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BTEC Music - Unit 1
BTEC Music - Unit 1
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Which one of these is the responsibility of a promoter working in a large venue?
Securing finance for events
Running dress rehearsals
Setting up lighting
Organising sample clearance
2
What would a performer have to do before being booked to play in the band of a West End Show
Meet the producer
Play the show in a touring production
Lead a rehearsal
Audition
3
Give one way a musician might select a quality supplier of live sound equipment.
Reviews
Internet search
Trying out equipment
Choosing a bright colour
4
Identify the job role responsible for the appearance of a performer
Manager
Producer
Stylist
Agent
5
Why might a business choose to fund an event?
To help a struggling musician
To advertise the business
To receive royalties
To develop their knowledge of the music industry
6
Which of the following is the most likely employment pattern for a manager of a large theatre?
Permanent
Short term contract
Volunteer
Freelance
7
Which one of the following is part of the role of a session musician?
Writes music packages
Composes to a brief
Supervises stage crew
Performs given music
8
Which one of the following is a performer advised to do before signing a recording contract?
Arrange a tour
Take out public liability insurance
Book a recording session
Ask manager for guidance
9
Give two responsibilities of a music producer
Liason between creatives
Project management
Writing arrangements
Artistic overview
10
why might you choose to volunteer at a record label when starting out in the music industry.
To learn about the industry
For fun
To network
To gain experience
11
Identify the working pattern that best suits a band that plays at weddings?
Part-time contract
Long-term freelance contract
Short-term freelance contract
Full-time contract
12
What is the responsibility of a sound technician?
To create a professional quality recording
To ensure mic and lines work correctly
To gain exposure for the band
To ensure all instruments are tuned
13
Name the organisation that licenses the use of recorded music played in public.
PPL
PRS
PPI
PCSA
14
What is a composer advised to obtain before undertaking freelance work in the music industry?
Public Liability Insurance
A stylist
A licence
A contract
15
Which one of the following job roles involves securing funding for events?
Promoter
Venue Manager
Broadcaster
Agent
16
Which one of the following commonly provides services to a composer?
Lighting hire company
Instrument technician
PRS for Music
Roadie
17
Identify the job role that: tunes guitars before a performance
Instrument technician
Guitarist
Sound engineer
Sound technician
18
Identify the organisation that produces and licenses the production of printed music
Marketing company
Promotion company
Publishing company
Servicing company
19
Who is responsible for taking recording sessions?
Sound technician
Studio Manager
Engineer
The band themselves
20
Which one of the following do broadcasters use to help sell advertising space?
Demographic targeting
Coding apps
Monitor mixing
Insurance and safety
21
Give one promotional way in which an A&R representative might be encouraged to attend an event.
TV/Radio
Social media
Demo CD
Free tickets
22
Which one of the following organisations would best support the needs of a recording studio?
APRS
Equity
MU
MPG
23
Who organises event security?
Front of house
Artist manager
Venue Manger
Musical director
24
Which organisation would a drummer most commonly join?
PRS for Music
BECTU
Equity
MU
25
Why is it important for a venue to have a ticket booking system in place.
To advise potential audience members on availability
To ensure tickets are not oversold
To keep a record of ticket sales income
To ensure that health & safety regulations are acceptable
26
Explain one reason an artist should join PPL.
To receive royalties
Legal advice
Crowd management
Support with contracts
27
Which is the most suitable type of contract for a full-time record shop employee?
Freelance
Casual
Permanant
Volunteer
28
Identify the responsibility of front of house staff if a fire breaks out during a performance.
Transport equipment off of the stage
Raise the alarm
Evacuate building
Liase with band members
29
Identify the job role which: organises security, books events, keeps licensing up to date.
Venue Manager
Roadie
Technician
Marketer
30
Identify the organisation that arranges the delivery of CDs to a shop to be sold.
Promoter
Marketing agent
Roadie
Distributor
31
Why might a musician invest in equipment for a home studio?
To save money on studio fees
To have fun
To save money on clothes
To save time moving equipment
32
Which one of these is not commonly used as a way of funding activities in the music industry?
Merchandise sales
Ticket sales
Sponsorship
Bank loan
33
Identify the job role responsible for the artistic overview of a studio recording session.
Sound Technician
Mastering engineer
Music Producer
Session musician
34
Which one of the following is the best example of a large multi-use space?
Studio
Arena
Club
Pub
35
What must a freelance or self-employed musician ensure they pay to the government?
National insurance
Licence fee
PRS
Income tax
36
Which type of organisation is responsible for moving CDs from the manufacturer to the shops?
Distribution company
Agency
Broadcasting company
Record company
37
Which one of the following is the responsibility of a studio manager?
Scouting for talent
Booking sessions
Promoting artists
Arranging tours
38
Which one of the following is a trade body?
MPG
NI
EMI
BBC
39
Who generally negotiates the fee for a band performance?
Technician
Roadie
Lead vocalist
Manager
40
Who is responsible for ensuring that musical scores are ready
Roadie
Music engineer
Session musician
Music director
41
Which of these companies is responsible for branding, advertising and pricing musical products?
Hire Company
Distributing Company
Manufacturing Company
Marketing Company
42
How might a union support a guitar teacher?
Arrange a gig
Book a venue
Offer advice
Change the strings
43
Which job role is responsible for encoding a podcast from an audio file?
Record producer
Musical director
Software programmer
Recording engineer
44
Which is not a responsibility of the sound technician after a gig?
De-rigging
Return of hired equipment
Secure storage of equipment
Paying musicians
45
Which job role involves: sound checking, adjusting sound levels, ensuring microphones work.
Roadie
Session musician
Studio engineer
Producer