FBEC Music BTEC Unit 1 - Job Roles

Which of these are the job of a Musician

• Train and practice to a high standard

• Interview musicians about their work

• Manages Recordings

• Writes songs

A composer is someone who

• Writes Music

• Changes recordings

• Fixes Instruments

• Directs the performance.

Who composed Star Wars

• Luke Skywalker

• John Williams

• Ed Sheeran

• Quincy Jones

Explain what a conductor does

A Record Producer(or Music Producer) has a very broad role in overseeing and managing the recording (i.e. "production") of a band or performer's music. They have a lot of responsibility over the final recording made and are often likened to the director of a film in terms of their importance and overall creative input. What is their main responsibility...

• Oversee recording of a musician

• Delivers the CD to shops

• Creates artwork

• Plans the tour route

Why will studying the score help a conductor?

A live sound technician is responsible for...

• Operating the sound equipment in a live performance

• Recording the music in a studio

• Coaching the Artists

• Health and Safety of the audience

Explain why a sound check is important

A Roadie is a person who travels with the band to handle

• Every part of the concert

• Fans

• Food

• Planning the route

What does and instrument technician do?

• Look after the instruments

• Repair sound equipment

• Manage the Venue

• Give Advice to record producers