Head of the Department:

Xakimova Feruzaxon Abdumanabovna

⌚ Reception days: Wednesday, Friday, 10:00–12:00

☎ Phone: 71 230 28 56

📧 e-mail:
Brief history of the department:
The department was established within the Faculty of Folk Art based on the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 4, 2012 No. 1771 “On the organization of the activities of Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture”. By the decision of the Academic Council of the Institute dated July 10, 2023 (No. 11), the department was reorganized under the Faculty of “Cinema, Television and Radio Arts” as the Department of “Instrumental Performance and Music Theory”.
The department specializes in training teachers of instrumental performance for professional educational institutions of the republic, including specialized schools of arts and culture and children’s music and art schools.
In addition, master’s degree specialists are trained in the specialty Folk Art (Instrumental Performance). After receiving a master’s degree, graduates may engage in scientific-pedagogical and research activities in higher education institutions and research organizations.
The department’s teachers continue scientific and creative activities while constantly improving their performing skills and regularly organize creative reporting concerts together with their students. They also strengthen cooperation with professional educational institutions of the republic by teaching on a part-time basis, providing methodological and practical assistance, and conducting master classes.
List of Bachelor’s degree programs:
  • 60112400 – Professional Education: Folk Art (Instrumental Performance)
List of Master’s specialties:
  • 70211901 – Folk Art (Instrumental Performance)
Subjects taught at the department:
1. Orchestra Class
2. Ensemble Class
3. Methodology of Working with Instrumental Groups
4. Fundamentals of Conducting. Conducting
5. Specialized Instrument
6. Study of Folk Instruments
7. Instrument Studies. Instrumentation
8. Modern Technologies in Music
9. Performance of Ancient Instruments
10. Conducting Practice
11. Music Theory
12. Solfeggio
13. Piano
14. Harmony
15. Analysis of Musical Works
16. Fundamentals of Maqom
Subjects taught in the Master’s program:
1. Methodology of Teaching Specialized Subjects
2. Theoretical Foundations of Managing Musical Ensembles
3. Practice of Ensemble Performance
4. Modern Computer Music Programs
5. History and Evolution of National Instruments
6. Fundamentals of Music Therapy
7. Innovations in Instrumental Performance
8. Musical Culture of the Amir Temur and Timurid Era
9. History and Theory of Maqom
Academic staff of the department:
The department employs 3 professors, 2 PhD doctors in Art Studies, 7 associate professors, 2 Honored Artists of Uzbekistan, 4 senior lecturers, 6 lecturers, as well as 3 leading concertmasters and 3 concertmasters:
Turatov Sobirjon Turdibekovich – Head of Department, Associate Professor
Tashmatov Urazali Gafurovich – Professor
Islamov Dilmurat Muxutovich – Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, Professor
Mullajonov Davlat Mavlonovich – Candidate of Art Studies, Associate Professor
Jumaev Sobirjon Saidovich – Professor (part-time)
Xudoyev G‘ani Muhammadovich – PhD in Art Studies, Acting Professor
Turg‘unova Nasiba Mamatovna – PhD in Art Studies, Associate Professor
Shermatov Komiljon Erkinovich – Honored Artist of Uzbekistan, Associate Professor
Sedix Tatyana Tomovna – Associate Professor
Xakimova Feruza Abdumanabovna – Associate Professor
Zuparova Fotima Rixsiyevna – Acting Associate Professor
Vaxidov Yusufjon Kadirovich – Acting Associate Professor
Beknazarov Xurshid Qaxramonovich – Acting Associate Professor
Arzibayeva Zuhra Ilyasovna – Senior Lecturer
Xudoyqulova Nilufar Xo‘jamurod qizi – Lecturer
Turatov Javohir G‘anisherovich – Lecturer
Qobilqoriyev Qudratilla Baxtiyor o‘g‘li – Lecturer
Rashidov Qaxromon Yo‘ldosh o‘g‘li – Lecturer
Abdullayev Shoxrux Berdimurodovich – Lecturer
State and international grants implemented at the department:
Professor Tashmatov Urazali Gafurovich – participant of the practical project A1-011 “Implementation of knowledge and traditions related to nature and the universe within intangible cultural heritage into the education system” (2015–2017);
Associate Professor Turatov Sobirjon Turdibekovich – participant of the practical project BV-Atex-2018-251 “Development of Uzbek-language speech software and a voice synthesizer enabling visually impaired persons to use computers, read and write texts” (2019).
Associate Professor Xakimova Feruza Abdumanabovna – participant of the practical project “Creation of a multimedia product aimed at increasing the social activity of children with disabilities through choreographic art” (2022).
Scientific works of the department (list of textbooks, monographs and teaching manuals published in the last 5 years):
1. U.Toshmatov, X.Beknazarov “Instrument Studies”, Textbook. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. Tashkent-2018.
2. S.T.Turatov “Study of Folk Instruments”. Teaching manual. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. Tashkent-2018.
3. Ibrohimov O.A., Xudoyev G‘.M. History of Music. Teaching manual. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. 2018.
4. Ibrohimov O.A. Fundamentals of Maqom. Teaching manual. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. 2018.
5. Ibrohimov O.A. Solfeggio. Teaching manual. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. 2018.
6. Turg‘unova N.M., Arzibayeva Z.I. Music Theory. Teaching manual. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. 2018.
7. Sedix T.T. Piano. Teaching manual. Navro‘z Publishing House. 2019.
8. Turg‘unova N.M. Instrumental Performance (Dutor). Teaching manual. Namangan Publishing House. 2019.
9. Shermatov K.E. Specialized Instrument (Qanun). Teaching manual. 2019.
10. Xakimova F.A. Specialized Instrument. Teaching manual. Navro‘z Publishing House. 2019.
11. Turg‘unova N.M. Instrumental Performance (Dutor). Teaching manual. 2nd edition. Turon-Iqbol Publishing House. 2020.
12. Mamajonova H.R., Muhsinova N.I. Harmony. Teaching manual. Ishonchli Hamkor Publishing House. 2021.
13. Islamov D.M. Specialized Instrument. Teaching manual. Fan va Ta’lim Poligraf Printing House. Tashkent-2022.
14. Islamov D.M. Specialized Instrument (Basic Doira Performance). Teaching manual. Fan va Ta’lim Poligraf Printing House. 2022.
15. Beknazarov X.Q. Specialized Instrument (for dutor class). Teaching manual. Tamaddun Publishing House. 2022.
16. Zuparova F.R. Ensemble Class. Teaching manual. Fan va Ta’lim Poligraf Printing House. 2022.
17. Q.B.Qobilqoriyev “Methodology of Working with Instrumental Ensembles”. Teaching manual. Fan va Ta’lim Poligraf Printing House. 2022.
18. Mullajonov D.M. Harmony. Methodological manual. O‘zDSMI Publishing House. 2022.
19. Mullajonov D.M. Analysis of Musical Works. Methodological manual. O‘zDSMI Publishing House. 2022.
20. Xudoyev G‘.M. Solo Singing (based on Bukhara songs). Fan Publishing House. 2022.
21. Xudoyev G‘.M. Solo Singing (based on Bukhara Mavrigi). Donishmand Ziyosi Publishing House. 2023.
22. Xudoyev G‘.M. Solo Singing (based on Bukhara songs). 2nd edition. Donishmand Ziyosi Publishing House. 2023.
23. Jumayev S.S., Turatov J.G‘. Practice of Ensemble Performance. Teaching manual. Donishmand Ziyosi Publishing House. 2023.
24. Turatov J.G‘. Orchestra Class. Teaching manual. Donishmand Ziyosi Publishing House. 2023.
Scientific and practical partners of the department:
• Institute of Art Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
• Research Institute of Cultural Studies and Intangible Cultural Heritage;
• Yunus Rajabi Uzbekistan National Institute of Music Art;
• Uzbekistan State Conservatory;
• Union of Composers and Bastakors of Uzbekistan;
• Uzbekistan State Philharmonic Society;
• Uzbekistan State Symphony Orchestra;
• Children’s Music and Art Schools of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
• Republican professional educational institutions (specialized schools of arts and culture, specialized lyceums);
• Center for Supporting Talented Youth
Cooperation with enterprises and organizations:
• Institute of Art Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
• Research Institute of Cultural Studies and Intangible Cultural Heritage;
• Union of Composers and Bastakors of Uzbekistan;
• Uzbekistan State Philharmonic Society;
• Uzbekistan State Symphony Orchestra;
• Center for Supporting Talented Youth