Music Job roles

Question 1

What does an A&R do?

Accepted Answer

Scout for new talent

Question 2

Responsible for day-to-day appearance of a performer, selecting suitable clothes, hairstyles.

Accepted Answer

Stylist

Question 3

Which one of these is the responsibility of a promoter working in a large venue?

Accepted Answer

Securing finance for events

Question 4

Which is not a responsibility of a sound technician after a gig?

Accepted Answer

Paying musicians

Question 5

Which role is NOT a technical one?

Accepted Answer

Roadie

Question 6

What does a mastering engineer do?

Accepted Answer

Refines the sound quality of a recording for release.

Question 7

Which type of organisation is responsible for moving CDs from the manufacturer to the shops?

Accepted Answer

Distribution company

Question 8

Which job roles are NOT part of FOH?

Accepted Answer

Stage manager

Question 9

Whose job is to direct rehearsals, choose the music, set the tempo and prepare performers?

Accepted Answer

Musical director

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Music producer

Question 11

Which organisation is responsible for producing sheet music and dealing with compositions?

Accepted Answer

Music publisher

Question 12

What would a performer usually have to do before being booked to play in a band?

Accepted Answer

Audition

Question 13

Who is responsible for cueing the lighting and sound in a show?

Accepted Answer

Stage manager

Question 14

Which job role is classed as "stage production"?

Accepted Answer

Stage manager

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