Development of vocal-choral skills in students in a multicultural educational environment

The article highlights the crucial need to instill in students a deep appreciation for their homeland, its people, and the diverse traditions, history, and culture of various ethnic groups. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing a critically thinking multicultural personality among students, which can be achieved through a multicultural educational environment. This environment comprises pedagogical conditions that foster interethnic and intercultural interaction, preparing students for a diverse world. The conducted research revealed that an artistic-educational environment plays a vital role in creating a multicultural educational environment. Folk singing, especially in a folk ensemble, is an essential aspect of this environment. Vocal work is particularly significant in a folk ensemble, requiring careful attention from both beginners and existing groups. To ensure success, the article identifies specific objectives and tasks for ensemble leaders. These include cultivating essential skills in participants, familiarizing singers with the vocal apparatus's structure and interaction, using comparison and association techniques in sound formation work, and observing specific conditions during vocal work. These conditions include conducting complex singing skill acquisition sessions and gradually increasing ensemble requirements to achieve optimal results.