MUSICAL ART IN THE CONTEXT OF HIGHER EDUCATION: THEORY, METHODOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF WORKING WITH A COLLECTIVE

Abstract

The relevance of the topic lies in the necessity of forming a new type of art specialist – not only a performer, but also an organiser, a leader capable of working in conditions of team creativity, interdisciplinary interaction, and openness to innovation. In today's context of art education development, an important task of higher education institutions is to form highly qualified professionals capable of creative activity, professional mobility and effective communication within the artistic environment. One of the key elements of this training is work with a musical collective, covering the practical, methodological and theoretical training of future musicians, teachers, conductors and organisers of cultural and artistic processes. This article examines the fundamentals of organising and managing a musical ensemble in higher education institutions. The theoretical foundations, methodological approaches, and specific features of the practical implementation of the educational process in the field of musical art are analysed. The key pedagogical principles and psycho-pedagogical aspects that affect the effectiveness of working with the collective are identified. The article addresses the issues of structure, functioning, interaction of members of a musical ensemble, as well as the role of the leader in creating a favourable creative environment. Modern trends and technologies used in the process of forming professional skills of future musicians are analysed. The practical aspects of organising the rehearsal process, selecting repertoire, planning study time and features of preparing for concert performances are considered. Special attention is given to the issues of psycho-pedagogical interaction in the student environment, formation of motivation, the development of leadership qualities, responsibility, and cooperation in the conditions of creative collaboration. The article also highlights the peculiarities of participants' adaptation to different artistic formats and styles. The importance of the practical training as an integral part of the process of professional training of future music leaders is emphasised. The aim of this article is to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of the process of organising, methodology and practical work with a musical collective in a higher education institution in the context of modern educational and artistic requirements.Methodology. Given the increasing cultural demand in society and the need for highly qualified specialists in the field of art education, the issue of methodological support for working with a musical ensemble becomes especially significant. The scientific substantiation of the methodology for managing musical collectives, the identification of psycho- pedagogical factors for their effective functioning, and the introduction of practice-oriented forms of education in student training are all key to the successful professional development of future specialists. The scientific novelty of this study is a comprehensive understanding of musical art as a component of the professional training of future specialists in higher education. For the first time, the integration of theoretical foundations, methodological approaches and practical aspects of working with a musical collective into a single educational model that meets the modern requirements of artistic pedagogy has been carried out. Effective pedagogical conditions for the formation of students' artistic and creative competence through collective musical activities have been identified and substantiated. The research materials can be useful for teachers, students, conductors, organisers of cultural and educational activities, as well as for all those working in the field of music education.