Develop techniques for arranging music

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Assessment Template
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUSMCP401A, 'Develop techniques for arranging music'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Develop an understanding of music arrangement

1.1 In consultation with appropriate personnel, identify factors that may have an impact on how to approach the arranging of music

1.2 Consider the range of ways musical elements could be reworked for different types of compositions

2. Generate ideas for musical arrangements

2.1 Clarify scope of music arrangement brief with appropriate personnel

2.2 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief and negotiate a contract as required

2.3 Brief other people involved in the music arrangement project as required

2.4 Research arranging conventions of musical style as required

2.5 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points and experiment with options for realising them

2.6 Discuss options with appropriate personnel and refine ideas as required

3. Arrange music

3.1 Develop and apply a range of techniques to adapt and organise musical elements into working versions of arrangements

3.2 Obtain copyright clearances and address issues regarding intellectual property rights as required

3.3 Listen to work in progress with appropriate personnel and seek feedback on how well arrangements meet creative and technical requirements

3.4 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final arrangements

3.5 As required, attend rehearsals or performance workshops where arrangements are being played and make any necessary adjustments

3.6 Present all arrangements in required format by agreed deadline

4. Evaluate own music arrangements

4.1 Identify criteria to provide an effective measure of the success of own arrangements

4.2 Compare work against previous arrangements to assess development of techniques and ideas

4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of arrangements with appropriate personnel and identify strategies for improving own arranging techniques


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUSMCP401A appears in the following qualifications: