How do these translate when presented as“ I Can” statements? I can only answer and share what I feel will work for me in my situation.
I can be a prepared musician by having my instrument, folder, music and a pencil, by being ready when rehearsal begins, and by being ready to use technology support when it is needed.
I can be an engaged musician by participating actively, listening to instruction, using indirect instructional time effectively and by being a positive member of the ensemble.
I can be a focused musician by concentrating, by being confident and creative and by responding musically to the conductor and the ensemble.
These“ I Can” statements will be displayed all of the time and all of the students will have a copy of the rubric in their folder as well as seeing the full rubric displayed on the wall. All other“ I Can” statements will be rehearsal specific. When I write my rehearsal list on the board, I will add the“ I Can” statement of the day to the specific rehearsal item. For example:
Al Shlosha“ I can sing the correct words.
So how does all of this connect with the bigger picture? The rehearsal standards can easily be connected to the National Core Arts Standards:
Perform- Rehearse, Evaluate, Refine. Evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in collaboration with others. Enduring Understanding: To express their musical ideas, musicians analyze, evaluate, and refine their performance over time through openness to new ideas, persistence, and the application of appropriate criteria. Essential Question: How do musicians improve the quality of their performance?( NCAS)
Create – Evaluate and Refine. Evaluate and refine selected musical ideas to create musical work that meets appropriate criteria. Enduring Understanding: Musicians evaluate, and refine their work through openness to new ideas, persistence, and the application of appropriate criteria. Essential Question: How do musicians improve the quality of their creative work?