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Develop techniques for arranging music

Develop techniques for arranging music

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMCP401
State Code
AWI51
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to rework an existing composition into a different instrumental or vocal grouping to produce a musically distinctive sound.It applies to individuals who apply well developed skills in aural imagination, aural perception, harmony and counterpoint to arrange music in any genre. They may help songwriters structure their compositions, write versions of songs for performance, recording or publication, provide charts for rhythm sections, or add original musical elements to final arrangements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explore ways of arranging music
  • 1.1 Consult with people with appropriate expertise to identify factors that may impact on approach to arranging of music
  • 1.2 Experiment with ways that musical elements could be reworked for different types of compositions
2. Generate ideas for musical arrangements
  • 2.1 Clarify scope of music arrangement brief with client
  • 2.2 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief, and negotiate a contract as required
  • 2.3 Brief others involved in the music arrangement project as required
  • 2.4 Research arranging conventions of musical style as required
  • 2.5 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points for arrangements and experiment with options for realising them
  • 2.6 Discuss options with appropriate people and refine ideas as required
3. Arrange music
  • 3.1 Develop and apply a range of techniques to adapt and organise musical elements into working versions of arrangements
  • 3.2 Obtain copyright clearances and address issues regarding intellectual property rights as required
  • 3.3 Listen to work in progress with client and people with appropriate expertise and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of arrangements
  • 3.4 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final arrangements
  • 3.5 Use appropriate music technology as required
  • 3.6 Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where arrangements are being played, and make required adjustments
  • 3.7 Present all arrangements in required format by agreed deadline
4. Evaluate own music arrangements
  • 4.1 Identify criteria to measure the success of own arrangements
  • 4.2 Compare work against previous arrangements to assess development of techniques and ideas
  • 4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of arrangements with appropriate people, and identify strategies for improving own arranging techniques
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2892 CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODG73 CUAMCP411 Develop techniques for arranging music Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN6 CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry Qualification
AZN0 CUA50815 Diploma of Music Industry Qualification