AF Sept 2012 Creative Arts & Industries

Unit Number/s and Title Assignment Title: Instrumental presentation

365 Auditioning for Music

Functional Skills

English ICT

Delivery of presentation Powerpoint

Submission Date: 5th November 2012

Briefing Date: 15th Oct 2012 Review Dates: 22nd Oct 2012 Final Assessment Date: 5th/12 November 2012 Assessor/s: David Evans. Learners Name:

IV : Alex Foryan

Suggested Reading: Coyle, D The Talent Code (2009) Bantam Rose, B Contemporary Singing techniques (2003) Hal Leonard Peer, D bass Harmonics, new concepts and techniques (1999) Alfred Publishing Hapke, T 66 Drum solos for the Modern Drummer (2001) Cherry Lane music Braithwaite, P Adventurous Open Chords (2011) PAW publishing Lowe, D Powerpoint 2007 for Dummies (2006) john Whiley & Sons ltd.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the skills to audition effectively for a specific music role and identify strengths and areas for development. This task covers part of Unit 365 Auditioning for Music.

Assignment In preparation for your audition for a top London house band you will create and deliver a presentation on your preparation methods for the audition. Included within this you will need to perform one of your proposed audition pieces, explaining why you feel it is an appropriate choice. Within your presentation you must discuss any particular things you feel you need to look out for in such an audition and how you will present/carry yourself. Be sure to consider your personal goals within the presentation. Your presentation must last between 4 and 5 minutes.

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Tasks / Evidence / Submission Date Task 1a: Create and deliver a power-point presentation to review the profile of an audition for a specific role (high profile house band) in relation to the strategies identified in 1.1 explaining the following: A. The requirements of the audition. B. The rationale for your approach to the audition. (Explain why you are prepping in this way) C. Rationale for choice of repertoire performance in the audition. (You have been asked to prep 2 pieces and will be required to play something of the bands choice on the spot. Why choose the pieces you have? What will you practice to prepare for the unknown piece)? D. Functioning effectively in the audition E. What equipment will you take (Provide pictures in the power-point) F. Personal health and safety implications. Grading Criteria NYA WT Achieved

D.1: Through the production of an inspiring, yet focused and achievable plan, evidence clear understanding of what the audition will look and feel like and how they will engage with it in relation to their personal goals. Within the plan there will be strong evidence of clear understanding of where potential issues may lie with clear strategies in place for how these may be overcome effectively. Clear understanding of the relevant health and safety implications associated with auditioning in this context will be evident, with clear understanding of where issues may occur and how they may be avoided. There will be no tutor input into this undertaking. M.1: Through the production of a focused, achievable plan, evidence clear understanding of what the audition will look and feel like and how they will engage with it in relation to their personal goals. Within the plan there will be evidence of clear understanding of where potential issues may lie with strategies in place for how these may be overcome effectively. Clear understanding of the relevant health and safety implications associated with auditioning in this context will be evident, with some understanding of where issues may occur and how they may be avoided. There will be no tutor input into this undertaking. P.1: Through the production of a plan, evidence an understanding of what the audition will look and feel like and how they will engage with it in relation to their personal goals. Within the plan there will be some evidence of an understanding of where potential issues may lie with some thought to how these may be overcome. An understanding of the relevant health and safety implications associated with auditioning in this context will be evident. There may be nominal tutor input into this undertaking.

Task 1b: Perform one of your chosen audition pieces, displaying accuracy in technique, phrasing and performance. Evidence: Presentation Submission Date: 5th November 2012.

PLTS (Personal Learning & Thinking Skills) Key: IE Independent Enquirers CT Creative Thinkers Achieved:

RL Reflective Learners

TW Team Workers

SM Self-managers

EP Effective Participators