AF November 2012 Creative Arts & Industries

Unit Number/s and Title Assignment Title: Instrumental presentation

365 Auditionin g for Music

Functional Skills

English

Personal audition, using soft skills.

Briefing Date: 12th November 2012 Review Dates: Weekly Final Assessment Date: 19th December Assessor/s: David Evans. Learners Name:

Submission Date: 17th December 2012

IV : Alex Forryan

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 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 You have been invited to audition for a top London House band; potentially guaranteeing you paid work Monday to Thursday evenings. The band is made up of well respected musicians therefore it is hugely important that you prepare fully for anything they might ask you to play. Also be aware of your soft skills; make sure you make an excellent first impression and dress appropriately. For the audition you have been asked to prepare 2 pieces that you feel suitably show off your ability to get the gig. You may also be asked to improvise something on the spot so make sure you are on top of your improvisation skills!

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Tasks / Evidence / Submission Date Task 3: For the audition you will prepare 2 pieces, which can either be performed solo or with a backing track. Ensure that the pieces you choose show off your individual strengths as a musician. Be aware you may also be asked to improvise something on the spot. This may involve soloing over a track you have only just heard. During the audition you will consider the following: a). Personal Appearance b). The first impression you make c). Your attitude d). Your equipment (make sure it all works/is in tune)! You will be marked on the above points as well as your technical skill and expression when performing. Evidence: Practical Audition (video and obs sheet) Submission Date: 17th December 2012 D.4: Evidence clarity, maturity and realism in evaluating the degree of Grading Criteria NYA WT Achieved

D.3: Evidence excellent musical, technical, self-management, communication

(verbal and non-verbal) and safe practice skills in undergoing the audition.

M.3: Evidence good musical, technical, self-management, communication

(verbal and non-verbal) and safe practice skills in taking part in undergoing an audition (simulated or real world) for a specific music role.

P.3: Evidence competent musical, technical, self-management,

communication (verbal and non-verbal) and safe practice skills in taking part in undergoing an audition (simulated or real world) for a specific music role.

Task 4: Draw conclusions relating to the success of the audition process by analysing tutor comments made in relation to: a). The outcome of the audition musical performance in the audition b). Verbal performance in the audition c). Their understanding of the audition process as a whole, distinguishing between strengths and areas requiring further development in relation to developing strategies for effective auditioning in the future.

success of their performance in the audition. A detailed analysis of strengths and areas for development leads to the development of strong strategies for the ongoing refinement of their audition techniques, which will be of ongoing value to the learners development as a musician. There will be no tutor input into this undertaking. M.4: Evidence clarity and realism in evaluating the degree of success of their performance (musical and otherwise) in the audition. A detailed analysis of strengths and areas for development leads to the development of clear, achievable strategies for the ongoing refinement of audition techniques, which will be of value to the learners development as a musician. There will be no tutor input into this undertaking.

P.4: Evidence skills to evaluate the degree of success of their performance

(musical and otherwise) in the audition. An analysis of strengths and areas for development lead to the development of some strategies for the ongoing refinement of audition techniques, which may be of value to the learners development as a musician. There may be nominal tutor input into this undertaking.

Evidence: Written conclusion (500 words) Submission date: 19th December 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