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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Arrange and orchestrate music 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253274  Arrange and orchestrate music 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Music 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will be useful to students who want to score music for various instrumental combinations and orchestra. Students credited with this unit standard are able to arrange short piano pieces and song accompaniments for ensembles and to develop their choral pieces into orchestral songs. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4.

    It is assumed that learners have been involved in community music such as choirs or other musical activities. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The following scope and context apply to the whole unit standard:
  • Competence in orchestrating for instrumental ensemble and symphony orchestra with creative and idiomatic use of the four families of instruments in combination with voice. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Analyze orchestral excerpts from existing scores. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The way instruments and orchestral families are used is identified and analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Various orchestral textures are identified and utilized. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    How moods and atmospheres are achieved is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    How orchestral colours and effects are created is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Orchestrate piano pieces and song accompaniments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The main melodic and harmonic materials used are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Different orchestral textures are used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Instruments are used idiomatically. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Orchestral colour is creatively used. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Turn choral pieces into symphonic works with voice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A piano reduction of the choral work is made. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The key vocal part is extracted. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The remaining parts are orchestrated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A balance between voice and orchestra is achieved. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The following knowledge is embedded in the unit standard and will be assessed directly or indirectly through assessment of the specific outcomes in terms of the assessment criteria:
  • Ranges and characteristics of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments.
  • Idiomatic writing for instruments and voices.
  • Special effects and techniques.
  • Textures and balancing instruments.
  • Turning piano pieces into orchestral pieces.
  • Analyzing orchestral excerpts.
  • Orchestrating choral pieces as orchestral songs with voice. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to identify and articulate the materials and techniques of music as 'problems' and apply them to a new and very different format. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organization or community.
  • Note: The ability and willingness of the candidate to accept the advice of fellow musicians in orchestras, ensembles, and choirs, and to create new works for the benefit of those musicians. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to isolate specific knowledge about voices and instruments and to apply this knowledge collectively in new arrangements and orchestrations. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
  • Note: The ability of the candidate to orchestrate choral works in such a way that the composers still identify with them and that orchestras can convincingly present them to a wider audience inside and outside South Africa. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.