Adaptation of Russian choral conducting methods for Chinese students

the article examines the issues of adapting Russian approaches to choral conducting for Chinese students, analyzing the difficulties that arise and suggesting ways to solve them. The research was based on a comparative analysis of the features of music education and cultural traditions of the two countries, supplemented by the study of real-world experience in the implementation of methods. The main obstacles for Chinese students were not only language difficulties, but also differences in artistic perception. The difficulties are compounded by the lack of live interaction with choral groups and the need to master an unusual system of conducting techniques. An integrated approach is proposed to overcome the emerging problems. The translation of teaching materials should be accompanied by the inclusion of Chinese choral music samples in the program. Increasing the hours of practice with an emphasis on working out the technical elements will consolidate the skills. An important role is played by the organization of creative meetings with Russian masters, where students will be able to observe the application of techniques in real work with teams. The practical significance of the work lies in the creation of hybrid educational models that promote dialogue between musical cultures. Further research may be aimed at developing adaptive courses that combine Russian pedagogical practices with Chinese performing traditions. This synthesis opens up prospects for mutual enrichment of the repertoire and the formation of new approaches in the international educational space.

choral conducting, Russian methods, Chinese students, adaptation, musical education, cultural differences, language barrier, pedagogical approaches, repertoire