1. 1. Rationale. This Rule highlights those elements distinctive to the Choral and Instrumental Music program. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. The standards are consistent with the Praxis Music: Content Knowledge Assessment and the music standards found in the current Alabama Course of Study: Music Education. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.

2. 2. Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, and 290-3-3-.20, the curriculum shall require coursework, key assessments, and field experiences in the following areas:

   1. a. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in choral and instrumental music (music history and literature, theory and composition, and performance, music technology, and music genres).

   2. b. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop an ability to plan, implement, assess, and reflect upon research-based instruction to increase student motivation and enhance active learning of choral and instrumental music for all learners.

      1. i. Teach instrumental, vocal, and performance techniques
      2. ii. Address vocal and instrumental performance challenges
      3. iii. Understand how to organize and prepare for a concert
      4. iv. Care for and maintain instruments and related materials
      5. v. Knows how to use strategies for developing sight-reading skills
      6. vi. Knows and can teach improvisational skills, basic composition, and arranging.
      7. vii. Understand musical concepts through performance literature.
      8. viii. Has an awareness of how to foster musically expressive experiences.

   3. 3. Unique Field Experiences, Practica, and Internship Placement Requirements.

      1. a. Field experiences shall include placements in both P-6 and 6-12 music classrooms.
      2. b. To the extent possible, field experiences should allow candidates the opportunity to practice in both instrumental and choral music.
      3. c. Although not required, the practicum experiences can be at either the P-6 level or 6-12 level. Experiences should deepen candidate understanding and ability in choral and instrumental music education.
      4. d. Internship shall be split between P-6 and 6-12 grades unless a practicum experience and/or at least three field experiences have been completed at the other level.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .20 was renumbered .22 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

History: New Rule: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.