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Evidence Guide: CUSMPF507A - Present live audition programs

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CUSMPF507A - Present live audition programs

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan audition program

  1. Confirm audition requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel
  2. Undertake background research into the needs and business of auditioning body to strategically plan the program
  3. Plan program to suit auditioning body's requirements
  4. Prepare a varied program that demonstrates own strengths in performance and that is well within the technical and stylistic ability of any other performers required for the audition
  5. Observe all protocols, either specifically prescribed by auditioning body or otherwise appropriate to context
  6. Confirm arrangements with accompanist or ensemble to allow maximum rehearsal time
  7. Where possible test the audition venue and facilities in advance or inspect to assess warm-up possibilities
  8. Organise portfolio to present to auditioning body as required
Confirm audition requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel

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Undertake background research into the needs and business of auditioning body to strategically plan the program

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Plan program to suit auditioning body's requirements

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Prepare a varied program that demonstrates own strengths in performance and that is well within the technical and stylistic ability of any other performers required for the audition

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Observe all protocols, either specifically prescribed by auditioning body or otherwise appropriate to context

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Confirm arrangements with accompanist or ensemble to allow maximum rehearsal time

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Where possible test the audition venue and facilities in advance or inspect to assess warm-up possibilities

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Organise portfolio to present to auditioning body as required

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Prepare for audition

  1. Purchase or hire scores, tapes or other materials necessary for the program
  2. Comply with statutory requirements for music to be performed at audition
  3. Check the condition of instruments and/or accessories to be used in the audition to ensure optimum working order and repair or adjust as necessary to ensure best performance conditions
  4. Where appropriate check the tuning of instruments in advance and take measures to ensure ease and accuracy of tuning both in preparation for, and during, the audition
  5. Ensure that all equipment is appropriate to the audition venue and context
  6. Inspect and try out instruments and/or equipment where possible in advance of the audition when they are to be supplied by the auditioning body at the venue
Purchase or hire scores, tapes or other materials necessary for the program

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Comply with statutory requirements for music to be performed at audition

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Check the condition of instruments and/or accessories to be used in the audition to ensure optimum working order and repair or adjust as necessary to ensure best performance conditions

Completed
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Where appropriate check the tuning of instruments in advance and take measures to ensure ease and accuracy of tuning both in preparation for, and during, the audition

Completed
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Ensure that all equipment is appropriate to the audition venue and context

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Inspect and try out instruments and/or equipment where possible in advance of the audition when they are to be supplied by the auditioning body at the venue

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Present audition

  1. Arrive at the venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures
  2. Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety as required
  3. Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition and musical context
  4. Ensure that required resources are on hand and available in a manner that allows the audition to proceed without undue interruption
  5. Present portfolio as required
  6. Apply music knowledge and appropriate techniques to perform pieces to best of one's ability
  7. Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during the audition, including cutting off the performance if and when instructed
  8. Maintain a positive and courteous manner with auditioner and fellow performers
Arrive at the venue punctually to allow for warm-up time and registration procedures

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Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety as required

Completed
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Ensure that dress and manner are appropriate to the audition and musical context

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Ensure that required resources are on hand and available in a manner that allows the audition to proceed without undue interruption

Completed
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Present portfolio as required

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Apply music knowledge and appropriate techniques to perform pieces to best of one's ability

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Listen carefully and respond to instructions given during the audition, including cutting off the performance if and when instructed

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Maintain a positive and courteous manner with auditioner and fellow performers

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Follow up audition

  1. At the completion of the audition confirm an expected time for hearing the audition outcome
  2. Where result is successful, obtain details of contract interview and follow up accordingly
  3. Where result is unsuccessful, follow up with a courteous request for appraisal and further advice
  4. Evaluate and assess the audition performance and feedback to influence future audition preparation and performance
  5. Send follow-up correspondence for each audition whether successful or not to communicate appreciation for the opportunity and to allow for further opportunities
At the completion of the audition confirm an expected time for hearing the audition outcome

Completed
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Where result is successful, obtain details of contract interview and follow up accordingly

Completed
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Where result is unsuccessful, follow up with a courteous request for appraisal and further advice

Completed
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Evaluate and assess the audition performance and feedback to influence future audition preparation and performance

Completed
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Send follow-up correspondence for each audition whether successful or not to communicate appreciation for the opportunity and to allow for further opportunities

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

prepare an audition program that meets the requirements of an auditioning body

perform proficiently for an audition on at least two occasions (either real or simulated)

listen effectively to adjust intonation and nuance in performance

apply interpretation and expression skills

communicate effectively with others involved in the audition.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to relevant instruments and equipment

opportunities for auditions in either a real or simulated situation

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 candidate presenting a live audition program

written or oral questioning on performance strategies

discussion of planning for an audition

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 preparing for and presenting a live audition program.

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist

CUSMPF501A Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPF506A Develop technical skills and expand repertoire.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication, teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to:

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

respond appropriately to directions during auditions

present confidently in an audition situation

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

plan audition program and practice time

identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in an audition context

listening skills sufficient to:

monitor and adjust intonation as required

recognise intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation

use appropriate sound and tone production for instrument or voice

produce a controlled sound with variations in tone as required

apply acoustic principles to own playing

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of:

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

responding appropriately to the unexpected in an audition situation

learning skills in the context of improving music performance skills and expression through practice

technical and problem-solving skills sufficient to:

use a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation

tune instrument to achieve intonation

play an extensive range of scales, rhythms or chord patterns in selected area of specialisation

produce planned sound consistently across a wide dynamic range

discriminate and adjust pitch to produce the required sound

Required knowledge

acoustic principles relevant to selected instrument and area of specialisation

music vocabulary and terminology

instrument parts, applications, range, capabilities, care and maintenance

repertoire relevant to the selected instrument and area of specialisation

performance and audition protocols

issues and challenges that arise in the context of presenting a live audition program

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Requirements may include:

purpose

time

venue

length of the audition

content:

repertoire

contrasts within the program material

particular stylistic requirements

performance breaks

duration requirements for each piece presented

number of pieces to be prepared

whether auditioners will choose from a presented list, or hear all pieces or parts of pieces

ensemble size

accompaniment

movement and dress standards.

Appropriate personnel may include:

representative of the auditioning body

musical director

performer

mentor

teacher

coach

tutor

conductor

agent.

Portfolio may include:

biographies

photographic materials

scores

music demos:

audio

video

multimedia

kits.

Statutory requirements may relate to:

copyright

duty of care.

Relaxation techniques may include:

mind to muscle:

meditation

imagery/conscious visualisation

affirmations

stretching

deep breathing

light aerobic exercises.

Resources may include:

instruments

instrumental accessories

sound equipment

microphones

sheet music

music scores

music stands.

Music knowledge may include:

repertoire

instrument knowledge

findings from music analyses and research

musical forms, systems, practices and customs

music notation

interpretation of directions for:

instrumentation

voicing

expression

timbre

attack

pitch

tempi

dynamics

accompaniment protocols

rehearsal and performance protocols

chord and melodic formulae

aural imagination to develop musical material and/or interpretation

pattern and sequence recognition and memory

solo and ensemble protocols.

Techniques may involve:

instrumental/vocal sound production

physical coordination

improvisation

sight reading

playing a range of pieces in different styles in area of specialisation

playing a wide range of rhythms, time signatures and rhythm patterns in area of specialisation

playing a wide range of chords and chord patterns in area of specialisation

using a range of keys, scales and chord sequences

adjusting tone colour through:

instrumental attack

techniques for sound production

a range of accessories

electronic sound enhancers

interaction between the player and the instrument

use of performer's physique.