On February 19, the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University held an International Scientific and Practical Conference titled «Current Issues of Vocal Performance in the Music Education System». The event was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Galina Zhumabekovna Karamoldaeva, a prominent Cultural Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, holder of the Order of «Kurmet», and Professor.
The event was organized by the Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, the Department of Choreography and Art Management, and the Department of Music. The main objective of the conference was to discuss the development of vocal performance in music education, explore modern trends and pedagogical practices, and comprehensively examine the scientific and creative legacy of the Professor.
Following the conference, a concert program titled «Art as a Model for Youth» was held in honor of the celebrant. During the formal ceremony, Beibitkul Karimova, Chair of the Board – Rector of the University, delivered a congratulatory speech, highlighting Professor Karamoldaeva’s significant contributions to national art and the education system.
The anniversary evening was attended by Tungyshbay Zhamankulov, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan; Kazyna Aimagambetkyzy, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, professor; Aigaisha Isagulova, Honored Worker of Culture of Kazakhstan; Ulzhan Ainakulova, Honored Artist of Kazakhstan; Gulnar Amanzhanova, Honored Worker of Culture of Kazakhstan; Daulet Uash, Honored Worker of Culture of Kazakhstan, as well as the professor's students and prominent cultural figures, who delivered heartfelt congratulations.
The evening, rich in cultural depth, served as a significant spiritual and educational milestone and concluded with a festive concert.
It is worth noting that Galina Karamoldaeva is one of the founders of the legendary vocal-instrumental ensemble «Aigul». During her years at the university, she made a substantial contribution to teacher training and initiated the opening of the «Choreography» and «Cultural and Leisure Work» degree programs.