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Present a music performance

Present a music performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF601
State Code
AWH98
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
63
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present music performances in any musical genre. It applies to individuals working as instrumentalists or vocalists who use high level technical, musicianship and stagecraft skills to engage audiences in a wide range of repertoire within an area of specialisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan music performance program
  • 1.1 Clarify expectations or brief for the music performance in consultation with appropriate people
  • 1.2 Assess own repertoire, and research new repertoire possibilities to identify appropriate items to provide a balanced music performance program
  • 1.3 Sequence items of the music performance program to maximise audience engagement and to meet own physical requirements in presenting the performance
  • 1.4 Assess each item of the music performance program against own strengths and weaknesses in performance, taking advice from others as required
  • 1.5 Determine and obtain resources and/or equipment required to present the piece
  • 1.6 Finalise the music performance program in consultation with appropriate people as required
  • 1.7 Confirm that all work health and safety (WHS) requirements are met regarding the venue
2. Prepare for the music performance
  • 2.1 Engage in coaching, private practice and/or rehearsal sessions to achieve the required performance standard
  • 2.2 Use rehearsals to cultivate rapport and musical empathy with accompanists or other artists, and to achieve the required performance standard
  • 2.3 Seek and incorporate advice during performance preparation to develop and improve performance
3. Develop interpretation
  • 3.1 Analyse the repertoire to interpret its scope, possibilities and underlying intention
  • 3.2 Explore a variety of interpretations and musical expression, and select and develop those most suited to the music, the performance context and own technical ability constraints
  • 3.3 Incorporate awareness of the performing space and the intended audience in the musical interpretation
4. Warm up for the music performance
  • 4.1 Secure an appropriate warm up space to tune instruments and check all other resources
  • 4.2 Warm up physically to ensure that sound production is secure from the beginning of the performance
  • 4.3 Use techniques to focus on the performance and minimise performance anxiety
5. Perform before an audience
  • 5.1 Establish and maintain communication with the audience, other artists and stage personnel using appropriate eye contact and other body language as required to ensure a cohesive performance
  • 5.2 Adjust own performance as required through listening and responding to cues to ensure that instrumental/vocal tuning, sound production and technical performance standard are maintained throughout the performance
  • 5.3 Sustain interpretation and expressive communication with the audience coherently and consistently, and maintain energy and focus throughout the performance
  • 5.4 Use performance recovery measures to mitigate errors with minimum disruption to performance flow and audience experience
  • 5.5 Respond to the audience as required by the custom or tradition of the performance context in entering and leaving the stage, accepting applause, acknowledging other artists or relevant personnel and providing encores
  • 5.6 Present the performance according WHS principles
6. Evaluate the music performance
  • 6.1 Use objective measures for evaluation purposes
  • 6.2 Review own performance against previous work to assess technical and artistic development
  • 6.3 Identify and note weaknesses and errors in the performance for analysis and remediation
  • 6.4 Seek and use feedback from appropriate others to inform adjustments in future work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2947 CUSMPF601A Present a music performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG68 CUAMPF611 Plan and present music performances Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM7 CUA60515 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry Qualification