The Music: Instrumental and General Knowledge test content assesses key indicators of the beginning educator’s musical knowledge and professional readiness for K–12 music instruction required for individuals teaching courses to students in instrumental music or general music settings. Such knowledge is acquired through completion of an undergraduate music education program. The material in the test, therefore, is not appropriate for those hired in an adjunct capacity to teach a single element of the curriculum (e.g., those hired to teach only individual lessons or a class designed around only one aspect of musical knowledge.)

Materials appearing on the test reflect the diversity of the examinee’s music instruction specialties as well as the cultural and demographic inclusiveness of modern music instruction. Materials included in the test reflect a balance of diverse topics related to basic musicianship for all music teachers as well as topics relevant specifically for those teaching instrumental and general music.

The content of the test is designed and developed through work with practicing instrumental and general music teachers and teacher educators to reflect the music knowledge needed to teach instrumental and general music, and on teacher preparation standards and relevant materials created by the National Association for the Schools of Music (NASM), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the College Music Society (CMS), the Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE), and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.

This test will include some questions that will not count toward your score.