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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clarify backup requirements
   • Confirm overall performance requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel
   • Develop familiarity with work of solo artist for whom backup is being provided
   • Discuss and clarify number and type of performers required in the backup group with the solo artist
   • Confirm nature and extent of own contribution to the backup group
   • Confirm timetable leading up to performance, and allocate private practice and rehearsal times
2. Select repertoire
   • Collaborate with appropriate people to select a range of items suited to the purpose of the performance and solo artist’s style
   • Discuss pros and cons of items, and agree on a program that provides balance and variety in line with performance requirements
   • Obtain final sign off on program as required
3. Rehearse repertoire
   • Use personal practice time to develop own accompaniment performance skills to achieve the required performance standard of the repertoire
   • Attend rehearsals punctually, and bring required materials.
   • Setup and warmup in group rehearsal, paying attention to work health and safety (WHS) principles to avoid injury
   • Rehearse repertoire pieces together as a group, with solo artist as required, listening critically and adjusting playing and volume to achieve the required sound and balance between lead and backing players
   • Discuss stylistic and interpretive issues appropriately so as to maintain the flow of rehearsals and quality of performance
   • Identify and resolve technical or stagecraft issues in collaboration with other members of the group
   • Incorporate relevant feedback to advance quality of own performance

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

contribute, as a member of a backup group, to the selection of repertoire to suit particular performances

participate in rehearsals in collaboration with others including:

ensuring that own skill level is to the required standard

attending rehearsals with the required and materials

carrying out all activities safely

communicating effectively with relevant people to achieve the required standard of performance.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

explain factors to consider when selecting repertoire

outline issues that may arise in the context of developing repertoire and rehearsing as part of a backup group

outline work health and safety principles as they apply to using musical instruments and performing in a range of environments.

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