Subject Guides: Teaching Music: Alberta Curriculum

What's Coming from Alberta Education

The K-12 Arts Education curriculum is currently undergoing revision. Check the Program of Study at Alberta Education to see what's new.

Alberta Education Documents

Alberta Education's Programs of Study identify what K-12 students are expected to learn and do in all subjects. The documents below describe the musical concepts and skills to be taught in all divisions.

Elementary Music Program of Study. Alberta Education.
Elementary Music Curriculum Guide
Junior High Music Program of Study. Alberta Education.
Junior High General Music Curriculum Guide
Available in print in the Curriculum Historical Collection: MT 10 A327 1988 gr.7-9 CURR GD
Junior High Instrumental Music: Wind, Percussion, Strings Curriculum Guide
Available in print in the Curriculum Historical Collection: MT 170 A329 1988 gr.7-9 CURR GD
Junior High Choral Music Curriculum Guide
Available in print in the Curriculum Historical Collection: MT 936 A329 1988 gr.7-9 CURR GD
General Music 10-20-30 Program of Study
General Music 10-20-30: Guide to Implementation
Available in print in the Curriculum Historical Collection: MT 10 A335 2000 gr.10-12 CURR GD
Choral Music 10-20-30 Program of Study
Choral Music 10-20-30 Teacher Resource Manual
Instrumental Music 10-20-30 Program of Study
Instrumental Music 10-2-30 Teacher Resource Manual
Available in print in the Curriculum Historical Collection: MT 170 A329 1991 gr.10-12 CURR GD

Authorized Resources

Find student textbooks and authorized teaching resources that are approved for use in Alberta schools.

Authorized Resources Database Link to the Authorized Resources Database available through Alberta Education.

LearnAlberta

LearnAlberta Curriculum-based online resources. * For LearnAlberta ID and password see conditions.

Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT)

Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT). Alberta Education. Information for students, parents, teachers and administrators concerning Achievement tests in grades 3, 6 and 9. Includes released test items, examples of standards for student writing, and access to Quest A+ - Alberta Education's digital testing solution.