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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to perform simple musical parts
  2. Perform simple musical parts
  3. Improve own performance

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

interpret music at a basic level for performance practice

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

plan own practice time

selfmanagement and learning skills sufficient to

follow ensemble protocol and musical instruction

improve performance skills through practice and rehearsal

technical skills sufficient to

perform simple pieces on chosen instrument as part of an ensemble

tune instrument to achieve intonation

Required knowledge

basic understanding of music structures styles and forms

basic understanding of OHS procedures in relation to performing in a range of environments

Evidence Required

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

follow ensemble protocol

follow musical instruction

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to appropriate repertoire instrumentation and sheetrecorded music

access to an appropriate performance space

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

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate performing simple musical parts in an ensemble situation

video or audio recordings of candidates performance or practice sessions

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of ensemble protocol

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Develop skills to play or sing music

CUSMPF101A Develop skills to play or sing music.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Equipment may include:

chairs

electronic tuners

music stands

PA system and microphones

percussion instruments

stringed instruments

wind instruments.

Relevant personnel may include:

musical director

performer

mentor

teacher

coach

tutor

conductor

sound engineer.

Warm up may include:

chords

physical stretching

scales

vocal scales.

Cues may include:

notation in music score

body movement

musical

verbal or written.