The role and significance of the traditional singing subject in maqam-specialized boarding schools

This article analyzes the role and significance of the traditional vocal performance subject in maqam-specialized boarding schools. It highlights the pedagogical, aesthetic, and spiritual-educational aspects of teaching traditional singing in the process of transmitting maqam art, which is an essential part of Uzbek national musical heritage, to the younger generation. The study also examines the development of students’ respect for national musical culture, the formation of performance skills, and the continuation of the master-apprentice tradition. From a scientific and pedagogical perspective, the article substantiates the place, content, and practical importance of traditional vocal performance within the educational process.