BTEC Music - Job Roles

Who generally negotiates the fee for a band performance?

• Technician

• Manager

• Lead Vocalist

• Roadie

Identify the job role which involves:

Having creative control over sound recordings

Working with musicians and studio personnel

Checking that samples have been cleared for use

What would a performer usually have to do before being booked to play in the pit band of a West End show?

• Audition

• Meet the Producer

• Play the show in a touring production

• Lead a rehearsal

Identify the job role responsible for the day-to-day appearance os a performer, selecting suitable clothes and hairstyles.

• Creative Manager

• Musical Director

• Producer

• Stylist

Identify the job role responsible for the artistic overview of a recording session.

• Mastering Engineer

• Music Producer

• Session Musician

• Sound Technician

Which of these is NOT the responsibility of a Sound Technician after a gig?

• De-rigging

• Return of hired equipment

• Paying musicians

• Secure storage of equipment

Identify the job role which:

Organises event security

Books events into venues

Keeps venue licensing up to date

Identify the job role being spoken about:

"Lots of my time is spent researching, then I get to chose what music is played on the show as well as recording the spoken links."

Identify the job role being spoken about:

"I have a website where I discuss new bands and artists. It means I go to lots of gig and review the music and performances."

Which job role is responsible for taking bookings in a record studio?

• Musical Director

• Roadie

• Studio Manager

• Sound Engineer

• Session Musician