Music
Kindergarten to Grade 8 Music
Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes 
1.13 MB)Manitoba Education is pleased to present the finalized Kindergarten to Grade 8 Music: Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes.
The music education framework provides the basis for learning, teaching, and assessment of music from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in Manitoba schools. The document identifies the learning outcomes for the music discipline and forms the basis for the development of curriculum implementation resources. It is intended to assist teachers and administrators with music curriculum implementation and with planning professional learning.
The music framework document provides background information and implementation guidelines pertaining to the discipline of music. It presents an overview of the framework, outlines the document components and organization, and identifies the essential learning areas and the general and specific learning outcomes for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 8 in Manitoba. An appendix, glossary, and bibliography are also included.
Print copies of this document can be ordered from the Manitoba Text Book Bureau (stock number 80674).
Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools—April 2012
While music is an important part of the Manitoba school curriculum throughout the year, its role in education will be highlighted during April 2012 through school and community events that celebrate the skills and accomplishments of young musicians throughout the province. Please visit the Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools area for details on activities and events in which schools and communities can participate.
Music Month Grants 2012
For the 2012 Manitoba Music Month Grant program, schools are invited to apply for grants in support of Music Month school projects with a focus on composing, song-writing, and/or arranging. The intent of the program is to help schools engage professional musicians to work with teachers and students in projects that encourage students to express themselves through the creation and sharing of their own music. Successful schools will receive grants of up to $500 to help cover costs of the musicians, contingent upon the availability of funding. Please visit the Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools for more details.
Musical Performances at the Manitoba Legislative Building
Manitoba Music Educators’ Association, in partnership with Manitoba Education, is proud to present Music Month Performances at the Manitoba Legislative Building. Please visit the Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools area for details on how schools can participate.
Senior 1 to 4 Jazz Band
Manitoba Education is pleased to make available, as a department-developed/acquired curriculum for Senior 1 to 4 jazz band (instrumental and vocal), the document entitled Senior 1 to 4 Jazz Band: Teaching Jazz: A Course of Study: Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes and A Foundation for Implementation. This document was produced by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE).
Go to Senior 1 to 4 Jazz Band for further information.
Private Music Option
Through the Private Music Option, students can meet optional supplementary graduation requirements in Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12. Please note that the Western Board of Music changed its name in 1999 to Conservatory Canada. In addition, the Board has made minor changes in the numbering system for its programs of study, as indicated below.
Guidelines (see Appendix A for Private Music Option Requirements)
- Schools offering Music 22G, 32S, 42S, Choral, Band,
Strings or Guitar may also, at the school’s discretion,
allow students to submit Private Music Option credits,
provided the instrument studied in the private option
is different from that studied in the school program.
- No prerequisite is necessary for a student who wishes
to take the Private Music Option in Senior Years.
- Where separate certificates are not available,
schools may allow Grade II Rudiments and Grade VIII performance
(Royal Conservatory) OR Theory Grade 4 and Practical
Grade
8 (Conservatory Canada) to stand for credit in the
Private Music Option 12G, 22G, 32S, and 42S.
- A student may claim Private Music Option credit
in any Senior Years level provided the minimum music
standing for that level has been attained.
- Any student claiming Private Music Option credit
should be required to present to the school principal
a music certificate showing evidence of standing.
- The mark obtained in the Private Music Option should be included with those awarded in the other subjects of the grade when necessary to determine the aggregate or the average mark.
