Assessment Requirements for CUAVOS301 Use music and singing in performance

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Assessment Requirements for CUAVOS301 Use music and singing in performance

Modification History

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Release 1	This version first released with CUA Live Performance and Entertainment Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret basic notation and apply information to singing and playing percussion instruments

accurately reproduce musical elements and play simple rhythms on percussion instruments, solo and in an ensemble

sing in unison and in harmony in an ensemble

sing solo

sing accompanied and a cappella

use music terminology correctly.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) standards as they apply to music and singing in performance in a range of environments

relationship between body movement, music and voice

non-verbal communication and body language concepts

characteristics of a range of percussion instruments

training techniques for voice registration, resonance, diction and articulation

process for producing sound in chosen instruments and in voice

musical notation

musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation

describe issues and challenges that arise when preparing for performances and suggest solutions to address them

explain the relevance of the following physiological and anatomical systems to vocalists and musicians:

skeletal and muscular

cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory

circulatory

aural and visual

describe how the following gender differences affect voice and speech:

body shape

size

muscular construction

describe how food choices affect the wellbeing of performers.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in a performance environment.

The assessment environment must include access to:

relevant instruments and equipment

performance opportunities

appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion volumes are available at: - http://www.ibsa.org.au