Assessor Resource
CUSMPF505A
Perform improvisation for audiences
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Improvisation skills are required by musicians in a range of musical genres and traditions, for example, jazz, blues, classical, folk and rock. Aural awareness and a thorough grounding in the practice of the chosen genre or musical tradition are required so that musicians are in a position to respond intuitively to musical elements as they seek to vary them spontaneously during performances.
More complex skills associated with improvisation are covered in:
CUSMPF604A Extend improvisation techniques.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform improvisation for an audience as part of an ensemble. Critical to the success of performances that involve improvisation is the ability of all members of the group to work collaboratively and creatively together to embellish musical elements of chosen pieces.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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