Prepare for and perform live auditions

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:12 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAMPF516

State Code
ODH79

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
16/04/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

26/11/2021

Field of Education

100101 - Music

Original Release Date

26/11/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare for and perform at auditions. This includes following up with auditioning bodies after auditions and using feedback to improve future audition opportunities.The unit applies to those who are instrumentalists and vocalists and who want to plan and prepare for live auditions so that they can showcase their performance skills to prospective employers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan audition program

1.1 Confirm audition requirements in consultation with required personnel
1.2 Research background and business of auditioning body
1.3 Plan program according to auditioning body’s requirements
1.4 Prepare varied program that demonstrates own strengths in performance and is aligned with technical and stylistic requirements of audition
1.5 Confirm arrangements with accompanist or ensemble as required and plan rehearsal time
1.6 Access information about audition venue and facilities in advance to assess warm-up possibilities
1.7 Organise portfolio in required format to present to auditioning body
1.8 Address copyright and performing rights requirements for music to be performed at audition

2. Prepare for audition

2.1 Purchase or hire resources necessary for audition program as required
2.2 Check and arrange that instruments and accessories to be used in audition are in required working order
2.3 Check tuning of instruments in advance and confirm ease of tuning both in preparation for and during audition
2.4 Confirm dress, stagecraft presentation and equipment are suited to audition venue and context

3. Present audition

3.1 Arrive at venue on time and undertake registration procedures
3.2 Perform warm-up routine and use relaxation techniques for overcoming performance anxiety as required
3.3 Check that required resources are on hand and available in a manner that allows audition to proceed without undue interruption
3.4 Perform audition program, demonstrating technical and expressive musicality of pieces
3.5 Adjust performance intonation, musical nuance and responsiveness in line with fellow performers throughout audition as required
3.6 Respond to instructions given during audition and cut off performance if and when instructed
3.7 Maintain a professional and courteous manner with auditioner and fellow performers
3.8 Answer questions and present portfolio as required

4. Follow up and evaluate audition

4.1 Confirm an expected time for hearing audition outcome at completion of audition
4.2 Follow up with a professional request for feedback and advice where result is unsuccessful
4.3 Evaluate own audition performance and feedback received to inform future audition preparation and performance
4.4 Send follow up correspondence outlining appreciation of the opportunity after each successful and unsuccessful audition

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AWH99	CUAMPF506	Present live audition programs	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGV2	CUA50820	Diploma of Music	Qualification
BOF8	CUA50825	Diploma of Music	Qualification