K-12 ARTS EDUCATION CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
A draft (dated June 2009) of the revised K-12 Arts Curriculum Framework has been released and is available by following the link below. An online survey has also been created, providing an opportunity to respond to the proposed changes. We encourage everyone to carefully read the Curriculum Framework document and to complete the online survey (both links available below). In addition, please forward these links to all interested parties including school administrators, teachers, parents and students.
K-12 Arts Education Curriculum Framework (June 2009 Draft)
Draft K–12 Arts Education Curriculum Framework Online Discussion Questions (note that the deadline to respond to these questions has been extended to 31 January 2010)
More information is available on the Government of Alberta Education website.
UPDATE
Alberta Education has annouced that the implementation of a new Fine Arts Curriculum will be delayed by 2 years:
- the K-6 Arts Education curriculum will now be implemented in 2014/2015
- the 7-9 Arts Education curriculum will now be implemented in 2015/2016
- the 10-12 Arts Education curriculum will now be implemented in 2016-2017
Calgary Music Educator, Kevin Willms, recently met with Joan Engel, Director of the Curriculum Branch of Alberta Eduction for Fine Arts, Communication and Citizenship. View the notes from this meeting (as provided by Kevin Willms and reviewed and approved by Joan Engel).
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The Alberta Choral Federation has been serving Albertans for over 30 years. Always growing and evolving, the ACF strives to meet the needs of today’s choral community with proven and innovative programs and services.
The Alberta Choral Federation is a non-profit association of choral directors, teachers, choristers, and others with an interest in choral music. It was founded in 1972 to encourage and promote the understanding and appreciation of choral music by providing positive educational and artistic experiences.
The ACF endeavors to foster the organization and development of choral groups of all types, promote significant research and composition in choral music and advocate for support of the arts by all levels of government, business and community.
The Alberta Choral Federation is a valuable resource for advice and assistance: information on programming, administration, marketing; finding conductors, clinicians and adjudicators; singing and conducting opportunities for all levels of experience, plus educational and practical resources.
MISSION
The Alberta Choral Federation actively collaborates with choirs, choral conductors, music educators and choristers to foster the development, understanding and appreciation of choral music.
VISION
Inspiring and nurturing Alberta's vibrant choral community
CORE VALUES
The Alberta Choral Federation:
• believes there should be a choir for every voice
• advocates for and promotes choral music
• values creativity, positivity, diversity and inclusivity
• values comprehensive educational programs and dynamic performance opportunities
• values effective governance and administration
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