Abstract
The Reflection of the Amateur Music Education in Primary Schools to the Musical Behaviours of the Students
In this study the influences of the amateur music education which is provided in support of the general music education in primary schools to the students’ education on acquiring a musical character and knowledge, listening to music, musical hearing-reading and writing education, having musical communication and interaction have been examined and researched. The data of the research has been obtained through the literature review and questionnaire methods. The tables were prepared in line with the aim of the study, and the findings have been statistically analysed and the "frequency and percentage" calculations have been interpreted. The population of the research consists of the students who have attended amateur music education courses at the Ankara Private Bilim elementary school and their parents. The working group of the research consists of 30 students who have attended violin/piano courses at the Ankara Private Bilim elementary school and their parents. As a result of the study, the changes in the musical attitudes of the students who attain amateur music courses have been established, and suggestions which are thought to provide useful in this field have been developed.
Keywords
Education, Music Education, General Music Education, Amateur Music Education.