Conducting and choral training of higher education students in the context of digital transformation

Abstract

The article highlights the key aspects of the impact of digital transformation on conducting and choral education in the context of changes in the educational paradigm. The transformation of forms and methods of teaching disciplines of the conducting cycle is examined, in particular in the context of the implementation of distance and blended learning, which became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to be actively used in the post-quarantine period. Attention is drawn to the new opportunities offered by the digital environment to increase the effectiveness of the educational process: the use of video recordings, online platforms, digital scores, tools for self-assessment, and formative evaluation.
Special attention is paid to the practical experience of organizing individual and group lessons with conducting students: the implementation of video portfolios, peer assessment, interactive simulators, and online examinations. The role of digital technologies in the formation of individual educational trajectories is analysed, allowing for the consideration of each student’s level of preparation, needs, and professional orientation. The conclusions substantiate the expediency of integrating digital tools into the system of arts education, provided that the artistic and interpretive content of conductor training is preserved.