traditional music to contemporary learning formats, including the use of digital technologies and multimedia platforms, acquire particular importance. The analysis of international experience demonstrated that the successful integration of traditional music into educational models abroad is achieved through the inclusion of folk music in compulsory curricula, the active application of interdisciplinary approaches, and the encouragement of creative initiatives. The need for a comprehensive approach to the preservation of musical heritage was substantiated, encompassing educational, cultural, and technological components. Promising strategies for the development of music education were identified, with a focus on safeguarding and revitalising Kazakhstan’s traditional musical culture. The findings highlight the importance of designing an integrated educational strategy aimed at preserving traditional music, while the results obtained may be applied in improving curricula and shaping state policy in the field of cultural heritage.