CUAVOS311 — Use music and singing in performances
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What an assessment for CUAVOS311 must cover
44 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare to use voice and musical instruments
- 1.1Perform warm-up routine required for voice in performance
- 1.2Demonstrate required physical posture, stance and breathing techniques for voice production
- 1.3Discuss with required personnel factors that may inhibit or damage voice, voice projection and singing
- 1.4Discuss with required personnel how to care for and store instruments according to manufacturer specifications
2 Practise technical control and vocal range
- 2.1Demonstrate breathing exercises, flexibility and control of articulation using vocal techniques
- 2.2Practise extending vocal range using technical speech and voice exercises
- 2.3Practise vocal technique, harmony, accuracy and strength
- 2.4Analyse characteristics of a style or piece of music through knowledge of musical elements, terminology and voice
- 2.5Read and interpret a set of notes in treble and bass clef and notes performed through singing
- 2.6Sing a course of principal chords, intervals and tetrachords of a major scale from a keyboard and from a piece of music
- 2.7Sing sequences of notes of a major scale using different pitch, time, rhythm and diatonic intervals
3 Practise playing rhythmic music on percussion instruments
- 3.1Identify how the physical parts of conventional and non-conventional percussion instruments produce sound
- 3.2Develop technical skills in producing the required patterns, elements and techniques of singing and playing percussion instruments
4 Perform in an ensemble and solo
- 4.1Identify and comply with health and safety requirements for performances
- 4.2Perform different rhythms and styles of music on different percussion instruments, solo and in an ensemble
- 4.3Perform an ensemble of simple songs, both a cappella and accompanied
- 4.4Identify opportunities for improving own performance using feedback from required personnel
Performance evidence
- use music and voice in at least three performances, including: - at least one solo performance - at least two ensemble performances.
- interpret basic notation and apply information to singing and playing percussion instruments
- reproduce musical elements and play simple rhythms on percussion instruments, solo and in an ensemble
- sing in unison and in harmony in an ensemble
- use physical posture techniques during practice sessions and performances
- interpret sound and musical expression from pieces of music
- use required sound and tone production for instrument or voice
- use basic percussion instrumental techniques.
Knowledge evidence
- procedures for caring and storing instruments according to manufacturer specifications
- work health and safety (WHS) standards required for musical performances
- relationship between body movement, music and voice
- non-verbal communication and body language concepts
- characteristics of different percussion instruments
- training techniques for voice registration, resonance, diction and articulation
- process for producing sound in chosen instruments and in voice
- factors relating to musical notation required to demonstrate performance evidence
- musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation
- issues and challenges that arise when preparing for performances and solutions to address them
- relationships between the body, voice, posture and playing musical instruments when producing sound and singing
- tools and techniques used to analyse and improve own performances
- music and vocal practice terminology.
Foundation skills
- Learning: Develops techniques for improving performance using feedback from others
- Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
- Reading: Analyses musical notations and texts or scripts for performance
- Planning and organising: Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of developing performance skills
- Self-management: Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe vocal practices; Follows protocols for performing live
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others involved in classes and performances
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Questions about assessing CUAVOS311
What does an assessment tool for CUAVOS311 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUAVOS311 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CUAVOS311?
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