This collection presents the materials of scientific and practical conferences organized by the Student Scientific and Creative Society of the Rostov State Conservatory .. C. In. Rachmaninoff and held May 11, 2016. and 17 May 2017. The publication reflects the results of scientific research on the problems of studying the cultural and historical processes of the evolution of musical art. The texts of the reports are published in the author's edition with the necessary technical editing. Responsibility for the accuracy of the information and the professional level is borne by the authors of the relevant materials . The collection is addressed to musicians, art managers, researchers, teachers, doctoral students, postgraduates, and students, as well as to a wide range of readers interested in the development of musical culture.