Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret music appropriately for rehearsals and performances

recognise and support the contribution of other artists appropriately

collaborate effectively with other artists during rehearsals according to agreed schedule

listening skills in the context of

listening critically to the performance of others

listening critically to and adjusting own performance to achieve the required sound

recognising intervals chords scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation

responding to other players and adjusting own performance accordingly

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

plan practice time prior to rehearsals

arrive punctually at rehearsals

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

experimenting with a variety of musical interpretations

understanding and expressing appropriate musical nuance

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

technical and problemsolving skills sufficient to

use a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation

tune instrument to achieve intonation

use a variety of rhythms and rhythmic styles relevant to specialisation

use appropriate chords and scales forms textures or other elements of musical organisation in performance for selected area of specialisation

Required knowledge

sound knowledge of

range of genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance

solo or group performance protocols and customs in selected area of specialisation

technical requirements of relevant instruments for accurate and appropriate performance in selected area of specialisation

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of rehearsals

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to using musical instruments and performing in a range of environments

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 proficiently on chosen instrument in at least three rehearsals

listen effectively for and adjust intonation and nuance in performance

apply interpretation and expression skills

communicate effectively with other performers to achieve the required standard of performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to appropriate instruments equipment and rehearsal space

opportunities to rehearse

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 recording of candidate during rehearsals

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

evaluation of documented discussion of timemanagement strategies with the candidate

relevant samples of artistic work with candidates evaluation of rehearsal planning

samples of work plans for rehearsal

case studies as a basis for discussion of issues methods and strategies in rehearsing music for performance

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Prepare for performances

CUSMPF302A Prepare for performances

CUSMPFA Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

CUSMPF402A Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

CUSMPFA Develop repertoire as part of a backup group

CUSMPF403A Develop repertoire as part of a backup group

CUSMPFA Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group.

Rehearsal requirements may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Repertoire may include:

Materials and equipment may include:

Strategies for developing rehearsal skills may include:

Listening skills may include:

Music knowledge may include: