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. Prepare to perform backup accompaniment

1.1 Confirm performance venue, lead and backup performance roles and expected performance outcomes with relevant people

1.2 Confirm own contribution and that the part is within own technical and artistic level of performance

1.3 Use personal practice time outside of combined rehearsals to gain mastery of technical and musical demands of the selected music and achieve required performance standard

1.4 Take direction from and give support to performers during rehearsals

1.5 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel, and adjust performance techniques

2. Perform backup accompaniment

2.1 Maintain energy levels, concentration and focus to ensure that own contribution enhances and complements the performance of others

2.2 Listen critically to own and others’ performance, and adjust playing and volume to achieve the required sound and balance between lead and backing players

2.3 Ensure that own conduct and appearance are appropriate to the performance context

2.4 Take and give cues to contribute to a cohesive performance

3. Evaluate performance

3.1 Contribute to evaluation of the performance of performers

3.2 Evaluate own performance as a backup accompanist, and note areas for future improvement

3.3 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant people, and incorporate suggestions into overall strategies for improving own backup accompaniment skills

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Learning

1.3, 1.5, 3.2, 3.3

• Identifies and applies strategies to develop own accompaniment skills

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1-3.3

• Uses questioning and listening skills in verbal discussions
• Derives meaning by listening to aural sources of meaning
• Uses verbal and non-verbal methods of communication

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.3, 2.3

• Identifies and understands requirements of role

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 3.1-3.3

• Follows accepted communication practices and protocols relating to work role and performance feedback
• Cooperates and collaborates with others as part of familiar routine activities, and contributes to activities requiring joint responsibility

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1-3.3

• Plans and maintains own workload and performance, applying instrumental techniques and a variety of beat patterns and rhythmic styles relevant to specialisation
• Takes and gives directions
• Makes decisions directly related to own role
• Evaluates feedback and applies problem solving processes to determine solutions and improvements

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAMPF303 Contribute to backup accompaniment

CUSMPF303A Contribute to backup accompaniment

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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