Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAMPF401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rehearse music for group performances

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMPF401 - Rehearse music for group performances
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to rehearse for a group performance and perform to the required standard.It applies to musicians and vocalists in all genres who need to rehearse in a group prior to performances. In addition to knowing their repertoire and being able to perform to the required standard, they must also be disciplined to practise, arrive at rehearsals on time and collaborate with other members of the group. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

access to appropriate instruments, equipment and rehearsal space

opportunities to rehearse.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for rehearsals
  • Confirm rehearsal requirements and performance outcomes with relevant people
  • Confirm performance repertoire, materials and equipment required at rehearsals
  • Confirm that duration of rehearsals and planned breaks allow for the health and safety needs of performers
  • Check that venue facilities and equipment provide an environment that is safe and conducive to performance
  • Discuss and negotiate changes to rehearsal arrangements with relevant people as required
       
Element: Prepare own performance for rehearsal in private practice
  • Identify and implement strategies for developing mastery of technical and musical demands of own parts of selected music
  • Allocate sufficient private practice time to prepare individual performance to the required standard
  • Employ practice drills to develop proficient sight reading skills to the required standard where required
  • Identify and remedy areas of deficiency in the performance repertoire
       
Element: Participate in rehearsals
  • Attend rehearsals punctually with required materials
  • Respond promptly and accurately to directions as required
  • Maintain eye contact with the director and/or other ensemble players to take and give cues
  • Discuss stylistic and interpretive questions at appropriate times and in an appropriate manner so as to maintain the flow of the rehearsal and quality of performance
  • Raise and resolve technical or other problems relevant to achievement of rehearsal outcomes with appropriate people
  • Incorporate relevant advice about own playing as required to advance quality in performance
       
Element: Perform to the required standard in rehearsal
  • Interpret and integrate own part within overall presentation to achieve appropriate balance and musical performance outcomes in rehearsals
  • Contribute to a shared response to work, and adjust playing to the performing group style
  • Apply listening skills to evaluate and adjust own playing or singing and contribution to the performing group and context as required
  • Respect the working methods, personalities and special needs and contribution of other performers
  • Use energy during the rehearsal to enable sustained input and consistent performance quality
  • Apply music knowledge to enhance own performance and that of the group
       
Element: Contribute to a rehearsal culture
  • Prepare own instrument or voice, including warm up routines, music and equipment in time to meet the demands of the rehearsal schedule
  • Establish and maintain empathy and rapport in performance with all members of the group to advance performance outcomes
  • Refine own interpretation through appropriate interaction with other performance participants
  • Contribute to group discussions and evaluations to encourage artistic commitment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for rehearsals

1.1 Confirm rehearsal requirements and performance outcomes with relevant people

1.2 Confirm performance repertoire, materials and equipment required at rehearsals

1.3 Confirm that duration of rehearsals and planned breaks allow for the health and safety needs of performers

1.4 Check that venue facilities and equipment provide an environment that is safe and conducive to performance

1.5 Discuss and negotiate changes to rehearsal arrangements with relevant people as required

2. Prepare own performance for rehearsal in private practice

2.1 Identify and implement strategies for developing mastery of technical and musical demands of own parts of selected music

2.2 Allocate sufficient private practice time to prepare individual performance to the required standard

2.3 Employ practice drills to develop proficient sight reading skills to the required standard where required

2.4 Identify and remedy areas of deficiency in the performance repertoire

3. Participate in rehearsals

3.1 Attend rehearsals punctually with required materials

3.2 Respond promptly and accurately to directions as required

3.3 Maintain eye contact with the director and/or other ensemble players to take and give cues

3.4 Discuss stylistic and interpretive questions at appropriate times and in an appropriate manner so as to maintain the flow of the rehearsal and quality of performance

3.5 Raise and resolve technical or other problems relevant to achievement of rehearsal outcomes with appropriate people

3.6 Incorporate relevant advice about own playing as required to advance quality in performance

4. Perform to the required standard in rehearsal

4.1 Interpret and integrate own part within overall presentation to achieve appropriate balance and musical performance outcomes in rehearsals

4.2 Contribute to a shared response to work, and adjust playing to the performing group style

4.3 Apply listening skills to evaluate and adjust own playing or singing and contribution to the performing group and context as required

4.4 Respect the working methods, personalities and special needs and contribution of other performers

4.5 Use energy during the rehearsal to enable sustained input and consistent performance quality

4.6 Apply music knowledge to enhance own performance and that of the group

5. Contribute to a rehearsal culture

5.1 Prepare own instrument or voice, including warm up routines, music and equipment in time to meet the demands of the rehearsal schedule

5.2 Establish and maintain empathy and rapport in performance with all members of the group to advance performance outcomes

5.3 Refine own interpretation through appropriate interaction with other performance participants

5.4 Contribute to group discussions and evaluations to encourage artistic commitment

Evidence of the ability to:

perform proficiently and to the required standard on chosen instrument or voice in at least three rehearsals by:

preparing adequately beforehand

listening effectively for and adjusting intonation and nuance in performance

sight reading accurately

applying interpretation and expression skills

giving and responding to cues

contributing to a respectful, productive and healthy culture.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline key components of rehearsal preparation

explain the application of listening skills and music knowledge in rehearsals

explain the key aspects of group performance

identify and describe issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of group rehearsals, and ways in which they may be overcome

explain the work health and safety (WHS) principles as they apply to using musical instruments and rehearsing in a range of environments.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for rehearsals

1.1 Confirm rehearsal requirements and performance outcomes with relevant people

1.2 Confirm performance repertoire, materials and equipment required at rehearsals

1.3 Confirm that duration of rehearsals and planned breaks allow for the health and safety needs of performers

1.4 Check that venue facilities and equipment provide an environment that is safe and conducive to performance

1.5 Discuss and negotiate changes to rehearsal arrangements with relevant people as required

2. Prepare own performance for rehearsal in private practice

2.1 Identify and implement strategies for developing mastery of technical and musical demands of own parts of selected music

2.2 Allocate sufficient private practice time to prepare individual performance to the required standard

2.3 Employ practice drills to develop proficient sight reading skills to the required standard where required

2.4 Identify and remedy areas of deficiency in the performance repertoire

3. Participate in rehearsals

3.1 Attend rehearsals punctually with required materials

3.2 Respond promptly and accurately to directions as required

3.3 Maintain eye contact with the director and/or other ensemble players to take and give cues

3.4 Discuss stylistic and interpretive questions at appropriate times and in an appropriate manner so as to maintain the flow of the rehearsal and quality of performance

3.5 Raise and resolve technical or other problems relevant to achievement of rehearsal outcomes with appropriate people

3.6 Incorporate relevant advice about own playing as required to advance quality in performance

4. Perform to the required standard in rehearsal

4.1 Interpret and integrate own part within overall presentation to achieve appropriate balance and musical performance outcomes in rehearsals

4.2 Contribute to a shared response to work, and adjust playing to the performing group style

4.3 Apply listening skills to evaluate and adjust own playing or singing and contribution to the performing group and context as required

4.4 Respect the working methods, personalities and special needs and contribution of other performers

4.5 Use energy during the rehearsal to enable sustained input and consistent performance quality

4.6 Apply music knowledge to enhance own performance and that of the group

5. Contribute to a rehearsal culture

5.1 Prepare own instrument or voice, including warm up routines, music and equipment in time to meet the demands of the rehearsal schedule

5.2 Establish and maintain empathy and rapport in performance with all members of the group to advance performance outcomes

5.3 Refine own interpretation through appropriate interaction with other performance participants

5.4 Contribute to group discussions and evaluations to encourage artistic commitment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm rehearsal requirements and performance outcomes with relevant people 
Confirm performance repertoire, materials and equipment required at rehearsals 
Confirm that duration of rehearsals and planned breaks allow for the health and safety needs of performers 
Check that venue facilities and equipment provide an environment that is safe and conducive to performance 
Discuss and negotiate changes to rehearsal arrangements with relevant people as required 
Identify and implement strategies for developing mastery of technical and musical demands of own parts of selected music 
Allocate sufficient private practice time to prepare individual performance to the required standard 
Employ practice drills to develop proficient sight reading skills to the required standard where required 
Identify and remedy areas of deficiency in the performance repertoire 
Attend rehearsals punctually with required materials 
Respond promptly and accurately to directions as required 
Maintain eye contact with the director and/or other ensemble players to take and give cues 
Discuss stylistic and interpretive questions at appropriate times and in an appropriate manner so as to maintain the flow of the rehearsal and quality of performance 
Raise and resolve technical or other problems relevant to achievement of rehearsal outcomes with appropriate people 
Incorporate relevant advice about own playing as required to advance quality in performance 
Interpret and integrate own part within overall presentation to achieve appropriate balance and musical performance outcomes in rehearsals 
Contribute to a shared response to work, and adjust playing to the performing group style 
Apply listening skills to evaluate and adjust own playing or singing and contribution to the performing group and context as required 
Respect the working methods, personalities and special needs and contribution of other performers 
Use energy during the rehearsal to enable sustained input and consistent performance quality 
Apply music knowledge to enhance own performance and that of the group 
Prepare own instrument or voice, including warm up routines, music and equipment in time to meet the demands of the rehearsal schedule 
Establish and maintain empathy and rapport in performance with all members of the group to advance performance outcomes 
Refine own interpretation through appropriate interaction with other performance participants 
Contribute to group discussions and evaluations to encourage artistic commitment 

Forms

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