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Lead music rehearsals

Lead music rehearsals

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF617
State Code
ODG58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
63
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a performance program and direct performers in music rehearsals. This includes choosing repertoire, selecting musicians, overseeing the organisation of rehearsals, and providing musical leadership during rehearsals and solutions to performance problems.The unit applies to those who have high level musicianship skills and advanced knowledge of the performance capabilities of instruments. They work as musical directors or conductors.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 own musical possibilities and outcomes in mind
  • 1.2 Participate in formal and informal learning experiences for own artistic and professional development
  • 1.3 Research cultural contexts, contemporary issues and other art forms and assess application in own work practice
2. Prepare performance programs
  • 2.1 Discuss vision for program and expected performance outcomes with required personnel
  • 2.2 Discuss and confirm roles of personnel in rehearsal with producers, and propose repertoire
  • 2.3 Consult required personnel on repertoire and its suitability according to scope, range and capabilities of ensemble instrumentation or vocal ranges of performers
  • 2.4 Seek and evaluate feedback on selected repertoire and incorporate into final selection of repertoire and program
  • 2.5 Communicate final musical vision to required personnel
3. Finalise rehearsal schedule
  • 3.1 Allocate adequate rehearsal time for repertoire according to optimal performance outcomes
  • 3.2 Communicate details of rehearsal content and standard of musical preparation to required personnel, allowing sufficient time for preparation
  • 3.3 Communicate details of responsibility for equipment, instruments, accessories, and venue for rehearsal to required personnel
  • 3.4 Confirm required work health and safety (WHS), copyright and performing rights requirements are met
  • 3.5 Identify problems that might arise in relation to rehearsal schedule, and develop contingency plans
4. Prepare to rehearse performance programs
  • 4.1 Assess musical and technical aspects of repertoire and determine their effect on rehearsals
  • 4.2 Prepare repertoire and confirm that performance vision can be achieved with performers and within allocated rehearsal time
  • 4.3 Confirm that resources required for rehearsals are obtained and available according to rehearsal and repertoire requirements
  • 4.4 Communicate with performers and optimise learning of the program using communication techniques
  • 4.5 Evaluate final repertoire and its potential expressive qualities in preparation for own role in rehearsal
5. Direct rehearsals
  • 5.1 Confirm that individual and collective tuning is at required standard using listening skills
  • 5.2 Give clear directions to performers for structure, beat, entry cues, dynamics, colour and expression
  • 5.3 Recognise and work with the collective and individual skills of performers
  • 5.4 Motivate performers to achieve performance excellence using music knowledge and technical skills
  • 5.5 Provide feedback to develop performers’ work as required
6. Evaluate rehearsals
  • 6.1 Participate in debriefing sessions with required personnel and identify strengths and weaknesses of rehearsal processes
  • 6.2 Document outcome of debriefing sessions according to related rehearsal conventions
  • 6.3 Note areas for future improvement and develop strategies accordingly
  • 6.4 Reflect on own performance as rehearsal leader and others’ feedback, and incorporate into improvement strategies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH90 CUAMPF607 Lead music rehearsals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGV0 CUA60520 Advanced Diploma of Music Qualification
BOG0 CUA60525 Advanced Diploma of Music Qualification