Art and Music: Industry Roles Flashcards
curator
A person who selects acts to perform at a music festival.
handler
Art handlers and preparators are first and foremost responsible for ensuring the safety of artifacts and works of art. … Sometimes art handlers and preparators are responsible for preparing packing and shipping paperwork. Another key role of art handlers and preparators is preparing objects for display in galleries.
restorer
A fine art restorer is responsible for repairing damage to artwork such as paintings, murals, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, paper works, books, and other cultural objects or historical artifacts.
concept artist
Concept artists or “conceptual artists” create visual images of ideas for use in areas such as animation, comic book illustration, gaming, advertising, print, and many others. Concept artists work with other art departments to ensure that the right visual style is reflected in each part of the project.
museum registrar
A museum registrar is responsible for implementing policies and procedures that relate to caring for collections of cultural institutions like archives, libraries, and museums.
conservator
a person responsible for the repair and preservation of things of cultural or environmental interest, such as buildings or works of art.
collection manager
A collection manager ensures the proper care and preservation of objects within cultural institutions such as museums, libraries, and archives. Collection managers, along with registrars, curators, and conservators, play an important role in collections care.
sound engineer
Sound engineers or audio engineers work on the technical aspects of sound and music production by mixing, reproducing and manipulating the equalization and electronic effects of sound.
producer
Either employed by a production company or working independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script; coordinating writing, directing, and editing; and arranging financing. … Finally, the producer will oversee the marketing and distribution.
licenser
A career as a licensing manager can be a good choice for someone who loves music and understands the complexities of the music business and the laws governing copyright. Licensing managers typically work for companies such as record labels that handle the licenses for multiple different artists. They find companies that might be interested in using a particular artist’s work and then convince the company that the work is a good fit for the project in question. The licensing manager is also responsible for negotiating the contract and collecting the fees for use of the song.
backup singer
Backing vocalists or backup singers are singers who provide vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists. In some cases, a backing vocalist may sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist’s entry or to sing a counter-melody.
orchestrator
An orchestrator is also called up to transpose a song from one instrument or voice to another. This role is similar to that of an arranger, but rather than reinventing the original composition, the orchestrator is concerned with maintaining the writer’s creative vision by making as few drastic changes as possible..
record label
Record labels engage in a wide range of functions in the music industry including new artist recruitment and development (known as A&R), music publishing, and copyright enforcement. Marketing is one of a record label’s most important functions, as public awareness of the brand is the way they make money.
roadies
Roadies, known also as backstage crew and sound or lighting technicians, play an essential part in staging live music concerts, festivals and events. … During performances, the crew is on hand to respond to any technical and equipment issues that arise, before packing away and securing equipment when the show finishes.
conductor
The primary responsibilities of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble, and to control the interpretation and pacing of the music. … Typically, orchestral conductors use a baton more often than choral conductors.
