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Unit 1 Music Business
Unit 1 Music Business
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A mixture of questions relating to the music business exam for #BTEC Level 2 First Award.
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1
Which of these is NOT a Health & Safety Concern?
Obstacles appropriately lit - eg stairs
Poor sound qualityThis is a correct answer
Flow of people in and out of venue
Emergency exits
2
Which is an advantage of a small 'Independent' record label?
Promotion and connections
Closer personal relationships
Money for an advance
Good links to media
3
What is the role of the session musician?
Following the artistic input of the producer.
To have artistic input in a track.
Write their own music.
Schedule recording time for the artist.
4
Who should you speak to before signing a record contract?
You manager.
Your union.
Your mum.
Mr Hooper.
5
Why might you not self-publish your work?
Less marketing and promotion
You'll get less of a cut
You'll have to pay National Insurance
You won't be allowed to perform it
6
A Major publishing deal CAN......
Carry equipment
Distribute goods to shops
Have better marketing and promotion
Represent an artist's interests
7
Which of these are essential to follow Health & Safety regulations?
Making sure the audience is happy
Heating, lighting and ventilation
Access to clean drinking water
Emergency exits
8
What does PRS stand for? (NOT PAUL REED SMITH!)
Patterned Rugs Suck
Performing Rights Society
Price Restricts Service
Paul Reed Smith
9
What is the responsibility of a roadie?
Perform at shows.
Look after equipment.
Fill in when a musician is unwell.
Set up equipment.
10
The producer should ...
.... book the shows.
... search for talent on behalf of the label.
... guide the orchestra/choir
... oversee the recording.
11
Which is an advantage of a small venue over a large venue?
Huge publicity and promotion
Secure staging
Excellent technical facilities
Intimate atmosphere
12
What is distribution?
Signing a new artist to your label
Moving the product from the source to the customer
Changing your job role in the industry
Moving house
13
What would be an advantage to signing with a Major Record Label?
It will be a personal experience
They have a lot of funding
They have a lot of contacts
They will never ask for any of their money back
14
What does MCPS do?
Licenses the composer's copyright for the physical copies.
Licenses a pub to have live music.
Licences a venue to play music for a disco.
Licenses the performer's copyright for the physical copies.
15
Which one of these employment patterns would offer job security?
Casual
Part-time
Full-time
Permanent
16
Who would be a member of the MPG?
Teacher
Actor
Musician
Producer
17
What does MU stand for?
Manchester United
Monkeys Union
Musicians United
Musicians Union
18
What does a broadcaster do?
Hosts TV shows
Interviews artists
Writes reviews about an artists album
Selects music for a show
19
What job role creates a suitable look for the artist
Stylist
Producer
Manager
Their mum
20
Which is not a small venue?
Small theatre
Arena
Pub
Community hall
21
What does PR do?
Helps the artist to tune their drums
Books gigs for the artist
Generates a positive buzz for the artist
Stops the artist from doing anything stupid
22
What does a mastering engineer do?
Trains engineers so that they improve their skills.
Positions microphones for recordings.
Completes the first mix for audio.
Completes the final mixing process to refine sound.
23
What is a responsibility of the producer?
Oversee overall production quality of a song.
Schedule recording times with artists.
Edit the final mix of the song to ensure the quality is good
Follow instructions from the conductor.
24
Which job role would publicise a concert/event?
Studio Manager
A&R
Band Manager
Promoter
25
Which of these acronyms is a union?
BECTU
APRS
PLASA
MPG
26
Which working pattern will involve work 37-40 hours per week?
Full-time
Part-time
Freeland
Self-employed
27
Whose job is it to check Health and Safety in a studio?
The cleaner
The receptionist
The studio manager
The musician
28
Why might you rent equipment?
So it looks cooler
More powerful equipment
A suitable long term solution
Can have better equipment
29
Publishing royalties CANNOT be collected from.....
When a song is played on radio
Music at a festival
Music on CD
Artwork of CD cover
30
What is a responsibility of a live sound technician?
Complete sound checks.
Choose suitable microphones and equipment.
Tune the guitars.
Carry equipment.
31
Which of these unions would I join if I was a dancer?
BECTU
MU
MPG
Equity
32
What does a music journalist/blogger do?
Writes reviews about an album/concert.
Organises rehearsals for the musicians.
Distributes music to retailers.
Selects music for a show.
33
If I wrote a song for a TV programme, what would my role be?
A broadcaster
A producer
A composer
A programmer
34
What is the responsibility of the musical director (conductor)?
Tune the cellos.
Set the tempo.
Pay the musicians.
Study the score.
35
What is a job role for the venue management?
Engage with session musicians.
Liaise with record companies.
Check Health and Safety is up to date.
Organise tour dates.
36
Who is responsible for checking that sound levels are correct at a live gig?
Producer
Live Sound Engineer
Roadie
Musician
37
What is the name of the role that scouts for new talent?
Public Relations
Simon Cowell
Manager
Artists & Repertoire
38
Which is not a Health and Safety concern?
Heating Lighting and Ventilation
Poor sound quality
Adequate parking
Safe sound volume levels
39
Publishers are there to to develop and care for ...
Musicians
Composers
Studio Managers
Stray dogs
40
What does a software programmer do?
Creates apps such as Sibelius
Codes and stuff...
Organises booking systems
Create programmes that assist musicians with ear training
41
What does PPL do?
Licences a venue to play music for a disco.
Licenses a pub to have live music.
Licenses the performer's copyright for the physical copies.
Licenses the composer's copyright for the physical copies.
42
What job role would have to train and practice regular to stay proficient in their instrument?
Musician
Roadie
Manager
Producer
43
What would be the benefit to playing Wembley Stadium?
It would be an intimate performance
It would get me signed to a label
Potentially make loads of money
Better sound and tech support
44
Which trade body represents those who supply technologies and services in entertainment?
MPG (Music Producers Guild)
MU (Musicians Union)
APRS (Association of Professional Recording Services)
PLASA (Professional Lighting and Sound Association)
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Who does Equity represent?
Dancers
Musicians
New reporters
Film producers
