Arne Oit (3 December 1928 Tallinn – 28 November 1975 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer and accordionist. He was focused on pop music songs writing.

In 1956, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory in composition speciality.

Arne Oit

1955–1974, he played the accordion for Estonian Radio Instrumental Ensemble.

Arne Oit

On the initiative of Oit, song contest "Tippmeloodia" was organized.

Arne Oit

Since 1958, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.

Awards

1972 Estonian SSR Merited Worker of Art

1973 Estonian Music Annual Award

Works

Selected songs

"Kevadine lugu" (1957) "Meie Mall" (1959) "Lõke preerias" (1963) "Jamaika hällilaul" (1961) "Me pole enam väikesed" (1970)

References

1928 births

1975 deaths

Estonian songwriters

20th-century Estonian composers

20th-century Estonian musicians

Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre alumni

Musicians from Tallinn

Burials at Metsakalmistu