Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan audition program

1.1 Confirm audition requirements in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Research background and business of auditioning body

1.3 Plan program according to auditioning body’s requirements

1.4 Prepare varied program that demonstrates own strengths in performance and is aligned with technical and stylistic requirements of audition

1.5 Confirm arrangements with accompanist or ensemble as required and plan rehearsal time

1.6 Access information about audition venue and facilities in advance to assess warm-up possibilities

1.7 Organise portfolio in required format to present to auditioning body

1.8 Address copyright and performing rights requirements for music to be performed at audition

2. Prepare for audition

2.1 Purchase or hire resources necessary for audition program as required

2.2 Check and arrange that instruments and accessories to be used in audition are in required working order

2.3 Check tuning of instruments in advance and confirm ease of tuning both in preparation for and during audition

2.4 Confirm dress, stagecraft presentation and equipment are suited to audition venue and context

3. Present audition

3.1 Arrive at venue on time and undertake registration procedures

3.2 Perform warm-up routine and use relaxation techniques for overcoming performance anxiety as required

3.3 Check that required resources are on hand and available in a manner that allows audition to proceed without undue interruption

3.4 Perform audition program, demonstrating technical and expressive musicality of pieces

3.5 Adjust performance intonation, musical nuance and responsiveness in line with fellow performers throughout audition as required

3.6 Respond to instructions given during audition and cut off performance if and when instructed

3.7 Maintain a professional and courteous manner with auditioner and fellow performers

3.8 Answer questions and present portfolio as required

4. Follow up and evaluate audition

4.1 Confirm an expected time for hearing audition outcome at completion of audition

4.2 Follow up with a professional request for feedback and advice where result is unsuccessful

4.3 Evaluate own audition performance and feedback received to inform future audition preparation and performance

4.4 Send follow up correspondence outlining appreciation of the opportunity after each successful and unsuccessful audition

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning

• Seeks feedback and informs self-development
• Improves performances using listening techniques

Oral communication

• Uses clear industry language required for audience and environment

Reading

• Interprets textual information from sources and identifies compliance with policy and procedures

Writing

• Prepares correspondence using required format and vocabulary

Planning and organising

• Plans, organises and completes tasks required in the audition process

Self-management

• Follows protocols and procedures in preparing and presenting work
• Recognises and implements legislative requirements
• Uses accepted communication practices

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with others in the creative process

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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