Art director and chief conductor of the National Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine (since 1984), National Artist of Ukraine, composer, laureate of the National Prize of Ukraine named after Taras Shevchenko (1992), Professor.

According to the decision of the Academic Council of the University, on April 28, 2016 awarded the title of Honorary Professor for his outstanding contribution to the development of academic folk art in Ukraine, promotion of its rich spiritual heritage and cultural traditions, the formation of spiritual potential of the younger generation, fruitful creative collaboration with teachers and students of the University.