Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

interpret music appropriately for performance

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

plan own practice time

setprofessional development goals

identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly

investigate repertoire to contribute to the scope of programming and to continuously develop excellence in performance

listening skills sufficient to

monitor and adjust intonation as required

develop a strong level of relative pitch

use appropriate sound and tone production

produce a controlled sound with variations in tone as required

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

producing sounds in a range of ways appropriate to selected musical style and repertoire

developing an increased awareness of the subtleties and variations of tone colour and their use in performance

adapting repertoire to own performance in area of specialisation

responding appropriately to the unexpected during performances

learning skills in the context of

improving vocal techniques and expression through practice

expanding repertoire

using appropriate repertoire for technical development

technical skills sufficient to

use a range of vocal techniques

produce planned sound consistently across a wide dynamic range

discriminate and adjust pitch to produce the required sound

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of

industry and musical terminology

human anatomy and physiology as they relate to the physical process of singing

qualities of vocal production belonging to each register head chest and falsetto

techniques for caring for the voice

repertoire relevant to area of specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of refining vocal techniques and performing before an audience

OHS principles as they apply to singing

relevant legislation

preventative practice against damage to the voice

correct posture

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 present at least two performance programs of songs to a professional standard

do thorough vocal warmups and warmdowns

perform a second messa di voce

plan and monitor progress in own skill development

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

opportunities to present performance programs before an audience

access to suitable acoustic space

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

opportunities to demonstrate improvement in vocal techniques

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

observation of practice or performance sessions where the candidate is singing

written or oral questioning on technical development strategies planning and goals with respect to refinement of vocal techniques

video andor audio recordings of performances or practice sessions where the candidate is singing

selfevaluation sheets

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

samples of work plans for private practice sessions

case studies and scenarios as a basis to discuss issues and challenges that arise in the context of refining vocal techniques and performing before an audience

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPF501A Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPFA Present a music performance

CUSMPF601A Present a music performance

CUSMPFA Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

CUSMPF602A Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

CUSMPFA Extend improvisation techniques

CUSMPF604A Extend improvisation techniques.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Strategies may include:

Techniques may include:

Repertoire may include:

Resources may include:

Exercises may include:

Technical accuracy may relate to:

Health and safety considerations may include:

Factors to be considered when writing programs may include:

Psychological activities may include relaxation techniques, such as: