Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

read notated music

work cooperatively with other performers and music personnel

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

interpreting music structures and elements to enhance musical outcomes in performance

interpreting creative work from written notation

appropriately interpreting expression and stylistic conventions from written music

recovering errors with minimal disruption to performance

problemsolving skills sufficient to

troubleshoot musicreading problems

plan work tasks in a logical sequence

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

implement a private music practice strategy

set work and practice goals

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

prepare self for performance

work to personal goals

seek expert assistance when problems arise

manage private music practice sessions

learning skills sufficient to improve musicreading skills through practice

technical skills sufficient to

perform music accurately from written notation in chosen area of specialisation

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

analyse scales chord sequences and music systems rhythms time signatures and beat patterns of musical organisation relevant to specialisation

apply knowledge of musical forms in area of specialisation to written music

Required knowledge

sound knowledge of

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

musical protocols and customs for reading written music in selected area of specialisation

repertoire relevant to chosen musical specialisation

technical requirements of relevant instruments for accurate and appropriate performance in selected area of specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing music from written notation

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to using musical instruments and 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 from written notation on at least three occasions

adhere to the conventions of the selected music

practise musicreading skills on a regular basis

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a selection of notated music for investigation and performance

access to appropriate instruments equipment and performance space

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 or video recording of the candidate performing music from written notation

authenticated audio recordings of the candidate playing music from written notation

thirdparty reports from formal practical music examinations

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

case studies as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing music from written notation

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Prepare for performances

CUSMPF302A Prepare for performances

CUSMPFA Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPFA Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPFA Perform music as a soloist

CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist.

Appropriate personnel may be:

Repertoire may be:

Rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures may be:

Form and music structures may be:

Dynamics and expression marks may be:

Stylistic conventions may be: