Font size
WorksheetsBTEC Music - Unit 1
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which type of organisation is responsible for moving CDs from the manufacturer to the shops?
Agency
Record Company
Distribution Company
Broadcasting Company
Which Organisation would a drummer most commonly join?
PRS
MU
BECTU
Equity
What would a performer usually have to do before being booked to play in the Pit band?
Audition
Meet the producer
Play the show in a touring production
Lead a rehearsal
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
(a)
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
(a)
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."
(a)
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."
(a)
Which job role is responsible for taking bookings in a record studio?
Musical Director
Roadie
Studio Manager
Sound Engineer
Session Musician
Which one of the following is part of the role of a session musician?
Composes to a brief
Performs given music
Supervises stage crew
Writes music packages
Which one of the following represents an artist in contract negotiations?
Agent
Broadcaster
Journalist
Musician
Identify one responsibility of a Distributor.
Moving products from warehouse to retailer
Selecting music for broadcast
Selling products in shops and stores
Writing copy for publication
Which of these is a responsibility of a Roadie?
Auditioning
Driving
Licensing
Orchestrating
Performing
Which one of the following is NOT the responsibility of a Venue Manager?
Booking events
Organising security
Managing publicity
Scouting talent
Which job roles is responsible for encoding a podcast from an audio file?
Recording engineer
Software Programmer
Record Producer
Musical Director
Which one of these is the responsibility of a Promoter working in a large music venue?
Organising sample clearance
Running dress rehearsals
Securing finance for events
Setting up lighting
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 that involves:
Sound checking
Adjusting sound levels
Ensuring microphones work correctly
(a)
Which job role is responsible for making sure that musical scores are ready for a rehearsal?
Musical Director
Roadie
Studio Manager
Sound Engineer
Session Musician
Which one of the following is a responsibility of a Producer?
Identifying performance opportunities
Liaising between creative partners
Managing marketing materials
Managing publicity for events
Which one of the following jobs involves securing funding for events?
Broadcaster
Producer
Promoter
Retailer
Identify the job role that produces a finished mix to comply with all technical requirements.
Assistant Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Studio Manager
Venue Manager
Identify one responsibility of a live sound technician.
Booking recording sessions
Front of house mixing
Organising event security
Producing a finished CD
Name a job role that conducts the band, hires musicians and leads rehearsals.
(a)
Which of these is a responsibility of a composer?
Auditioning
Driving
Licensing
Orchestrating
Performing
Which one of the following might a studio manager do for a band?
Attend rehearsals
Book recording sessions
Produce scores and parts
Select music for braodcast
Which one of these is an important part of being a Music Producer?
Arranging band tours
Identifying performance opportunities
Negotiating a fee for a performance
Taking an artistic overview
Which one of the following is NOT the responsibility of a Live Sound Technician?
Booking sessions
Monitor mixing
Sound checking
Stage planning
Which one of the following is the responsibility of a Musical Director?
Arranging rehearsals
Artist management
Instrumental support
Managing insurance
Which one of the following jobs is usually responsible for sample clearance?
Performer
Producer
Programmer
Promoter
Identify the job role responsible for the day-to-day appearance as a performer, selecting suitable clothes and hairstyles.
Creative Manager
Musical Director
Producer
Stylist
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
The person involved almost exclusively in booking live personal appearances
Agent
Promoter
Producer
A&R
A form of property ownership for certain types of artistic & creative works.
Fees
Royalties
Copyright
Publishing
Agencies that collect royalties on behalf of songwriters when a song they have written is performed
MCPS
PPL
PRS
BDD (Big Daddy D) Agencies
Organised group of workers that pursue policies that are favourable for the workers
Union
Record Label
Simon Cowell INC
Rogue Politician
Will represent a performer in a case of a dispute over a contract or unfair dismissal.
Judge
Jury
Union
Graham
Which one of the following organisations would best support the needs of a recording studio?
MPG
Equity
MU
APRS
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
A charity has decided to have both a live band and a DJ who mixes from recorded pop music for dancing. Identify two licences that you will need to check are in place at the venue
PS
PRS
MPG
PPL
