Modern methodological approaches to teaching choral conducting in higher educational institutions of Russia 1Hu Xiaolin,

the article discusses modern methodological approaches to teaching choral conducting in universities. The purpose of the study is to identify the most effective methods that will help students develop the necessary professional skills and confidently work with the choir. The study analyzed classical and modern approaches to teaching, including traditional schools of choral conducting and innovative author's methods that are used in educational practice. The article explores the possibilities of digital technologies and multimedia resources that make the learning process more flexible, accessible and interactive, which contributes to better assimilation of the material and the disclosure of students' creative potential. The research objectives included the study of the theoretical foundations of conducting, the study of practical methods of interaction with the choral group, as well as the analysis of the use of digital tools in the formation of professional competencies of future conductors. The paper provides examples of the successful use of modern methods in the educational process and offers recommendations for their implementation in teaching practice. The research results can be useful for teachers in developing curricula and teaching aids, as well as for students seeking to improve their conducting skills. The practical significance of the research lies in the application of the described methods in universities, which contributes to improving the quality of professional training of students and their adaptation to modern requirements of musical and performing activities.

choral conducting, methodological approaches, teaching methods, higher school, music education, music pedagogy