Unit of competency Outline
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Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts
Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts
Unit of competency
National Code
CUSMPF102A
CUSMPF102A
State Code
D2920
D2920
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/01/2011
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
21/01/2011
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow a musical director and musical instructions to perform simple musical parts in an ensemble situation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform simple musical parts
- 1.1 Set up equipment, tune instrument and confirm requirements with relevant personnel
- 1.2 Set instrument to appropriate volume as directed
- 1.3 Sit or stand and warm up for performance as directed
2. Perform simple musical parts
- 2.1 Perform notated or memorised musical part at appropriate volume
- 2.2 Take cues from relevant personnel to start and end musical part
- 2.3 Take cues as required for entry and exit points of musical part
3. Improve own performance
- 3.1 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel
- 3.2 Consider and note aspects of own performance that could be improved
- 3.3 Respond positively to constructive feedback from others on own performance and take action to improve as required
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.
Equipment may include:
chairs
electronic tuners
music stands
PA system and microphones
percussion instruments
stringed instruments
wind instruments.
Relevant personnel may include:
musical director
performer
mentor
teacher
coach
tutor
conductor
sound engineer.
Warm up may include:
chords
physical stretching
scales
vocal scales.
Cues may include:
notation in music score
body movement
musical
verbal or written.
Equipment may include:
chairs
electronic tuners
music stands
PA system and microphones
percussion instruments
stringed instruments
wind instruments.
Relevant personnel may include:
musical director
performer
mentor
teacher
coach
tutor
conductor
sound engineer.
Warm up may include:
chords
physical stretching
scales
vocal scales.
Cues may include:
notation in music score
body movement
musical
verbal or written.
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:
follow ensemble protocol
follow musical instruction.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate repertoire, instrumentation and sheet/recorded music
access to an appropriate performance space
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate performing simple musical parts in an ensemble situation
video or audio recordings of candidate's performance or practice sessions
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of ensemble protocol.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUSMPF101A Develop skills to play or sing music.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
follow ensemble protocol
follow musical instruction.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate repertoire, instrumentation and sheet/recorded music
access to an appropriate performance space
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate performing simple musical parts in an ensemble situation
video or audio recordings of candidate's performance or practice sessions
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of ensemble protocol.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUSMPF101A Develop skills to play or sing music.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWI24 | CUAMPF102 | Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D190 | CUF10107 | Certificate I in Creative Industries | Qualification |