Elements and Performance Criteria

Statutory requirements may relate to:
copyright
duty of care
OHS requirements

Audition considerations may include:
context
music culture or style
business of the auditioner
purpose
venue
career goals

Strategies for developing performance skills may include:
working with an appropriate tutor
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities in selected area of specialisation
attending master classes
participating in relevant groups or associations in selected area of specialisation
attending performances
contributing to/participating in, festivals and conferences in selected area of specialisation
studying performance techniques in a range of styles in selected area of specialisation
listening critically to a wide range of live and recorded music
being involved in a range of music making activities

Listening may include:
instrument tuning in selected area of specialisation
aural imagination to develop musical material and/or interpretation
pattern and sequence recognition and memory in selected area of specialisation
recognising music systems and practices in selected area of specialisation
chords, keys in tonal or other musical systems in selected area of specialisation
reproduction of sequences from memory relevant to selected area of specialisation

Music knowledge may include:
repertoire knowledge in area of specialisation
instrument knowledge in selected area of specialisation
music analyses and research in selected area of specialisation
musical forms, systems, practices and customs in selected area of specialisation
reading and writing music using written music, sheet music and chord charts as required in selected area of specialisation
interpretation of directions for; instrumentation, voicing, expression, timbre, attack, pitch, tempi, dynamics in selected area of specialisation
following solo and ensemble protocols in selected area of specialisation
following performance and rehearsal protocols in selected area of specialisation
improvisation in performance using aural cues only where required in selected area of specialisation
chordal and melodic formulae where required in selected area of specialisation

Technical skills may include:
proficiency in using instrument and musical elements in selected area of specialisation
proficiency with a range of techniques to control and enhance performance in selected area of specialisation
musical elements and techniques appropriate to style of music making
understanding of technical requirements for ensemble partners in rehearsal and performance in selected area of specialisation
technical requirements of relevant instruments for accurate and appropriate performance in selected area of specialisation

Technology may include:
use and maintenance of equipment as required in selected area of specialisation
use of electronic hardware and software for performance where required in selected area of specialisation
music recording
special effects

Promotional materials may include:
biographies
photographic materials
scores
audio and video recordings (demo tapes)
multimedia

kits

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
Music craft and expression
using relevant music vocabulary and terminology
applying and extending appropriate repertoire knowledge
understanding and applying appropriate rehearsal protocols
demonstrating understanding of chosen styles and genres and their musical forms and conventions
using appropriate chords and scales, forms, textures or other elements of musical organisation
demonstrating appropriate intonation, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and expression to produce the required sound
phrasing and shaping music appropriately
understanding and expressing appropriate musical nuance in selected area of specialisation
Technical
interpreting creative work effectively in selected area of specialisation
planning practice to improve technical facility
using a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation
Presentation and communication
using effective interpersonal skills
maintaining an appropriate standard of presentation
locating and using resources and information

Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to, and may be assessed with, the following units:
CUSMPF04A Prepare self for performance
CUSMPF05A Rehearse music for performance
CUSMPF13A Plan and prepare a performance program
CUSMPF09A Evaluate and extend performance technique
CUSMGE06A Read music
CUSMGE04A Analyse music

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
proficiency in performance appropriate to the audition condition
listening effectively and adjusting intonation and nuance in performance in selected area of specialisation
accurate/innovative interpretation and expression

Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
process diary
oral questioning
simulated or actual audition
relevant samples of audition experiences with candidate's evaluation
samples of work plans for auditions
relevant portfolio kit, tapes, scores, CDs, videos, biographies and promotional photographs promoting practitioner's work for audition presentation
case studies as a basis for discussion of methods and strategies required to plan and perform for auditions
Competency in this unit may need to be assessed over a period of time, in a range of contexts and on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence. The assessee must nominate the area of specialisation to be assessed in this unit.
Assessment may occur off the job, on the job or in a combination of on and off the job. Assessment of this unit requires evidence of planning, preparing and presenting a live audition in the nominated area of specialisation. It is recommended that this take the form of a simulated audition.

Resource requirements
Assessment tools may include:
career development plans
relevant instruments and/or equipment
recordings or work portfolios
other relevant participants where practical ensemble work is being assessed
appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)