This master's thesis explores the connection between music and the emotions of primary education students. The research was conducted at Davorin Trstenjak Elementary School in Hrvatska Kostajnica, and it involved students from classes 1.a, 2.a, 2.b, and 3, totaling 52 students, including 32 boys and 20 girls. The aim of the research was to observe the students' reactions after listening to different compositions with varying musical characteristics. The study was organized into two sessions for students from grades 1 to 3. During the first session, students were introduced to four compositions, while in the second session, they had the opportunity to hear the remaining three compositions. The results revealed a range of emotions experienced by students during the listening of various compositions, including feelings of joy and amazement evoked by pieces such as "Bumbarov let," "We Will Rock You," "Ćiri biri bela," and "The Pink Panther Theme." Some students expressed emotions like sleepiness and sadness while listening to compositions like "Somewhere in My Memory" and "Labuđe jezero, Igra labuda." The analysis also indicated differences in preferences between boys and girls. Girls showed a preference for lighter compositions like "Labuđe jezero, Igra labuda," while boys exhibited a greater inclination toward more lively and dynamic compositions. Additionally, the study found that specific activities accompanying the compositions also influenced students' impressions and emotions.