BTEC music first test 3

Who generally negotiates the fee for a band performance?

• Technician

• Manager

• Lead Vocalist

• Roadie

Identify the working pattern that best suits a band that plays at weddings?

• Part-time contract

• Short-term freelance contract

• Long-term freelance contract

• Full-time contract

Which one of these is not commonly used as a way of funding ongoing activities in the music industry?

• Bank loan

• Ticket sales

• Sponsorship

• Merchandise sales

Which one of the following organisations would best support the needs of a recording studio?

• MPG

• Equity

• MU

• APRS

Which job role is responsible for encoding a podcast from an audio file?

• Recording engineer

• Software programmer

• Record producer

• Musical director

Identify the job role which involves: • having creative control over sound recordings • working with musicians and studio personnel • checking that all samples have been cleared for use.

• Manager

• Journalist

• Promoter

• Producer

Name the reason why someone might choose to volunteer at a record label when starting out in the music industry.

• To gain experience

• To get money

• For their Duke of Edinburgh's Award

• To fill their time

Give one reason why the mastering (a final edit of a recorded song) process is essential to the commercial success of a track.

• It ensures someone retains their job in the music industry

• Mastering is common sense when selling music

• If it sounds professional, people are more likely to buy the next track

• It is a requirement of record companies

Identify one aspect of location that must be considered when choosing a venue for a live music event.

• How close it is to a shop

• If it has a bar

• Accessibility

• If there is an on-site manager

Give two skills or responsibilities that a successful studio manager should have.

• Good organisational skills

• Good looks

• Reputation

• Strong financial skills