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CUAMPF414 - Perform music as part of a group (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMPF404 - Perform music as part of a group 15/Apr/2021

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1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100101 Music  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100101 Music  16/Apr/2021 
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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform music for an audience as part of a group. This includes preparing for performance, applying technical and musicianship skills during group performance, and evaluating elements of performance to develop improvement strategies.

The unit applies to those who perform as instrumentalists and vocalists as members of a group. They work in any musical genre and have well developed interpersonal communication and collaboration skills.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Performing arts – Music performance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for performance

1.1 Establish music and staging requirements of performance with required personnel

1.2 Check instrument or voice, and other equipment required for the performance is working to required standard

1.3 Tune instrument and confirm required pitch with group members if required

1.4 Perform warm up routine according to safe work practices

1.5 Implement personal self-care strategies and relaxation techniques for performance anxiety as required

2. Apply technical and musicianship skills during performance

2.1 Meet technical and interpretive elements of music being performed in line with performance requirements

2.2 Enhance interpretive aspects of performance using music knowledge

2.3 Use stagecraft skills and performing style required for context of music and performance

2.4 Develop plan to respond to issues that arise during performance as required and maintain integrity of performance

3. Interact with others during performance

3.1 Interact with stage management and other artistic, venue, studio and organisational staff as required

3.2 Give cues, respond to directions and maintain responsiveness to other performers throughout performance

3.3 Sustain musical line and harmony in ensemble as required by style and context of performance

3.4 Achieve balance in dynamics and style with other performers using listening skills and adjusting playing or singing and volume as required

3.5 Confirm music entries and exits are consistent with style of music and as agreed with other performers

3.6 Use verbal and non-verbal language to communicate with other performers during performance

4. Evaluate and develop strategies to improve performance

4.1 Discuss strengths, weaknesses and errors in performance with group members and assess technical and artistic development

4.2 Evaluate suitability of repertoire choice and programming for the group technical standard, and assess overall musical balance in the program

4.3 Assess group stage presentation and role of individual performers for future performance improvement

4.4 Determine ways in which communication with audience can be improved

4.5 Develop strategies collaboratively for refining group performance and technical skills based on outcome of evaluations

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication
  • Obtains information through listening and questioning

Planning and organising
  • Plans and implements tasks

Problem solving
  • Responds to contingencies, evaluates feedback and decides on solutions and improvements using problem solving skills

Self-management
  • Meets requirements of own role and associated responsibilities

Teamwork
  • Works collaboratively with others
  • Selects and uses accepted communication practices

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMPF404 Perform music as part of a group.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • perform as a member of a group before an audience on at least three different occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • prepare for performance according to requirements
  • contribute to a cohesive group performance and adjust intonation, synchronisation, interpretation and nuance
  • maintain concentration and focus throughout performance
  • contribute to musical dynamics of group
  • participate in evaluations of group performance.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • pre-performance warm-up procedures, including:
  • warm-up routines
  • sound production and equipment set-up
  • instrument tuning or vocal preparation
  • common music and staging requirements for group performances
  • stagecraft skills and performance styles used in group performances
  • principles of effective stage presentation including those relating to posture, dress and movement
  • roles of different performers as they relate to the group performances
  • relaxation techniques and self-care strategies used to overcome performance anxiety
  • issues and challenges that arise in context of performing music as part of a group for an audience and strategies for overcoming them
  • strategies to evaluate group performance and respond to feedback.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • instruments and equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence
  • interaction with others required to demonstrate the performance evidence
  • venue with space and acoustic qualities required for group performances.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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