Release 

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Release 1

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. Perform warm-up routine

1.1 Ensure that music is fully rehearsed to the required performance standard

1.2 Check instrument or voice and other equipment required for the performance to ensure their reliability in performance

1.3 Ensure accurate tuning of instrument or voice where relevant

1.4 Warm up for the performance to ensure that sound production is secure from the beginning of the performance in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles

1.5 Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety as required

2. Execute solo elements of performance

2.1 Apply knowledge of the music, including musical elements and underlying intention, to enhance performance outcomes

2.2 Demonstrate imagination and innovation in the musical interpretation to maintain audience focus and attention

2.3 Use appropriate techniques to effectively realise performance style

2.4 Focus expressive skills to engage self, accompanist and audience in the performance

2.5 Respond to musical and stage or studio direction as required

2.6 Listen critically to own and others’ performance, and adjust own performance to produce the required sound

2.7 Demonstrate appropriate intonation, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and expression to produce the required sound

2.8 Sustain the musical line and/or harmony as required in the style and context of performance

2.9 Maintain artistic and technical communication with musical director and/or accompanist(s) where relevant

3. Evaluate performance

3.1 Assess the success of the performance in achieving its potential, and incorporate evaluation into future performances

3.2 Measure performance against previous work to assess own technical and artistic development

3.3 Identify and note weaknesses and errors in the performance to improve future performances

3.4 Assess feedback from others, and use for possible adjustment to future work

3.5 Plan strategies for refining solo performance and technical skills based on outcome of evaluations

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.2-3.5

• Identifies strategies to improve own performance

Writing

3.3, 3.5

• Record information and plans for personal use

Oral Communication

2.5, 2.6, 2.9, 3.4

• Obtains information through listening and questioning
• Responds to verbal and non-verbal directions

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.4, 2.9

• Understands the purpose of own role and associated responsibilities

Interact with others

2.4, 2.5, 2.9, 3.4

• Works collaboratively to perform to the required standard
• Selects and uses appropriate communication practices and protocols

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1-3.5

• Plans and implements tasks to achieve required outcomes
• ldentifies and applies new or innovative approaches to performance
• Makes decisions related to own performance
• Uses problem solving techniques to performance decide on improvements

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAMPF406 Perform music as a soloist

CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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