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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research ensemble playing

1.1 Use appropriate strategies to investigate different types of ensembles and instrument combinations

1.2 Discuss ensemble protocols and different roles within the ensemble including accompaniment and solo playing

1.3 Discuss, with appropriate people, issues and challenges that arise in the context of playing in an ensemble, and how to address them

1.4 Confirm own role and that of others in ensemble

2. Use group practice time to develop performance skills

2.1 Discuss practices for safe set up and warm up for group practice sessions

2.2 Select repertoire suited to the performance skills of ensemble members guided by a teacher or mentor

2.3 Practise performing pieces together as a group, taking and giving cues as required

2.4 Discuss musical structure, style and form with group members and appropriate people and determine performance arrangement

2.5 Identify areas that need to be improved and incorporate into practice sessions as required in collaboration with other members of the group

3. Perform short, simple pieces as part of an ensemble

3.1 Perform warm-up routines as required

3.2 Take and give cues and contribute to a cohesive performance

3.3 Synchronise own playing or singing with that of other performers

3.4 Maintain accuracy in own musical entries and exits throughout the performance

3.5 Apply listening skills and adjust own playing or singing as necessary to achieve required sound

3.6 Comply with work health and safety requirements in practice sessions and performances

3.7 Review how well the group played together and agree on ways to improve performances

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Learning

2.5, 3.7

• Demonstrates some awareness of learning needs, and begins to plan and manage the learning process

Reading

1.1

• Recognises and interprets textual information from song/music lists

Oral Communication

1.2-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7

• Participates in verbal exchanges of ideas/solutions and draws on active listening strategies
• Listens to and follows instructions related to performance requirements

Numeracy

2.4, 3.4

• Comprehends the mathematical structure within musical pieces and interprets and performs them accurately

Navigate the world of work

1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 3.6

• Understands how own role fits with the wider group
• Complies with relevant legislative requirements

Interact with others

1.2-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.2, 3.7

• Collaborates with others to achieve shared goals

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.5, 3.7

• Plans and implements tasks required to develop ensemble skills
• Follows directions of others
• Makes decisions directly related to own role

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Equivalence status 

CUAMPF203 Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music

CUSMPF203A Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to elements and performance criteria.

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Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.