Research on Practical Pathways for the Integration of Aesthetic Education and Music Education in Higher Education Institutions in the New Era

This paper, based on the practical work in higher education institutions, systematically explores the inherent consistency in the conceptual core of aesthetic education and music education, as well as the practical necessity for their integration. It points out that current practices in university music education face prominent issues such as an overemphasis on technique over artistry, prioritizing knowledge acquisition over aesthetic cultivation, a fragmented curriculum system, and a simplistic evaluation mechanism. To address these challenges, this paper proposes constructing a four-in-one integrated goal system encompassing "aesthetic immersion, cultural understanding, innovative practice, and value guidance." Furthermore, it suggests specific practical pathways and strategic recommendations from five dimensions: curriculum system restructuring, teaching model innovation, faculty team optimization, campus environment cultivation, and evaluation mechanism reform. The aim is to provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for promoting the organic integration of aesthetic education and music education in universities, thereby fostering the cultivation of well-rounded individuals for the new era who are developed morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and labor-wise.