THE INTEGRATION AND INNOVATION OF CHINESE CONFUCIANISM IN CONTEMPORARY UNIVERSITY MUSIC EDUCATION

Abstract

Confucianism is frequently described as a system of moral and social philosophy as opposed to a religion. Organizations and customs of society and inspirational aspirations of traditional Chinese society were established by Confucianism, which drew upon an old religious basis. Confucian principles offer a distinctive framework for enhancing the educational techniques in music education today as they place an emphasis on harmony, balance, and the moral development of individuals. This study investigates how Chinese Confucianism is incorporated and innovated in modern university music education. The study explores the ways in which a music curriculum could include Confucian concepts to help students improve their moral and cultural understanding in addition to their technical skills. The study focuses on creative methods for integrating contemporary teaching methods with classic Confucian principles. The results show that such a type of integration can foster a greater awareness of cultural heritage and social responsibility while also improving students' musical skills. In the end, the research prepares students for dealing with the challenges of a worldwide musical scene while staying anchored in their cultural identity by promoting a paradigm change in music education that promotes moral and creative growth.