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Perform music as a soloist

Perform music as a soloist

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF406
State Code
AWI09
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 perform live for audiences as a soloist.It applies to individuals who perform as solo instrumentalists or vocalists. They may perform in any musical genre. They apply technical and musicianship skills and well developed stagecraft skills to engage audiences.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform warm-up routine
  • 1.1 Ensure that music is fully rehearsed to the required performance standard
  • 1.2 Check instrument or voice and other equipment required for the performance to ensure their reliability in performance
  • 1.3 Ensure accurate tuning of instrument or voice where relevant
  • 1.4 Warm up for the performance to ensure that sound production is secure from the beginning of the performance in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
  • 1.5 Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety as required
2. Execute solo elements of performance
  • 2.1 Apply knowledge of the music, including musical elements and underlying intention, to enhance performance outcomes
  • 2.2 Demonstrate imagination and innovation in the musical interpretation to maintain audience focus and attention
  • 2.3 Use appropriate techniques to effectively realise performance style
  • 2.4 Focus expressive skills to engage self, accompanist and audience in the performance
  • 2.5 Respond to musical and stage or studio direction as required
  • 2.6 Listen critically to own and others’ performance, and adjust own performance to produce the required sound
  • 2.7 Demonstrate appropriate intonation, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and expression to produce the required sound
  • 2.8 Sustain the musical line and/or harmony as required in the style and context of performance
  • 2.9 Maintain artistic and technical communication with musical director and/or accompanist(s) where relevant
3. Evaluate performance
  • 3.1 Assess the success of the performance in achieving its potential, and incorporate evaluation into future performances
  • 3.2 Measure performance against previous work to assess own technical and artistic development
  • 3.3 Identify and note weaknesses and errors in the performance to improve future performances
  • 3.4 Assess feedback from others, and use for possible adjustment to future work
  • 3.5 Plan strategies for refining solo performance and technical skills based on outcome of evaluations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2935 CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI12 CUAMPF416 Perform music as a soloist Unit of competency