Unit of competency Outline
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Perform improvisation for audiences
Perform improvisation for audiences
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF504
CUAMPF504
State Code
AWI01
AWI01
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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 improvisation for an audience as part of an ensemble. It applies to musicians who have high level aural and technical skills in a chosen genre or musical tradition. Improvisation relies on the ability of all members of the group to work collaboratively and creatively together. They respond intuitively to musical elements as they seek to improvise spontaneously during performances. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for ensemble improvisation
- 1.1 Confirm improvisation requirements in consultation with relevant people
- 1.2 Agree on communication strategies within the group to facilitate a seamless performance, moving between ensemble and improvisation sections
- 1.3 Listen to live or recorded improvisations by professional musicians to provide ideas
- 1.4 Rehearse technical, musical, structural, segue and improvisation aspects of the performance as required, both in private and with the ensemble rehearsal
2. Contribute to ensemble
- 2.1 Ensure that own contribution extends and enhances the overall piece
- 2.2 Support and enhance the contribution of others to achieve best performance outcomes
- 2.3 Make improvisation sensitive to the needs of individual performers to stimulate the whole ensemble
3. Contribute solo improvisation
- 3.1 Respond accurately to starting cues
- 3.2 Sustain musical impetus in the solo improvisation through dynamic use of musical elements
- 3.3 Maintain stylistic cohesion in the realisation of harmony, melody, and/or rhythm, form, style and musical expression
- 3.4 Listen carefully to other performers, responding musically to their work and adjusting own performance appropriately
- 3.5 Provide a clear cue to the ensemble to finish the solo section
- 3.6 Ensure that the duration of the solo section accords with the custom and practice of the group and/or musical style
- 3.7 Observe work health and safety (WHS) principles during performance
- 3.8 Acknowledge applause according to the custom and practice of the group and/or musical style
4. Evaluate improvisation
- 4.1 Discuss and assess with appropriate people the extent to which the improvisation has explored its potential in terms of content, style and structure of the improvisation
- 4.2 Record performances where possible for evaluation purposes
- 4.3 Review current performance against previous performances to assess development of self and ensemble
- 4.4 Use own analysis and feedback from others to inform future performances
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2943 | CUSMPF505A | Perform improvisation for audiences | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODF09 | CUAMPF514 | Perform improvisation for audiences | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZN0 | CUA50815 | Diploma of Music Industry | Qualification |
| J703 | CUA50213 | Diploma of Musical Theatre | Qualification |