Lead music rehearsals

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:41 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAMPF607

State Code
AWH90

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
15/01/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

100101 - Music

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct performers in music rehearsals.It applies to individuals who have high level musicianship skills and advanced knowledge of the performance capabilities of instruments. They may work as musical directors or conductors, and are responsible for choosing repertoire, selecting musicians, overseeing the organisation of rehearsals, and providing musical leadership during rehearsals and solutions to performance problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop musical direction skills

1.1 Research scores and performances with musical possibilities and outcomes in mind
1.2 Participate in formal and informal learning experiences for own artistic and professional development
1.3 Explore cultural contexts, contemporary issues and other art forms for their potential application in own work
1.4 Plan work opportunities in line with career goals and artistic aspirations

2. Prepare performance programs

2.1 Discuss vision for programs and expected performance outcomes with relevant people
2.2 Propose repertoire after discussing and confirming casting with producers
2.3 Consult appropriate people on repertoire and its suitability to scope, range and capabilities of ensemble instrumentation or vocal ranges of performers
2.4 Evaluate feedback, and use it to inform the final selection of repertoire and program
2.5 Communicate final musical vision to promoters, producers and performers

3. Prepare to rehearse performance programs

3.1 Assess musical and technical aspects of the repertoire to determine their effect on rehearsals
3.2 Prepare repertoire to ensure that performance shape and vision can be achieved with the performers and within allocated rehearsal time
3.3 Confirm that resources required for rehearsals are obtained and available
3.4 Plan specific techniques to assist communication with performers, and optimise learning of the program
3.5 Develop strategies to meet potential technical and artistic challenges
3.6 Evaluate the music and its potential expressive qualities in preparation for own conducting

4. Finalise rehearsal schedule

4.1 Allocate rehearsal time adequate to the repertoire and to achieve agreed outcomes
4.2 Communicate details of rehearsal content and standard of musical preparation required to relevant personnel, allowing sufficient time for preparation
4.3 Communicate details of responsibility for equipment, instruments and accessories, and venue for each rehearsal to relevant personnel
4.4 Confirm that relevant work health and safety (WHS), copyright and performing rights requirements are meet
4.5 Anticipate problems that might arise in relation to rehearsal schedule, and develop contingency plans

5. Direct rehearsals

5.1 Apply listening skills to ensure that individual and collective tuning is accurate
5.2 Use body to give clear directions for structure, beat, entry cues, dynamics, colour and expression
5.3 Recognise and work with the collective and individual skills of performers
5.4 Apply music knowledge and technical skills to bring out the best in performers and to achieve performance excellence
5.5 Provide feedback to develop performers’ work

6. Evaluate rehearsals

6.1 Participate in debriefing sessions with relevant personnel to identify strengths and weaknesses of rehearsal processes, and areas for future improvement
6.2 Document the outcome of debriefing sessions according to enterprise procedures
6.3 Reflect on own performance as rehearsal leader and others’ feedback, and note areas for future improvement

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D2953	CUSMPF607A	Lead music rehearsals	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODG58	CUAMPF617	Lead music rehearsals	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZM7	CUA60515	Advanced Diploma of Music Industry	Qualification