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Perform music from written notation

Perform music from written notation

Unit of competency
National Code
CUSMPF410A
State Code
D2939
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
63
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform music from written notation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Practise notated music
  • 1.1 Discuss with appropriate personnel the selection of suitable repertoire for practice and performance
  • 1.2 Practise music with accurate interpretation of rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures
  • 1.3 Adhere to the required conventions of form and music structures
  • 1.4 Consider interpretation of dynamics and expression marks
  • 1.5 Practise accuracy of intonation
  • 1.6 Seek guidance from appropriate personnel and adjust techniques as required
2. Present performances of notated music
  • 2.1 Perform melodic and rhythmic structures of music accurately
  • 2.2 Perform harmonic structures where required
  • 2.3 Demonstrate appropriate stylistic conventions
  • 2.4 Apply suitable tuning for selected music
  • 2.5 Adjust and adapt own performance in the context of a group performance as required
  • 2.6 Recover errors in performance as quickly and effectively as possible
3. Enhance music-reading skills
  • 3.1 Identify personal strengths and weaknesses as a means of recognising practice goals
  • 3.2 Explore suitable repertoire for further development
  • 3.3 In collaboration with appropriate personnel agree on a suitable repertoire for further development of music-reading skills
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Appropriate personnel may be:
teachers
mentors
musicians
bandleaders
music conductors
choir leaders.
Repertoire may be:
classical
jazz
popular music
church
folk
world.
Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures may be:
key signatures
basic harmonic and melodic structures
grouping of simple rhythmic structures
time signatures, including 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4 3/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8, 2/2 and 3/2
note pitch
note duration
accidentals
chords, where appropriate.
Form and music structures may be:
bar lines
repeats
sign
coda
ties
rests
phrases
ornaments
popular music forms
jazz forms
classical forms.
Dynamics and expression marks may be:
tempo
volume
accents
phrasing
articulation
special effects.
Stylistic conventions may be:
tuning systems
interpretation of music devices
approaches to performance conventions within the selected style.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
perform from written notation on at least three occasions
adhere to the conventions of the selected music
practise music-reading skills on a regular basis.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a selection of notated music for investigation and performance
access to appropriate instruments, equipment and performance space
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation or video recording of the candidate performing music from written notation
authenticated audio recordings of the candidate playing music from written notation
third-party reports from formal practical music examinations
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit
case studies as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing music from written notation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUSMPF302APrepare for performances
CUSMPF401ARehearse music for group performances
CUSMPF404APerform music as part of a group
CUSMPF406APerform music as a soloist.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3976 CUSMGE14A Read music for performance and analysis Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI05 CUAMPF410 Perform music from written notation Unit of competency