ARMTA is pleased to report that another meeting was held with Alberta Education regarding the reinstatement of marks for private music study. We can confirm that a new “Private Music Evaluations” section will be added to transcripts, with courses showing as “Choral Music and Instrumental Music 10, 20 and 30.” In cases where a higher level course has been evaluated and awarded credit and a mark, any lower levels which are not included on the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada transcripts will be listed in the existing “Other Credits” section of the Alberta transcript without a mark. The percentage split will be evaluated as a combined mark of 70% Practical and 30% Theory as in the past. High School principals will receive an addendum to the Guide to Education this fall informing them of these changes, and system changes to allow the submission of a mark are expected to be completed by the end of November 2016. We will also be notified once these system changes are complete and students can then proceed to submit their Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada transcripts to their principal for evaluation. Students who previously received credit without a mark after the 2015 decision may also have their records updated at this time or in the future. Mark submissions will be included on transcripts starting in February 2017. If it is mandatory that a student receive their mark for post-secondary applications prior to this date, please contact Mike Emery, Director, PASI and Student Records at mike.emery@gov.ab.ca or 780-427-6930. We are grateful to Alberta Education for making these changes and giving our private music students the credit they deserve!