Elements and Performance Criteria

Materials required for rehearsals may include:
instruments and accessories
scores, charts, tapes, CDs
pencils to make notes or mark music scores
electrical equipment
sound enhancement or recording equipment
additional equipment or props as required

Rehearsal parameters may include:
duration
venues
musical context
artistic and commercial objectives

presenters/impresarios/entrepreneurs
other artists
musical directors

Strategies for developing rehearsal skills may include:
listening to and learning from a musical director and performance peers
participating in a range of rehearsals in selected area of specialisation
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities in selected area of specialisation
attending performances in selected area of specialisation
being involved in a range of music making activities
studying performance techniques in a range of styles in selected area of specialisation

Listening may include:
instrument tuning
aural imagination to explore interpretation options
pattern and sequence recognition and memory in selected area of specialisation
reproduction of sequences from memory
recognising music systems and practices in selected area of specialisation
chords, keys in tonal or other musical systems in selected area of specialisation
listening to own and others' performance in an ensemble to guide and adjust own work
effective musical interaction with other members of the ensemble
adapting own performance to the overall performance of the group

Musical knowledge may include:
repertoire in selected area of specialisation
using vocabulary relevant to area of music specialisation
instrument knowledge in selected area of specialisation
musical forms, systems, practices and customs in selected area of specialisation
reading and writing music using written music, sheet music and chord charts relevant to selected area of specialisation
interpretation of directions relevant to selected area of specialisation for:

instrumentation

voicing

expression

timbre

attack

pitch

tempi

dynamics
following solo and ensemble protocols in selected area of specialisation
following performance and rehearsal protocols in selected area of specialisation
improvisation in performance using aural cues only where relevant to selected area of specialisation
chordal and melodic formulae in selected area of specialisation

Music craft may include:
demonstrating understanding of genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance in selected area of specialisation
applying appropriate styles or interpretation relevant to area of performance and extending practice through experimentation
using appropriate chords and scales, forms, textures or other elements of musical organisation in performance for selected area of specialisation
using relevant solo or group performance protocols and customs in selected area of specialisation
understanding of 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 equipment relevant to selected area of specialisation
use of electronic hardware and software for performance relevant to selected area of specialisation
music recording
special effects

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
Music knowledge
using and extending appropriate repertoire knowledge
using appropriate musical terminology
understanding relevant systems in which musical elements are composed in selected area of specialisation
knowledge of music in a variety of styles in selected area of specialisation
Listening
listening critically to the performance of others
listening critically to, and adjusting, own performance to achieve the required sound
responding to other players and adjusting own performance accordingly
Music craft and expression
demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in interpretation
experimenting with a variety of interpretations as appropriate
understanding and expressing appropriate musical nuance
Ensemble
working under direction or leading others
adapting own performance to suit the overall performance
musical rapport in ensemble
Presentation, communication and promotion
using effective interpersonal skills
working creatively with individual differences
working constructively with group dynamics
identifying and dealing constructively with conflict
Planning and organisation
setting goals to achieve planned outcomes
demonstrating reliability and punctuality in all agreed 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:
CUSMPF04A Prepare self for performance
CUSMPF12A Plan, prepare and present a live audition program
CUSMPF07A Plan, prepare and perform for a demo recording
CUSMPF06A Extend technical skills in performance

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
proficiency in performance on relevant instrument
listening effectively for and adjusting intonation and nuance in performance
accurate/innovative interpretation and expression
communicating effectively with other performers to achieve the required standard of performance

Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
observation of aspects of rehearsal skills
process diary
oral questioning
discussion of time management strategies
relevant samples of artistic work with candidate's evaluation of rehearsal planning for the month
samples of work plans for rehearsal
authenticated details of relevant courses or training sessions
authenticated details of relevant artistic and/or commercial achievements
simulation
case studies as a basis for discussion of issues, methods and strategies in rehearsing music for performance
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 competence in rehearsing music for performance in the nominated area of specialisation.

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:
relevant instruments and/or equipment
recordings or work portfolios
other relevant participants where practical ensemble work is being assessed
appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(0)