Provides curriculum expectations and achievement levels required for grades 1 to 8 in the three major areas of study in the arts: music, visual arts, and drama and dance.

"This document replaces The Ontario curriculum, Grades 1-8 : The arts, 1998. Beginning in September 2009, all arts programs for Grades 1 to 8 will be based on the expectations outlined in this document"--P. 3 Cover title.

Introduction -- The program in the arts -- Assessment and evaluation of student achievement -- Some considerations for program planning in the arts -- Overview of grades 1 to 3 -- Overview of grades 4 to 6 -- Overview of grades 7 and 8 -- Glossary.