Required skills

communication listening and teamwork skills in the context of

responding appropriately to aural and written cues

using aural imagination to develop and embellish themes in performance

working collaboratively with other members of an ensemble

responding appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

technical skills in the context of

rhythmically developing solos

using a range of improvisation techniques and styles in area of specialisation

playing improvised solos that contain advanced harmonic structural melodic and rhythmic concepts

applying techniques to create forward motion

initiative and creativity in the context of

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in improvisation

developing musical themes and melodic motifs

listening critically to continuously evaluate and adjust the musical work

phrasing and shaping music appropriately

understanding and expressing appropriate musical nuance

applying appropriate styles or interpretation

working creatively with individual differences

responding appropriately to the unexpected in a live performance situation

selfmanagement and learning skills in the context of

setting professional development goals

monitoring and evaluating own improvisations

improving performance through experimentation and practice

responding appropriately to the pressures of performing live

Required knowledge

music knowledge including

welldeveloped understanding of chosen styles and genres and their musical forms and conventions for improvisation

historical conventions in relation to improvisation

chord schemes rhythmic patterns and rhythmic conventions as they apply to improvisation

musical and performance protocols

issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing improvisations

OHS principles relevant to particular performance contexts such as

legislation

policies and best practice

hearing protection

protection of body against overuse injury

safe lifting practices

performance anxiety

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

confidently perform improvisations using a range of advanced techniques

plan and monitor progress in own skill development

demonstrate an advanced level of musical decision making in an improvised context

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

collaborate effectively with other members of a performance ensemble

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments and equipment

performance opportunities as part of an ensemble

appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities

an audience

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 of performance where the candidate is performing an improvisation

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

process diary detailing practice planning goals and strategies

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

relevant samples of artistic work with candidates evaluation

authenticated details of relevant artistic andor commercial achievements

video or audio recordings of performance or practice sessions where the candidate is performing an improvisation

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMLTA Analyse music

CUSMLT601A Analyse music

CUSMLTA Analyse harmony

CUSMLT602A Analyse harmony

CUSMPFA Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

CUSMPF602A Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

CUSMPFA Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire

CUSMPF603A Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Factors may include:

Techniques may include:

Criteria may include:

Repertoire may include:

Health and safety considerations may include:

Cues may include:

Musical elements may include: