Assessor Resource

CUAMPF102
Develop ensemble skills to perform simple musical parts

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow a musical director and musical instructions to perform simple musical parts in an ensemble situation.

It applies to individuals with little or no musical experience who need close guidance and supervision. Typically, these skills could apply to performing in community workshops or short programs of musical instruction.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to perform simple musical parts

1.1 Set up equipment, tune instrument and confirm ensemble protocol requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Set instrument or equipment to appropriate volume as directed

1.3 Use healthy performance habits in setting up and warming up

2. Perform simple musical parts

2.1 Take cues from relevant personnel to start and end musical part at the appropriate places

2.2 Use correct posture to perform notated or memorised musical part at appropriate volume

2.3 Take note of musical structure of overall ensemble repertoire and how own part fits in

2.4 Respond to direction in playing or singing in appropriate style

2.5 Listen to others in group and apply awareness of others’ playing and/or singing to ensure own playing and/or singing is in time and in tune with ensemble

3. Improve own performance

3.1 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel, and take action to improve

3.2 Note aspects of own performance that could be improved

3.3 Practise own parts individually prior to ensemble rehearsals to ensure sufficient technical skills to perform musical parts accurately

Evidence of the ability to:

follow ensemble protocol, directions and cues

perform musical parts accurately and using correct technique

use listening skills to check that own intonation, timing, volume and musical style is in line with the ensemble

improve own ability to perform in an ensemble.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain individuals know their own part in the overall ensemble repertoire

explain what is meant my 'ensemble protocol'

outline healthy posture, setting up and performance habits in relation to performing in an ensemble environment.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

instrument and/or equipment as required

appropriate repertoire, instrumentation and sheet/recorded music

an appropriate performance space.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to perform simple musical parts

1.1 Set up equipment, tune instrument and confirm ensemble protocol requirements with relevant personnel

1.2 Set instrument or equipment to appropriate volume as directed

1.3 Use healthy performance habits in setting up and warming up

2. Perform simple musical parts

2.1 Take cues from relevant personnel to start and end musical part at the appropriate places

2.2 Use correct posture to perform notated or memorised musical part at appropriate volume

2.3 Take note of musical structure of overall ensemble repertoire and how own part fits in

2.4 Respond to direction in playing or singing in appropriate style

2.5 Listen to others in group and apply awareness of others’ playing and/or singing to ensure own playing and/or singing is in time and in tune with ensemble

3. Improve own performance

3.1 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel, and take action to improve

3.2 Note aspects of own performance that could be improved

3.3 Practise own parts individually prior to ensemble rehearsals to ensure sufficient technical skills to perform musical parts accurately

Evidence of the ability to:

follow ensemble protocol, directions and cues

perform musical parts accurately and using correct technique

use listening skills to check that own intonation, timing, volume and musical style is in line with the ensemble

improve own ability to perform in an ensemble.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain individuals know their own part in the overall ensemble repertoire

explain what is meant my 'ensemble protocol'

outline healthy posture, setting up and performance habits in relation to performing in an ensemble environment.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

instrument and/or equipment as required

appropriate repertoire, instrumentation and sheet/recorded music

an appropriate performance space.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Set up equipment, tune instrument and confirm ensemble protocol requirements with relevant personnel 
Set instrument or equipment to appropriate volume as directed 
Use healthy performance habits in setting up and warming up 
Take cues from relevant personnel to start and end musical part at the appropriate places 
Use correct posture to perform notated or memorised musical part at appropriate volume 
Take note of musical structure of overall ensemble repertoire and how own part fits in 
Respond to direction in playing or singing in appropriate style 
Listen to others in group and apply awareness of others’ playing and/or singing to ensure own playing and/or singing is in time and in tune with ensemble 
Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel, and take action to improve 
Note aspects of own performance that could be improved 
Practise own parts individually prior to ensemble rehearsals to ensure sufficient technical skills to perform musical parts accurately 

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