Divided into four sections, this guide has been compiled to answer the most frequently asked questions about music education in Minnesota and to provide a consistent, uniform base of information for all schools and districts. The first section, "Curriculum and Evaluation," describes resources available to educators and administrators concerning the state music education curriculum. A description of a statewide test itembank (available in CD ROM format) is included, as is a list of the music repertoire for the test itembank for the 1990-91 school year. The second section, "Status of Music Education in Minnesota," contains summary information from data based upon a 1988 statewide music education survey. The third section, "Minnesota Department of Education Rules and Regulations," lists the guidelines governing a number of areas including pupil teacher ratios, clock hours, high school offerings, graduation standards, planning, evaluation, and reporting (PER), and proposed changes in music teacher licensure requirements. The final section features extensive listings of resources available in each of three areas: human resources, materials, and funding. (DB)