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Perform accompaniment

Perform accompaniment

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF503
State Code
AWI04
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 perform as an accompanist to complement the performance of solo performers or groups, such as choirs.It applies to individuals who may be a solo accompanist on the piano or another instrument. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform accompaniment
  • 1.1 Discuss and confirm artistic vision and expected performance outcomes with appropriate people
  • 1.2 Confirm own status and contribution to performance concept, ensuring that own artistic and professional integrity are maintained
  • 1.3 Confirm that accompaniment is within own technical and artistic level of ability
  • 1.4 Undertake adequate personal practice to achieve the required standard before combined rehearsal period begins
  • 1.5 Confirm availability and attend scheduled rehearsals punctually
  • 1.6 Take direction from and maintain support for the principal artist(s) in rehearsals
  • 1.7 Establish rehearsal and performance conditions that are ergonomically appropriate and allow for reasonable rest breaks in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
  • 1.8 Develop and use strategies to overcome the effects of performance anxiety
2. Provide accompaniment for performers
  • 2.1 Collaborate with appropriate people, and apply music knowledge to adapt music appropriately for the content and context of the performance
  • 2.2 Ensure that musical emphasis of the accompaniment underpins and enhances the performance
  • 2.3 Play and replay accompaniment exactly to guide performers as required
  • 2.4 Maintain energy levels, concentration and focus throughout rehearsals and performances
3. Interact with performers
  • 3.1 Take and give cues to contribute to a coherent performance
  • 3.2 Listen, monitor and adjust playing to the needs of performer(s) and the context of activity, and to maintain balance throughout the performance
  • 3.3 Respond sensitively to performers’ emotional states and artistic requirements to ensure planned performance outcomes are achieved
  • 3.4 Support performer(s) to deal with contingencies during performances by altering accompaniment to cover any irregularities
  • 3.5 Maintain own conduct and appearance appropriate to the performance context
4. Evaluate performance
  • 4.1 Contribute to evaluation of the performance
  • 4.2 Evaluate own performance as accompanist, and note areas for future improvement
  • 4.3 Seek feedback on own performance from appropriate people, and incorporate suggestions into strategies for improving own accompaniment skills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2942 CUSMPF503A Perform accompaniment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD09 CUAMPF513 Perform solo accompaniment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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