MUSICAL EDUCATION IN THE POLOTSK WOMEN'S GYMNASIUM (1903-1918)
Based on the study of archival materials, the analysis of the practice of music education in the Polotsk women's gymnasium in the period from 1903 to 1918. It is proved that the main form of music education in the gymnasium were singing lessons, which, despite the optional nature, were attended by a large majority of pupils. It is revealed that the gymnasium practiced learning to play musical instruments, carried out public performances of pupils with vocal and instrumental compositions, the administration purchased the necessary musical and educational publications, musical instruments. The state of the gymnasium consisted of teachers with professional musical and religious education. A certificate with information about singing training gave graduates of the Polotsk women's gymnasium the opportunity to teach this subject.