Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

contribute to discussions about suitable repertoire for the ensemble

collaborate effectively with other members of the group during performances

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

contribute constructive planning skills sufficient to

arrive punctually at group practice sessions

allow sufficient time for warmup prior to performances

listening skills sufficient to

monitor and adjust intonation as required

recognise intervals chords scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation

use appropriate sound and tone production for instrument or voice

adjust own playing or singing in line with requirements of ensemble performance

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

producing sounds in a range of ways appropriate to the ensemble repertoire

responding appropriately to the unexpected during performances

learning skills in the context of improving music performance skills and expression through practice

technical and problemsolving skills sufficient to

use a range of instrumental techniques on either a first or second instrument

use a variety of rhythms and rhythmic styles relevant to specialisation

Required knowledge

broad understanding of

industry repertoire and musical terminology

acoustic principles relevant to selected instrument and area of specialisation

instrument parts applications range capabilities care and maintenance

group and solo performance protocols and customs

issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing in an ensemble

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to performing in a range of environments

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

perform proficiently as a member of a group before an audience on at least two occasions

collaborate effectively with other members of the group during performances

participate constructively in evaluations of group performances

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments and equipment

opportunities for musical collaboration in performances before an audience

appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities

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

observation or video recordings of performances in which the candidate is a member of an ensemble

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussing issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing in an ensemble

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMLTA Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills

CUSMLT201A Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills

CUSMPFA Play or sing simple musical pieces

CUSMPF201A Play or sing simple musical pieces

CUSMPFA Incorporate music technology into performance

CUSMPF202A Incorporate music technology into performance

CUSMPFA Play music from simple written notation

CUSMPF204A Play music from simple written notation.

Types of ensembles may include:

Instruments may be:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Issues and challenges may include:

Listening may include:

OHS principles may include: