CUAVOS301 Use music and singing in performance

Release: 1

CUAVOS301 Use music and singing in performance

Modification History

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

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by singers and performers to develop their appreciation of rhythm and vocal expression of songs and the playing of percussion instruments in performances. Styles and genres of music include traditional, cultural, jazz, rock or contemporary. Performances could be in commercial, community or open space settings and performers may be performing solo or as members of an ensemble.

At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in live performance situations.

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

Unit Sector

Performing arts – voice and singing

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Follow safe voice practices	1.1 Apply a knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology to breath control, voice production and articulation of speech 1.2 Demonstrate correct physical posture and stance to enhance efficient breathing and voice production 1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel activities and factors that may inhibit or damage voice, voice projection and singing 1.4 Perform relaxation and warm-up routines suitable for the voice in performance
2. Practise technical control and vocal range	2.1 Apply vocal techniques to show freeing and breathing exercises and flexibility and control of articulation 2.2 Extend personal potential by practising intricate arrays of singing sound through technical speech and voice exercises 2.3 Reinforce strength of voice and throat by undertaking ongoing exercises to maintain and develop posture, breathing control and vocal range 2.4 Enhance vocal technique, harmony, accuracy and strength through regular practice 2.5 Incorporate music and vocal practice terminology into activities and discussions
3. Perform elements of a major scale and its modes	3.1 Determine the characteristics of a style or piece of music in terms of the way musical elements are combined and manipulated or interpreted through voice and body movements 3.2 Develop a repertoire of basic music knowledge and appreciation to identify styles of composition and sounds 3.3 Read and interpret a set of notes in treble and bass clef and notes performed through singing 3.4 Reproduce through sound a course of principal chords, intervals and tetrachords of a major scale from a keyboard and from a piece of music 3.5 Sing alone, or with others, sequences of notes of a major scale using a range of pitch, time, rhythm and diatonic intervals
4. Play rhythmic music on percussion instruments	4.1 Apply understanding of the relationships between the body, voice, posture and playing musical instruments when producing sound and singing 4.2 Identify how the physical characteristics and parts of conventional and non-conventional percussion instruments produce sound 4.3 Identify the way in which musical elements and sounds produced by percussion instruments form a distinctive character of a piece of music or performance 4.4 Maintain and care for instruments and store according to manufacturer requirements 4.5 Prepare the physical environment, instruments and voice in preparation for practice and performance 4.6 Comply with health and safety requirements to minimise environmental impact of performances 4.7 Develop technical skills and proficiency in producing the required patterns, elements and techniques of singing and playing percussion instruments
5. Sing in an ensemble and solo	5.1 Play and sing a range of rhythms and styles of music on different forms of percussion instruments, solo and ensemble 5.2 Perform an ensemble of simple songs, a cappella and accompanied by music, musicians or instruments 5.3 Apply dramatic or emotive nuances to the performance of accompanied and unaccompanied songs 5.4 Apply understanding of the principles of non-verbal communication to changes of tone, timbre of voice and projection of vocal sound 5.5 Discuss performance with relevant personnel and use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve own performance skills

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill	Performance Criteria	Description
Learning	5.5	Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from others to improve technique
Reading	1.1, 3.3, 4.4	Analyses musical notations and texts or scripts for performance
Oral communication	1.3, 2.5, 5.5	Obtains information by listening and questioning
Navigate the world of work	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.6, 4.7	Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe vocal practices Follows protocols for performing live Develops relevant skills and knowledge
Interact with others	1.3, 2.5, 3.5, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5	Works collaboratively with others involved in classes and performances
Get the work done	1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4	Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of developing performance skills Uses visualisation and physical posture techniques to enhance the outcomes of practice sessions Interprets sound and musical expression from pieces of music Uses appropriate sound and tone production for instrument or voice Reproduces basic musical patterns Uses basic percussion instrumental techniques

Unit Mapping Information

Code and Title Current Version	Code and Title Previous Version	Comments	E/N
CUAVOS301 Use music and singing in performance	CUAMPF301A Employ music and singing in performance	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	E

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