Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply technical control in performing music
- Use control of the physical characteristics of chosen instrument to perform music
- Exploit the expressive qualities of chosen instrument using technical control in performance
- Control sound production to achieve consistency and reliability in performance across a wide range of repertoire in selected musical style
- Maintain and care for the instrument
- Use appropriate methods to care for, move, use and store the instrument securely
- Set up and/or warm up the instrument in preparation for practice or performance
- Use instrumental accessories, fittings, maintenance and cleaning products to care for the instrument and enhance performance outcomes
- Tune the instrument appropriately to the required standard and tuning conventions
- Develop techniques and expand repertoire
- Plan practice sessions, strategies and exercises aimed at extending techniques and expanding repertoire in consultation with appropriate people
- Practise technical exercises and/or studies as applicable to instrument to address specific technical needs
- Cultivate individual style, and extend musical expression in selected repertoire, using the physical and acoustic capabilities of the selected instrument
- Listen to own work critically to produce accurate intonation and tone colour across a wide dynamic range
- Maintain correct posture and appropriate finger, hand and/or body positions to perfect technical facility and to protect against overuse injury in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
- Monitor progress in skill development against personal goals, and adjust practice sessions accordingly
- Apply refined skills to perform a wider range of pieces
- Interpret music to play a range of repertoire for a solo and/or ensemble performance program in the selected area of music specialisation
- Use a variety of instrumental techniques in performance, demonstrating fluency, individual style and appropriate musical expression
- Control intonation, rhythm, tempo, expression, phrasing and nuance appropriate to the instrument or voice, repertoire and musical style
- Evaluate own performances, and note areas for future improvement
- Seek feedback on own performance from appropriate people, and incorporate their suggestions into strategies for improving own skills and knowledge