Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAMPF403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop repertoire as part of a backup group

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency CUAMPF403 - Develop repertoire as part of a backup group
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and rehearse repertoire as part of a backup group.It applies to musicians and vocalists who accompany and support solo artists and contribute to the selection of repertoire. They could be performing in any genre.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

appropriate instruments, equipment and rehearsal space

opportunities to rehearse.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clarify backup requirements
  • Confirm overall performance requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • Develop familiarity with work of solo artist for whom backup is being provided
  • Discuss and clarify number and type of performers required in the backup group with the solo artist
  • Confirm nature and extent of own contribution to the backup group
  • Confirm timetable leading up to performance, and allocate private practice and rehearsal times
       
Element: Select repertoire
  • Collaborate with appropriate people to select a range of items suited to the purpose of the performance and solo artist’s style
  • Discuss pros and cons of items, and agree on a program that provides balance and variety in line with performance requirements
  • Obtain final sign off on program as required
       
Element: Rehearse repertoire
  • Use personal practice time to develop own accompaniment performance skills to achieve the required performance standard of the repertoire
  • Attend rehearsals punctually, and bring required materials.
  • Setup and warmup in group rehearsal, paying attention to work health and safety (WHS) principles to avoid injury
  • Rehearse repertoire pieces together as a group, with solo artist as required, listening critically and adjusting playing and volume to achieve the required sound and balance between lead and backing players
  • Discuss stylistic and interpretive issues appropriately so as to maintain the flow of rehearsals and quality of performance
  • Identify and resolve technical or stagecraft issues in collaboration with other members of the group
  • Incorporate relevant feedback to advance quality of own performance
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify backup requirements

1.1 Confirm overall performance requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.2 Develop familiarity with work of solo artist for whom backup is being provided

1.3 Discuss and clarify number and type of performers required in the backup group with the solo artist

1.4 Confirm nature and extent of own contribution to the backup group

1.5 Confirm timetable leading up to performance, and allocate private practice and rehearsal times

2. Select repertoire

2.1 Collaborate with appropriate people to select a range of items suited to the purpose of the performance and solo artist’s style

2.2 Discuss pros and cons of items, and agree on a program that provides balance and variety in line with performance requirements

2.3 Obtain final sign off on program as required

3. Rehearse repertoire

3.1 Use personal practice time to develop own accompaniment performance skills to achieve the required performance standard of the repertoire

3.2 Attend rehearsals punctually, and bring required materials.

3.3 Setup and warmup in group rehearsal, paying attention to work health and safety (WHS) principles to avoid injury

3.4 Rehearse repertoire pieces together as a group, with solo artist as required, listening critically and adjusting playing and volume to achieve the required sound and balance between lead and backing players

3.5 Discuss stylistic and interpretive issues appropriately so as to maintain the flow of rehearsals and quality of performance

3.6 Identify and resolve technical or stagecraft issues in collaboration with other members of the group

3.7 Incorporate relevant feedback to advance quality of own performance

Evidence of the ability to:

contribute, as a member of a backup group, to the selection of repertoire to suit particular performances

participate in rehearsals in collaboration with others including:

ensuring that own skill level is to the required standard

attending rehearsals with the required and materials

carrying out all activities safely

communicating effectively with relevant people to achieve the required standard of performance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain factors to consider when selecting repertoire

outline issues that may arise in the context of developing repertoire and rehearsing as part of a backup group

outline work health and safety principles as they apply to using musical instruments and performing in a range of environments.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify backup requirements

1.1 Confirm overall performance requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.2 Develop familiarity with work of solo artist for whom backup is being provided

1.3 Discuss and clarify number and type of performers required in the backup group with the solo artist

1.4 Confirm nature and extent of own contribution to the backup group

1.5 Confirm timetable leading up to performance, and allocate private practice and rehearsal times

2. Select repertoire

2.1 Collaborate with appropriate people to select a range of items suited to the purpose of the performance and solo artist’s style

2.2 Discuss pros and cons of items, and agree on a program that provides balance and variety in line with performance requirements

2.3 Obtain final sign off on program as required

3. Rehearse repertoire

3.1 Use personal practice time to develop own accompaniment performance skills to achieve the required performance standard of the repertoire

3.2 Attend rehearsals punctually, and bring required materials.

3.3 Setup and warmup in group rehearsal, paying attention to work health and safety (WHS) principles to avoid injury

3.4 Rehearse repertoire pieces together as a group, with solo artist as required, listening critically and adjusting playing and volume to achieve the required sound and balance between lead and backing players

3.5 Discuss stylistic and interpretive issues appropriately so as to maintain the flow of rehearsals and quality of performance

3.6 Identify and resolve technical or stagecraft issues in collaboration with other members of the group

3.7 Incorporate relevant feedback to advance quality of own performance

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm overall performance requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel 
Develop familiarity with work of solo artist for whom backup is being provided 
Discuss and clarify number and type of performers required in the backup group with the solo artist 
Confirm nature and extent of own contribution to the backup group 
Confirm timetable leading up to performance, and allocate private practice and rehearsal times 
Collaborate with appropriate people to select a range of items suited to the purpose of the performance and solo artist’s style 
Discuss pros and cons of items, and agree on a program that provides balance and variety in line with performance requirements 
Obtain final sign off on program as required 
Use personal practice time to develop own accompaniment performance skills to achieve the required performance standard of the repertoire 
Attend rehearsals punctually, and bring required materials. 
Setup and warmup in group rehearsal, paying attention to work health and safety (WHS) principles to avoid injury 
Rehearse repertoire pieces together as a group, with solo artist as required, listening critically and adjusting playing and volume to achieve the required sound and balance between lead and backing players 
Discuss stylistic and interpretive issues appropriately so as to maintain the flow of rehearsals and quality of performance 
Identify and resolve technical or stagecraft issues in collaboration with other members of the group 
Incorporate relevant feedback to advance quality of own performance 

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