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Evidence Guide: CUSMPF302A - Prepare for performances

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CUSMPF302A - Prepare for performances

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Clarify performance requirements

  1. Discuss performance requirements with appropriate personnel
  2. Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances
  3. Obtain required resources in a timely fashion and in line with level of responsibility
Discuss performance requirements with appropriate personnel

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Confirm own role and level of responsibility in relation to performances

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Obtain required resources in a timely fashion and in line with level of responsibility

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Practise instrument and/or act

  1. Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performance
  2. Develop technical facility and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions
  3. In consultation with appropriate personnel, develop interpretation of music to be performed
  4. Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others
  5. Listen critically to own performance and the performance of others to inform own work
  6. Respond to other players and adjust own performance in ensemble as required
Maintain personal practice to achieve the required standard for rehearsals and performance

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Develop technical facility and address performance issues and weaknesses during private practice sessions

Completed
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In consultation with appropriate personnel, develop interpretation of music to be performed

Completed
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Participate in rehearsals as required and adjust performance techniques in response to feedback from others

Completed
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Listen critically to own performance and the performance of others to inform own work

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Respond to other players and adjust own performance in ensemble as required

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Observe OHS principles in private practice

  1. Establish practice routines to ensure correct posture and movement to minimise strain on the body
  2. Ensure that practice sessions are of a suitable length to avoid fatigue and mental or physical stress
  3. Perform warm-up exercises as part of practice routines
  4. Apply principles of OHS in physical stance and posture during practice sessions and performance
  5. Plan and take reasonable breaks for refreshment and relaxation
Establish practice routines to ensure correct posture and movement to minimise strain on the body

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Ensure that practice sessions are of a suitable length to avoid fatigue and mental or physical stress

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Perform warm-up exercises as part of practice routines

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Apply principles of OHS in physical stance and posture during practice sessions and performance

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Plan and take reasonable breaks for refreshment and relaxation

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Use body effectively and safely

  1. Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and to maximise performance
  2. Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body to maximise performance
  3. Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them
  4. Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action
Assess and monitor body to realise its own potential and limitations and to maximise performance

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Avoid danger of injury both to self and others through controlled use of body to maximise performance

Completed
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Note possible stresses and strains of activity on specific parts of the body and take suitable preventative measures to minimise them

Completed
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Where damage is done or suspected, seek advice promptly from appropriate sources and take recommended remedial action

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Implement strategies to overcome the effects of performance anxiety

  1. In consultation with appropriate personnel, identify the symptoms and likely causes of performance anxiety
  2. Identify and implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety to suit own needs and circumstances
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to overcome performance anxiety and modify those strategies as required
In consultation with appropriate personnel, identify the symptoms and likely causes of performance anxiety

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Identify and implement a range of strategies to overcome performance anxiety to suit own needs and circumstances

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Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to overcome performance anxiety and modify those strategies as required

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

use personal practice time to reach the standard required for performances

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

take account of personal health and safety considerations during practice sessions

communicate effectively with others involved in practice sessions or rehearsals.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to relevant instruments and equipment

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:

direct observation of candidate in practice sessions or rehearsals

testimonial from individual tutors

video or audio recordings of candidate in practice sessions or rehearsals

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

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues associated with preparing for performances, including personal health and safety considerations.

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance

CUSMPF303A Contribute to backup accompaniment

CUSMPF304A Make a music demo

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF406A Perform music as a soloist.

Required Skills and Knowledge

broad understanding of:

repertoire relevant to the selected instrument

musical terminology

acoustic principles relevant to selected instrument or voice

instrument parts, applications, range, capabilities, care and maintenance

performance and instrumental protocol and customs in selected musical style and repertoire

impact of different performance environments on musical outcomes

chosen genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance

chord and melodic formulae in area of specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of preparing for performances

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

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Performance requirements may include:

time

venue

length of performance

rehearsals

private practice time

content

ensemble pieces

solos

dress standards.

Appropriate personnel may include:

client

musical director

producer

performer

mentor

teacher

coach

tutor

conductor

agent

medical personnel

psychologist.

Resources may include:

instruments

instrumental accessories:

reeds

strings

plectrums

mouth pieces

sticks, mallets, brushes and beaters

stands

pedals

microphones

amplifiers

samplers

mixers

enhancers

sheet music

music scores

music stands.

Strategies to overcome performance anxiety may include:

focussing on a single element or action at a time

relaxation techniques, such as:

meditation

imagery/conscious visualisation

affirmations

stretching

deep breathing

light aerobic exercises

focussing on patterns rather than individual notes

warm-up routines.