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Music Program of Study Overview Curriculum & Instruction

Iwouldteachchildren,music,physicsandphilosophybutmoreimportantlymusic,forthepatternsin musicandalltheartsarethekeystolearning.Plato Music Overview In each Alberta Program of Studies for Music the rational states, The systematic development of musical skills, knowledge and perception is fundamental to the total development of the individual. Each program strives to develop a connection between music and students insight into their own emotional development. This can be achieved through performing, listening or composing music. The program is divided into three main sections, elementary, junior high and senior high school. Junior high and high school both split into three different programs; general music, choral music and instrumental music. Each individual program has its unique way of outlining outcomes. Elementary Grade 1 - 6 Implementation year 1989 Divided by General Learner Outcomes which include: Concepts: rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression Skills: Listening, moving, singing, playing instruments, reading, writing and creating Attitude: To create an important and long lasting enjoyment for music. Specific Learner Outcomes are divided by grade 1-6 which, uses a scaffolding approach to learn outcomes and continue that skill with development. Example of Specific Learner Outcome Layout

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Junior High Level I, II and III implemented year 1988 Three different strands: Instrumental, Choral and General Music Each if divided further into levels Level I Level II Level III Within each of the different strands, they have a variety of different modules that must be covered Examples: General Learner Outcomes: Playing/Singing Listening Reading Creating Valuing The program of studies is only a summary of each three strands online, you have to go find the Curriculum Guide for each strand to get the Specific Learner Outcomes To meet many of the specific learner outcomes objectives you can meet them by performing specific repertoires, reading music and studying traditional and modern music. Specific Learner Outcome Modules Example Each module is for minimum of 15 hours A minimum of three modules should be taught General Music Level I:
Beginning of Rock Music Black Music Elements of Music Exploring Vocal Sounds Handbells Intro Recorder Intro Sources of Musical Sounds Careers in Music Composing of Music Elements of Music (Intermediate) Guitar and String Bass Handbells (Intermediate) Music of Canada Music of Latin America

Level II:

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Level III:
Artistic Expression Electronic Music Elements of Music (Advanced) Handbells (Advanced) Music of the Orient Music of the United States Musical Notation (Intermediate) Musical Theater Program Music

High School Level IV, V, VI Three different strands: Instrumental(1991): Program of studies only has specific learner outcomes for wind/percussion
programs. Strings must reference the Curriculum Guide.

Choral(1991) General Music(1994) Each if divided into levels 10 20 30 General Learner Outcomes: Performing Playing/Singing Listening Reading Creating Valuing The program of studies has the specific learner outcomes available on line in a pdf. Specific learner outcomes become more advanced than junior high, yet build and improve on previous GLOs and SLOs

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Example:

Resources
Curriculum Guides: All are currently only in print, must use the Curriculum Library a. Elementary Music Curriculum Guide (1989) b. Jr. High Choral Music (1988) c. Jr. High Instrumental Music (1988) d. Jr. High General Music (1988) e. Senior High General Music 10-20-30 Guide to implementation f. Senior High Instrumental Music 10-20-30 g. Senior High Choral Music 10-20-30 2. Spotlight on Music for K-8 (2008): They are American textbooks so they need to be revised for use in the Canadian classroom. Each grade level has a text available with teacher resources, 3, Music in Canada K-6 (2000): Each grade level has a text available with an accompanying teacher resources. 4. Complete Secondary Choral Music Guide (Junior High) 5. The World of Music (Senior High) 6. Focus on Inquiry (2004): An article on implementing inquiry based learning into classrooms. Found online under Learning and Teaching Resources for Fine Arts 7. Authorized Resources Database: Many of the texts from above will be found under this for a search for music 1.