Abstract

The artistic relation problem of the society is getting more and more complicated. Despite the increase in art activities, many basic problems such as the reflection of it to the society and the opportunity of the society to benefit from these activities cannot be solved yet. In such an environment, the need to examine the problems, observations and even personal experience rises. As it is in every field, one way to the solution in artistic studies is to understand the contemporary and current problems and benefit from the previous experience.

Music education and studies in Halkevleri has a long-run, comprehensive and massive music education experiment, which has been experienced by Turkish society. They have been conducted in accordance with the aspects that have been adopted for the music education and studies in this structure. The activities have been carried out in accordance with this aspect. These aspects which have been put forward in detail by Ahmet Adnan Saygun will enable us to understand the music education and studies that were conducted in Community Houeses between 1932 and 1950, which will in turn enable us to revise what was conducted in these Community Houses. The way Ahmet Adnan Saygun viewed the music education and studies conducted in Community Houses is also likely to enhance our way of musical education today.