LTReikšminiai žodžiai: School principals' approach; Music education.
ENThe paper discusses the approach of school principals to the improvement issues of music education. The paper analyses how school principals evaluate certain aspects related to music education in school. 160 principals from Lithuania and 7 from the USA have participated in the research. It has revealed the conditions, which are provided to improve learnersí musical skills in extra-curricular activities. Musicianship in vocal ensembles, as well as playing music in instrumental ensembles, is highlighted. During the research, it was ascertained if the schools devote sufficient amount of funds to equip music classrooms with teaching (learning) means and if school administration encourages and financially supports music teachersí initiatives in organizing schoolsí musical life. [From the publication]