Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret music appropriately for performances

collaborate effectively with other artists and technical personnel to achieve planned outcomes

work with performers to achieve best performance outcomes

listening skills in the context of

demonstrating empathy with performers

listening critically to and adjusting own performance to achieve the required sound and to support performers

responding to other players and adjusting own performance in ensemble

technical and problemsolving skills sufficient to

use a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation

tune instrument to achieve intonation

use a variety of rhythms time signatures beat patterns and rhythmic styles relevant to specialisation

use a variety of scales chord sequences and music systems in selected area of specialisation

learning skills in the context of

using feedback to identify strengths and weaknesses in technique to improve own technical facility

extending repertoire knowledge

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

plan practice time prior to performance to improve technical facility

allow sufficient time for warmup prior to performances

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

supporting performers to deal with contingencies during performances

phrasing and shaping music appropriately

understanding and expressing appropriate musical nuance

Required knowledge

music knowledge

repertoire knowledge in selected area of specialisation

musical terminology systems elements and genres

musical styles in selected area of specialisation

group and solo performance protocols and customs

issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing as an accompanist

OHS principles as they apply to performing

relevant legislation

policies and best practice relevant to particular performance contexts

preventative practice against overuse injury and hearing damage

correct posture

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 an accompanist before an audience on at least three occasions

listen effectively to adjust intonation and nuance in performance

apply interpretation and expression skills

communicate effectively with others involved in performances

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments and equipment

opportunities to accompany performers before an audience

appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities for solo performances

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 the candidate performing accompaniments

written or oral questioning on performance strategies as an accompanist

discussion of planning for performances

relevant samples of artistic work with candidates evaluation

authenticated details of relevant courses or training sessions

authenticated details of relevant artistic andor commercial achievements

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 discussion of methods strategies and other issues involved in being an accompanist

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSINDA Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSMPFA Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPFA Perform music from written notation

CUSMPF410A Perform music from written notation

CUSMPFA Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPF501A Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPFA Develop technical skills and expand repertoire

CUSMPF506A Develop technical skills and expand repertoire.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Strategies to overcome the effects of performance anxiety may include:

Music knowledge may include:

Technical demands may involve:

Listening may include:

Strategies for improving own accompaniment skills may include: