Expectations Core Music Standards for Iowa Core Curriculum
Ensemble Employability Skills
Criteria -Students help select
arrangements for specific
purposes that demonstrate
understanding of
characteristics of music
Core Music Standards from a variety of historical
periods studied in
5+/5 Excellent rehearsal (MU:Cr2.1.E.1a)
4/5 Good -Students can demonstrate
3/5 Proficient appropriate music reading
2/5 Emerging skills, including theoretical
1/5 Needs improvement and structural aspects of
musical works [appropriate
key signature, form, who
has melody, etc.] while
preparing for performances
Iowa Core Employability (MU:Pr4.2.E.1a)
skills -Student can demonstrate
attention to technical
6/6 Model accuracy and expressive
5/6 Excellent qualities in prepared
4/6 Good performances of varied
3/6 Proficient repertoire representing
2/6 Emerging diverse cultures, styles, and
1/6 Needs Improvement genres (MU:Pr6.1.E.1a)
-Student can apply criteria
to music for specified
purposes and is able to cite
characteristics found in the
EBF Band Expectations music as far as purpose and
context. (MU:Re7.1.E.1a)
5/5 Model -Student is able to explain
4/5 Proficient interpretations and
3/5 Emerging expressive intent of
2/5 Needs Improvement musical works.
(MU:Re8.1.E.1a)
-Student demonstrates
*All students should how personal preference
achieve the status of can influence how they
“PROFICIENT” in all areas perform and respond to
by the end of the school music (MU:Cn10.0.H.1a)
year. -Student understands the
relationship between music
and other arts, disciplines,
and daily life (MU:Cn11.O.
T.1a)
Band Rehearsal Rubric
EBF Band expectations
-Student demonstrates -Student is prepared and
initiative and self-direction, has materials for class.
uses time efficiently, -Student observes
engages in effective classroom rules and
problem solving, sets and expectations.
achieves high standards -Student is attentive during
and goals. guided instruction.
-Student demonstrates -Student displays a positive
productivity and attitude.
accountability for Student maintains good
individual performance. posture.
-Student can communicate -Student is respectful, and
and work productively with helpful to peers.
other, considering different
perspectives and cultural
views.
-Student can adapt and
adjust to various roles and
responsibilities in an
environment of change.
-Student demonstrates
leadership, integrity,
ethical behavior, and social
responsibility.
-Student can communicate
and work productively,
emphasizing collaboration
and cultural awareness to
produce quality work.