CYCLE OF CONDUCTORS AND CHOIR DISCIPLINES IN THE SYSTEM OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF THE FUTURE TEACHER-MUSICIAN

Abstract

The problem of training a future music teacher in the field of conducting and choral art is considered and the role of the cycle of conducting and choral disciplines in this process is highlighted. The views of scientists on the tasks in various aspects of music teacher training are analyzed: organizational, methodological, theoretical, practical.The components of conducting and choral training are indicated. The criteria are highlighted and the essence of the indicators of the state of conducting and choral training of higher education students is characterized. The key provisions of the theory and practice of professional activity of the future music teacher are highlighted. It was found that the conducting and choral training of the future music teacher at the present stage is the unity and complex relationship of pedagogical, organizational and artistic and creative processes.Structuring the content of conducting and choral disciplines is proposed in order to identify and eliminate shortcomings in the study of disciplines. It is noted that the main purpose of conducting and choral disciplines is to form qualities that provide the opportunity for professional and pedagogical activities (vocal and choral, performing) and in preparation for the most common type of children's art - singing.The teacher-musician must be able to operate with a certain baggage of theoretical knowledge, the basics of practical training to work with the choir, performing culture, conducting technique and pedagogical skills in future professional musical activities.The role of the disciplines of the conductor-choir cycle in the acquisition of knowledge and practical skills in professional activities is determined and the relationship between the disciplines of this cycle is indicated. The main tasks of each component and its significance in mastering the conducting and choral skills are highlighted. The priority of practical activity in comparison with mastering the theoretical material is emphasized. It was found that conducting and choral training is one of the important areas in the structure of professional training of future music teachers in music and pedagogical institutions.