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Use music and singing in performance

Use music and singing in performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAVOS301
State Code
WI225
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by singers and performers to develop their appreciation of rhythm and vocal expression of songs and the playing of percussion instruments in performances. Styles and genres of music include traditional, cultural, jazz, rock or contemporary. Performances could be in commercial, community or open space settings and performers may be performing solo or as members of an ensemble.At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected in live performance situations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow safe voice practices
  • 1.1 Apply a knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology to breath control, voice production and articulation of speech
  • 1.2 Demonstrate correct physical posture and stance to enhance efficient breathing and voice production
  • 1.3 Discuss with relevant personnel activities and factors that may inhibit or damage voice, voice projection and singing
  • 1.4 Perform relaxation and warm-up routines suitable for the voice in performance
2. Practise technical control and vocal range
  • 2.1 Apply vocal techniques to show freeing and breathing exercises and flexibility and control of articulation
  • 2.2 Extend personal potential by practising intricate arrays of singing sound through technical speech and voice exercises
  • 2.3 Reinforce strength of voice and throat by undertaking ongoing exercises to maintain and develop posture, breathing control and vocal range
  • 2.4 Enhance vocal technique, harmony, accuracy and strength through regular practice
  • 2.5 Incorporate music and vocal practice terminology into activities and discussions
3. Perform elements of a major scale and its modes
  • 3.1 Determine the characteristics of a style or piece of music in terms of the way musical elements are combined and manipulated or interpreted through voice and body movements
  • 3.2 Develop a repertoire of basic music knowledge and appreciation to identify styles of composition and sounds
  • 3.3 Read and interpret a set of notes in treble and bass clef and notes performed through singing
  • 3.4 Reproduce through sound a course of principal chords, intervals and tetrachords of a major scale from a keyboard and from a piece of music
  • 3.5 Sing alone, or with others, sequences of notes of a major scale using a range of pitch, time, rhythm and diatonic intervals
4. Play rhythmic music on percussion instruments
  • 4.1 Apply understanding of the relationships between the body, voice, posture and playing musical instruments when producing sound and singing
  • 4.2 Identify how the physical characteristics and parts of conventional and non-conventional percussion instruments produce sound
  • 4.3 Identify the way in which musical elements and sounds produced by percussion instruments form a distinctive character of a piece of music or performance
  • 4.4 Maintain and care for instruments and store according to manufacturer requirements
  • 4.5 Prepare the physical environment, instruments and voice in preparation for practice and performance
  • 4.6 Comply with health and safety requirements to minimise environmental impact of performances
  • 4.7 Develop technical skills and proficiency in producing the required patterns, elements and techniques of singing and playing percussion instruments
5. Sing in an ensemble and solo
  • 5.1 Play and sing a range of rhythms and styles of music on different forms of percussion instruments, solo and ensemble
  • 5.2 Perform an ensemble of simple songs, a cappella and accompanied by music, musicians or instruments
  • 5.3 Apply dramatic or emotive nuances to the performance of accompanied and unaccompanied songs
  • 5.4 Apply understanding of the principles of non-verbal communication to changes of tone, timbre of voice and projection of vocal sound
  • 5.5 Discuss performance with relevant personnel and use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve own performance skills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7522 CUAMPF301A Employ music and singing in performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH28 CUAVOS311 Use music and singing in performances Unit of competency