Perform music as part of a group

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

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
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUSMPF404A, 'Perform music as part of a group'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Perform music as part of a group' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Perform warm-up routine

1.1 Check instrument and other materials required for the performance to ensure their reliability in performance

1.2 Tune instrument to ensure required pitch throughout the performance and minimal interruption for further tuning

1.3 Warm up for the performance to ensure that sound production is secure before beginning the performance

1.4 Use relaxation techniques to overcome performance anxiety as required

2. Perform work

2.1 Maintain concentration and focus throughout the performance

2.2 Meet the technical and interpretive requirements of the music and the staging requirements of the performance

2.3 Apply music knowledge to enhance performance outcomes

2.4 Monitor instrument tuning and adjust appropriately during the course of the performance with minimal interruption to the flow of the work

2.5 Use a performing style that is appropriate to the context of the music and the performance

2.6 Respond flexibly and effectively to contingencies to maintain the integrity of the performance

2.7 Interact considerately and constructively with stage management and other artistic, venue, studio and organisational staff as required

3. Perform in a group

3.1 Respond promptly and effectively to musical, stage or studio direction

3.2 Sustain the musical line and/or harmony in ensemble as required by the style and context of the performance

3.3 Demonstrate balance in dynamics and style with other players

3.4 Respond effectively and with empathy to other performers and to the music-making process throughout the performance

3.5 Perform music entries and exits consistent with the style of music and as agreed with other players

4. Interact with other performers

4.1 Contribute to a cohesive performance by taking and giving cues reliably, promptly, accurately and sensitively

4.2 Synchronise own playing with that of other performers

4.3 Demonstrate respect for other performers' work using positive and constructive communication in verbal and body language

4.4 Contribute constructively to the dynamics of the group to ensure best performance outcome

4.5 Listen critically to own and others' performance and adjust playing as necessary to achieve the required sound

5. Evaluate performance

5.1 With other members of the group, measure the performance against previous work to assess technical and artistic development

5.2 Discuss weaknesses and errors in the performance and collaboratively identify remedies for improvement in the ensemble

5.3 Evaluate repertoire choice and programming to determine suitability for the group's technical standard and style as well as the overall musical balance in the program

5.4 Collaboratively and constructively assess the role of individual performers for ensemble balance and for future performance possibilities

5.5 Constructively evaluate the group's stage presentation, posture, dress and movement individually and collectively and determine possible improvements

5.6 Analyse audience reaction to determine ways in which communication with the audience can be improved or special audience needs can be met more effectively

5.7 Collaboratively and constructively plan strategies for refining group performance and technical skills based on outcome of evaluations


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUSMPF404A appears in the following qualifications: