Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

discuss music arranging requirements in a collaborative manner

respond positively to constructive feedback on own arrangements

actively participate in industry and community networks as a way of extending own professional practice

listening skills in the context of

using aural imagination when manipulating musical elements

analysing music instrumentation

applying auralperception skills to enhance the sound of original compositions

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

phrasing and shaping music appropriately

giving the finished work a stylistically convincing sound

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in the use and organisation of musical elements

incorporating melodic and harmonic components to give arrangements a musically distinctive sound

arranging music appropriately for the context of venues and perceived audience taste

selfmanagement and learning skills in the context of

setting professional development goals

monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of own arrangements

improving musicarranging techniques through experimentation and practice

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

plan the arrangement of musical pieces in a logical sequence

work within established budgets and timeframes

demonstrate reliability in all agreed work commitments

technology skills in the context of using music composition and arranging software at a working level of proficiency

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of musicianship issues including

repertoire and music history relevant to area of specialisation

instrumentation and orchestration

musical protocols and customs for setting down music

genres and styles and their musical forms and conventions in written notation

interpretation of chords scales melodies forms textures or other conventions found within music notation

options for using computer applications to notate music

copyright law and permissions

reading and writing music using written music notation such as acoustic and electronic scores sheet music and chord charts

techniques for writing directions for

instrumentation

voicing

expression

timbre

attack

pitch

tempi

dynamics

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of extending techniques for arranging music

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

plan and monitor progress in own skill development

arrange in response to at least two briefs a selection of musical pieces that demonstrate an advanced understanding of musicarranging techniques

apply welldeveloped aural skills to the music arrangement process

work collaboratively with others involved in creating or performing the music arrangements

respond positively to constructive feedback on own arrangements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where music arranging skills can be applied

access to industrycurrent software hardware and audio equipment for composing arranging orchestrating and setting down music

access to scores relevant to the candidates selected musical styles

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate arrangingmusical pieces

process diary detailing practice planning goals and strategies

written or oral questioning on professional development strategies planning and career goals

relevant samples of artistic work with candidates evaluation

authenticated details of relevant artistic andor commercial achievements

written or oral questioning to assess candidates understanding of musical elements and musicarranging techniques

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussing issues about refining techniques for arranging music

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Appropriate personnel may include:

Factors may include:

Techniques may include:

Criteria may include:

Networking strategies may include:

Musical elements may include:

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