Align music instruction with state and national standards and remain focused on active music making using this resource as your guide. This second edition includes new and updated chapters by a team with experience teaching music at all educational levels: pre-K, K–12, higher education and beyond. Part I defines the field of curriculum and assessment in music. Part II connects various approaches to music teaching Orff, Kodály, Dalcroze, Suzuki, and Music Learning Theory in the areas of movement, rhythm, singing, creative music making, expression, literacy, and listening. Part III guides the reader through various approaches to designing curricula, including Understanding by Design, Universal Design for Learning, and the National Standards. Part IV addresses curriculum and assessment in early childhood, secondary students, popular music, adult music learning, English language learners, learners with disabilities, preparation for adjudicated events, preservice education, and in-service education. Finally, Part V looks to the future, addressing the role of technology and the challenges to musicianship-focused curriculum and assessment. Polish your curriculum and reach your assessment goals with this helpful guide.