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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 accompaniment

1.1 Discuss and confirm artistic vision and expected performance outcomes with appropriate people

1.2 Confirm own status and contribution to performance concept, ensuring that own artistic and professional integrity are maintained

1.3 Confirm that accompaniment is within own technical and artistic level of ability

1.4 Undertake adequate personal practice to achieve the required standard before combined rehearsal period begins

1.5 Confirm availability and attend scheduled rehearsals punctually

1.6 Take direction from and maintain support for the principal artist(s) in rehearsals

1.7 Establish rehearsal and performance conditions that are ergonomically appropriate and allow for reasonable rest breaks in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles

1.8 Develop and use strategies to overcome the effects of performance anxiety

2. Provide accompaniment for performers

2.1 Collaborate with appropriate people, and apply music knowledge to adapt music appropriately for the content and context of the performance

2.2 Ensure that musical emphasis of the accompaniment underpins and enhances the performance

2.3 Play and replay accompaniment exactly to guide performers as required

2.4 Maintain energy levels, concentration and focus throughout rehearsals and performances

3. Interact with performers

3.1 Take and give cues to contribute to a coherent performance

3.2 Listen, monitor and adjust playing to the needs of performer(s) and the context of activity, and to maintain balance throughout the performance

3.3 Respond sensitively to performers’ emotional states and artistic requirements to ensure planned performance outcomes are achieved

3.4 Support performer(s) to deal with contingencies during performances by altering accompaniment to cover any irregularities

3.5 Maintain own conduct and appearance appropriate to the performance context

4. Evaluate performance

4.1 Contribute to evaluation of the performance

4.2 Evaluate own performance as accompanist, and note areas for future improvement

4.3 Seek feedback on own performance from appropriate people, and incorporate suggestions into strategies for improving own accompaniment skills

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.2, 4.3

• Plans, implements and adjusts processes as required to achieve learning outcomes

Writing

4.2, 4.3

• Documents strategies in suitable format for personal use

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.3

• Uses clear and appropriate language to liaise with others, listening and responding appropriately to feedback and direction to ensure best possible outcome

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 2.3, 3.2, 3.5

• Understands the purpose of own role and associated responsibilities, and how they contribute to the work of others in the immediate work context
• Follows safety protocols and procedures

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3

• Works collaboratively to identify and complete task requirements

Get the work done

1.2-1.8, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4, 4.3

• Plans and prioritises a range of tasks, including practice and performances
• Uses innovative techniques to organise work and support the creative process
• Evaluates feedback and applies problem solving processes to determine solutions and improvements

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Equivalence status 

CUAMPF503 Perform accompaniment

CUSMPF503A Perform accompaniment

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria to clarify intent.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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