Abstract:

Using a hemneutic approach, the article summarizes and substantiates the system of artistic and aesthetic education of young people in educational institutions of Estonia and emphasizes the development of creative abilities of young people both in music lessons and in the process of extracurricular work, participation in various forms of music making.

In 2014, the Ministry of Education and Science of Estonia developed and approved state programs in the field of «Artistic creativity» for primary schools and gymnasiums. Annually, these programs are adjusted and released for each class. Music is taught on the basis of the concept proposed by the Estonian Methodists Riho Pjats and Haino Kalyushte, created on the basis of the integration of modern educational knowledge and experience and the music-pedagogical systems of Karl Orff and Zoltan Kodai.

According to Estonian teachers, the main type of activity in music lessons is vocal and choral work, which takes a significant part of the time and represents work on vocal exercises and works of the school song repertoire. Solo and choral singing develops special skills and fosters love for the Motherland in schoolchildren. Students learn and perform Estonian folk songs and children’s songs written by Estonian and European Union composers.

In the context of the generalization of the system of music education within general educational institutions of Estonia, it is worth noting that the country has developed a concept and is operating a program of involving children and youth in national and pan-European musical values. In order to intellectually and creatively develop students by means of musical art, teachers use interactive technologies and innovative teaching methods. Young people are involved in active forms of music making, perception and creation of music. Undoubtedly, children are given the opportunity to show their individuality and the necessary conditions are created for the further development of musical and creative abilities, aesthetic education and self-education both in lessons and in the work of artistic and aesthetic circles.

Keywords: development of creative abilities, artistic and aesthetic education, educational institutions of Estonia.

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