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

Apply African choral repertoire 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253194  Apply African choral repertoire 
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 learners who are engaged in choral music or who deal with the competition repertoire. Learners credited with this unit standard are able to learn new repertoire and justify choices of music for competitions or concerts. 

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. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The following scope and context apply to the whole unit standard:
  • Selection of African choral repertoire and compilation of a concert programme on the basis of knowledge about historical, linguistic, and cultural issues. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Discuss African choral music history. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The historical development of choral music is discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The social and political influences of African choral music are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The main historical composers and their work are discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The historical period of a previously 'unseen' piece of music is identified and explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Investigate African choral music repertoire. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The range of choral music available today is investigated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The cultural development of choral music among different language groups is investigated and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Concert programmes of choral music are investigated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A repertoire of prescribed pieces for a national competition is identified and communicated. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Analyze choral compositions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The historical and cultural style of the music are analyzed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The form and meaning of the piece of music is analyzed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Pieces drawn from different areas of the repertoire are identified and analyzed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The composer of a previously 'unseen' piece of music is identified and explained. 


    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:
  • History of choral repertoire from John Knox Bokwe (1855-1922) to Lihle Biata (b.1970).
  • Individual composers and their life and works.
  • Song texts and the different uses of language and metaphor.
  • Musical form and analysis of choral music.
  • Cultural contexts of choral repertoire.
  • Competitions and their role in society.
  • Basic elements of tonic solfa notation.
  • Basic elements of music staff notation. 
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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 recognize composers historically and identify musical characteristics, and to use this knowledge to prescribe, critique, or perform music. 
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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 different opinions about the choral repertoire, to embrace new repertoire and analyze it correctly, and to persuade the choral sector in an appropriate manner to prescribe a wider range of music in competitions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information.

    Note:
  • The ability of the candidate to apply historical and cultural knowledge to familiar and newly encountered repertoire. 
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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 identify different aspects of repertoire, and to apply this knowledge to the description or performance of a piece of music. 
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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: 
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