Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

interpret music appropriately for performance practice

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to plan own practice time and set development goals

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

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 during performances

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

technical and problemsolving skills sufficient to

use a range of instrumental techniques on either a first or second instrument

tune instrument to achieve intonation

use a variety of rhythms and rhythmic styles relevant to specialisation

Required knowledge

broad understanding of

industry repertoire and musical terminology

acoustic principles relevant to selected instrument and area of specialisation

instrument parts applications range capabilities care and maintenance

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to performance practice

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

perform at least three pieces in selected area of specialisation

achieve the required sound

learn and practise to improve own performance

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments

access to suitable acoustic space

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 of practice or performance

written or oral questioning on technical development strategies planning and goals

video andor audio recordings of performances or practice sessions

selfevaluation sheets

samples of work plans for private practice sessions

simulation of a performance practice session

case studies and scenarios as a basis to discuss technical issues and strategies to deal with them in performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMLTA Apply knowledge of genre to music making

CUSMLT301A Apply knowledge of genre to music making

CUSMPFA Contribute to backup accompaniment

CUSMPF303A Contribute to backup accompaniment

CUSMPFA Develop improvisation skills

CUSMPF305A Develop improvisation skills

CUSMPFA Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances.

Instruments may be first or second instruments and may include:

Range and scope of instruments may include:

Capability of an instrument may include:

Repertoire may include:

Accessories may include:

Tuning an instrument may involve:

Sound colour may involve:

Developing technical skills may involve:

Facility with instrument or voice may involve:

OHS principles may include:

Relevant personnel may include: