Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply music knowledge to improvisation
- Research musical elements suitable for improvisation
- Develop aural recognition skills to practise simple improvisation in chosen area
- Seek feedback on own skill development from relevant people
- Listen critically to live and recorded improvised music as a way of exploring different improvisation techniques
- Practise improvisation
- Perform simple solo improvisation
- Rehearse with backing ensemble, ensuring that own improvisation fits within the structure of the piece
- Respond accurately to starting cues
- Sustain musical impetus in the solo improvisation through dynamic use of musical elements
- Listen carefully to other performers, responding musically to their work and adjusting own performance appropriately
- Observe ensemble customs and protocols, including work health and safety (WHS) principles, to avoid injury during performance
- Provide a clear cue to the ensemble to finish the solo section
- Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and refine improvisation techniques