Elements and Performance Criteria

Strategies for developing musical leadership skills may include:
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
practising performance and/or composition/musical direction/conduction
communicating with peers and in professional forums using physical and electronic means
contributing to, and participating in, festivals and conferences relevant to area of specialisation
participating in groups or associations relevant to area of specialisation
being involved in a range of music making activities relevant to area of specialisation
listening critically to a wide range of live and recorded music

Learning may take place through a range of methods such as:
mentoring
coaching
work experience
structured or formal training
listening to and evaluating the work of others
continuing evaluation of own work
peer and audience feedback

Listening may include:
listening to adjust the sound in solo performance
listening to adjust the sound in group performance
aural imagination to develop and identify interpretive options
pattern and sequence recognition and memory
recognising music systems and practices relevant to area of specialisation
chords, keys in tonal or other musical systems in area of specialisation
reproduction of sequences from memory in area of specialisation

instrument tuning in area of specialisation

Musical knowledge may include:
repertoire knowledge in area of specialisation
instrument knowledge in area of specialisation
music analyses and research in area of specialisation
musical forms, systems, practices and customs in area of specialisation
reading and writing music using written music notation such as acoustic and electronic scores, sheet music and chord charts as required in area of specialisation
interpretation and/or writing of directions for, instrumentation, voicing, expression, timbre, attack, pitch, tempi, dynamics and expression in area of specialisation
music writing, copying, arranging or editing as required in area of specialisation
sight reading as required in area of specialisation
improvisation where required in area of specialisation
reproducing existing music relevant to area of specialisation
making musical compositions available to be reproduced for performance in area of specialisation

Technical skills may include:
physical mastery of instruments and musical materials in area of specialisation
technical control to produce required sound in area of specialisation
facility with techniques to control and enhance music making in area of specialisation
proficiency to produce appropriate instrumental/vocal performance style and standard in area of specialisation
musical elements and compositional techniques appropriate to style of music making in area of specialisation
technical requirements of specific instruments for accurate and appropriate music making in area of specialisation

Technology may include:
use and maintenance of instruments and accessories in area of specialisation
music recording
sound reinforcement equipment such as microphones, amplifiers, mixers, cabling as required in area of specialisation
lighting and lighting equipment
special effects devices

Instruments, accessories and equipment may include:
voice and other musical instruments, both acoustic and electronic in area of specialisation
strings
reeds
mouth pieces
mallets/beaters
tuners, tuning forks, electronic tuners
electronic equipment

Workplace considerations may include:
goals, values, objectives, processes and appropriate practices
ethical standards of industry/ employer/ agent/ client/ audience
copyright Act and amendments
licensing laws
time management
contingency planning
problem solving

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
Professional development
locating and using resources to advance own and others artistic development in area of specialisation
acquiring and using information appropriate to own and others career development
evaluating and adjusting career directions and plans realistically to advance in area of specialisation
evaluating, adjusting and developing own work in line with planned career directions
discerning and listening to the advice of appropriate colleagues, experts and audience groups to adjust work in line with career direction
applying OHS principles wherever relevant to work practice
Music craft
demonstrating understanding of chosen genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance, direction or composition
applying appropriate styles or interpretation relevant to area of specialisation
using appropriate chords and scales, forms, textures or other elements of musical organisation in music work relevant to area of specialisation
using appropriate performance and/or composition protocols in area of specialisation
using solo or group performance/composition protocols and customs that are relevant to area of specialisation
demonstrating appropriate literacy, undertaking live improvisation or sight reading, where relevant and required in area of specialisation
Music knowledge
setting down music for performance or interpreting music in performance in area of specialisation
improvisation or sightreading from charts or musical notation as required in area of specialisation
applying and extending appropriate repertoire knowledge for self and others in area of specialisation
understanding and using relevant musical terminology in area of specialisation
understanding relevant systems and musical elements in area of specialisation
understanding and applying appropriate performance protocols in area of specialisation
knowledge of music of a range of styles in area of specialisation
Listening
recognising intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions in area of specialisation
understanding appropriate intonation, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and expression to produce the required sound for self and others in area of specialisation
listening critically to the creative work of others to inform own work and the work of others in area of specialisation
listening critically to, and adjusting, own creative work in composition, private practice, rehearsal and/or performance to achieve the required sound for self and others in area of specialisation
Technical
planning practice to improve technical facility in performance, improvising, directing or composing music in area of specialisation
using the body appropriately in movement and breathing to enhance musical performance of self and others where required in area of specialisation
Creative
demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in the performance, interpretation and/or creation of music for self and others in area of specialisation
extending musical boundaries for self and audience in area of specialisation
listening critically to continuously evaluate and adjust the musical work of self and others in area of specialisation
interpreting music with appropriate style in intonation, rhythm, attack, timbre, dynamics and tempi for self and others in area of specialisation
Expression
phrasing and shaping music appropriately in area of specialisation
understanding and expressing appropriate musical nuance in area of specialisation
performing or composing appropriately for the context of venues, sound forces available and perceived audience taste in area of specialisation
engaging the audience in the work where required in area of specialisation
Technology
using appropriate equipment and/or instruments effectively in area of specialisation
using appropriate technology to improve efficiency and musical outcomes for self and others in area of specialisation
investigating technology to enhance artistic or commercial outcomes in area of specialisation
Presentation, communication and promotion
observing cultural protocols appropriate to the genre or area of specialisation
using appropriate posture, dress and other performance protocols in area of specialisation
matching repertoire with target, potential or existing audience in area of specialisation
demonstrating effective interpersonal skills
working creatively with individual differences
working constructively with group dynamics
identifying and dealing positively/constructively with conflict
Planning and organisation
clarifying roles
working within established budgets and timeframes to achieve planned outcomes
participating in planning events and performance opportunities where required
matching work commitments to best career outcomes
keeping an accurate and up to date diary of work commitments
demonstrating punctuality in all work commitments
using time management strategies to set priorities

Linkages to other units
This unit has strong linkages to, and may be assessed with, the following units:
CUSMGE02A Develop self as artist
CUSMGE03A Use instruments, equipment and/or electronic technology for making music
CUSMPF13A Plan and prepare a program for performance
CUSMPF03A Develop and maintain stagecraft skills
CUSMPF04A Prepare self for performance
CUSMPF05A Rehearse music for performance
CUSMGE06A Read music
CUSMGE01A Maintain self or group in music
CUSBGE16A Maintain self or group in business
CUSMGE04A Analyse music
CUSMGE07A Analyse harmony

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
effectively identifying own learning and professional development needs
applying music literacy and repertoire knowledge for self and others

Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
observation of rehearsal and/or music performance
oral questioning on musicianship
discussion of career goals, time management and strategies
relevant samples of artistic work with candidate's evaluation
samples of rehearsal and performance plans
authenticated details of relevant courses or training sessions
authenticated details of relevant artistic and/or commercial achievements
relevant portfolio kit, tapes, CDs, videos, biographies of practitioner's work
case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussing musical leadership issues, methods and strategies
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.
Assessment may occur off the job, on the job or in a combination of on and off the job and requires direct evidence of musical leadership in rehearsal or performance.

Resource requirements
Competency in this unit should be assessed using all of the relevant resources commonly used in the development of artistic skills relevant to the candidate's genre and mode of expression. Specific assessment tools may include:
career development plans
relevant instruments and/or equipment where practical work is being assessed
scores
other relevant participants where practical ensemble work is being assessed for leadership skills
appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)