Elements and Performance Criteria

Strategies for developing performance skills may include:
seeking and using opportunities to perform in ensembles or groups in selected area of specialisation
participating in groups or associations relevant to area of specialisation
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities in selected area of specialisation
attending master classes in selected area of specialisation
attending performances
contributing to/participating in, festivals and conferences and or other group performance activities in selected area of specialisation
being involved in a range of music making activities in selected area of specialisation
studying performance techniques in a range of styles in selected area of specialisation

Listening may include:
instrument tuning
aural imagination to develop the musical materials and/or interpretation
listening critically to own performance
responding to other players in performance
pattern and sequence recognition and memory in selected area of specialisation
understanding music systems and practices in selected area of specialisation
chords, keys in tonal or other musical systems in selected area of specialisation
reproduction of music from memory in selected area of specialisation

Music knowledge may include:
repertoire relevant to area of specialisation
instrument knowledge relevant to area of specialisation
music analyses and research in selected area of specialisation
musical forms, systems, practices and customs in selected area of specialisation
chordal and melodic and/or rhythmic formulae in selected area of specialisation
reading and writing music using written music, sheet music and chord charts as required in selected area of specialisation
directions for instrumentation, voicing, expression, timbre, attack, pitch, tempi, dynamics
solo and ensemble protocols in selected area of specialisation
performance and rehearsal protocols in selected area of specialisation

Technical skills may include:
proficiency with instrument and musical elements in selected area of specialisation
a range of techniques to control and enhance group performance skills in selected area of specialisation
musical elements and techniques appropriate to style of music making
technical requirements for ensemble partners in rehearsal and performance in selected area of specialisation
technical requirements of relevant instruments for accurate and appropriate performance in selected area of specialisation

Technology may include:
use and maintenance of instruments and equipment in selected area of specialisation
use of electronic hardware and software for performance
special effects

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
Music craft and expression
using protocols of improvisation where required in selected area of specialisation
applying and extending appropriate repertoire knowledge and musical terminology
demonstrating understanding of chosen styles, genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance
applying appropriate styles or interpretation relevant to area of performance
using relevant solo or group performance protocols and customs
demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in interpretation within the requirements of the group
extending musical boundaries in performance for self and audience within the context of the group
performing appropriately for the context of venues, available sound forces and perceived audience taste
Technical
using a range of instrumental techniques required in selected area of specialisation
using a variety of scales, chord sequences and music systems as and where required
using a variety of rhythms, time signatures, beat patterns and rhythmic styles appropriate to selected area of specialisation
performing in a variety of instrumental combinations as appropriate
Listening
recognising intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation
demonstrating appropriate intonation, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and expression to produce the required sound
responding to other players and adjusting own performance in ensemble
Communication
working constructively with others to achieve agreed outcomes
identifying and dealing constructively with conflict

Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to, and may be assessed with, the following units:
CUSMPF09A Evaluate and extend performance technique
CUSCOR2A Work with others
CUSMGE01A Maintain self or group in music
CUSBGE16A Maintain self or group in business
CUSMPF04A Prepare self for performance
CUSMPF05A Rehearse music for performance
CUSMGE02A Develop self as artist
CUSMPF03A Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
proficiency in performance on relevant instrument in selected area of specialisation
listening effectively and adjusting intonation and nuance in performance
accurate, appropriate and innovative interpretation and expression in selected area of specialisation
effective ensemble performance skills
effective musical collaboration and communication in performance

Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
observation of group performance, live or simulated
relevant samples of artistic work with candidate's evaluation
authenticated details of relevant courses or training sessions
authenticated details of relevant artistic and/or commercial achievements
relevant portfolio kit, tapes, scores, CDs, videos, biographies detailing practitioner's work
portfolios or other documentation which demonstrate the processes used in realising creative concept
Competency in this unit may need to be assessed over a period of time, in a range of contexts and on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence. The assessee must nominate the area of specialisation to be assessed.
Assessment may occur off the job, on the job or in a combination of on and off the job. Assessment of this unit requires evidence of actual group performance in the nominated area of specialisation.

Resource requirements
Assessment tools may include:
relevant instruments and/or equipment where practical work is being assessed
authenticated recordings and/or work portfolios of assessee's performance
other relevant participants where practical ensemble work is being assessed
appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(0)