B: Performance and Creative Roles Flashcards
Role: Musician Examples:
Orchestral player, vocalist, accompanist, DJ, Programmer, solo artist – self-employed or freelance.
Responsibilities of a Musician
- Train and practice regularly to keep skills to a high standard – proficient on their instrument 2. Auditioning for musician roles 3. Attending rehearsals to include technical and dress rehearsal, on time and prepared 4. Taking part in performances and workshops 5. Marketing and promoting own work 6. Look after instrument (including voice) 7. Learn new music for a show 8. Work well as part of a team 9. Maintaining/setting up and tuning of equipment
Skills of a Musician
a) Ability to improvise and play by ear b) Being technically proficient on an instrument c) Passion for Music and desire to perform
How a Musician links to other parts of the music industry
Role: DJ/Remixer Examples:
Clubs, discos, host concerts, gigs.
Responsibilities of DJ
Remixes – takes elements of a song and combines them with new ideas to create a new song.
Introduce Music, commercials etc.
Putting records/CD’s on turntable and controlling sound
Skills of a DJ
A good knowledge of production techniques
Interest and skill in music technology
Good speaking voice and ability to project personality.
How a DJ links to other areas of the music industry
Solo Artist
Responsibilities
Sometimes writes their own material
Needs a distinctive look, charisma
Needs drive, ambition and confidence
Composer/Song Writing
Responsibilties
Writing composing music for TV, show, commercial, film etc.
Arranging music – for orchestra etc. – produce scores and parts
Compose a song for a famous singer
Compose music for a special event
Keep to a deadline
Work with a performer so that the song/composition is at their level of performance – correct range etc.
Responding to briefs – film, TV, pitch ideas to clients
Marketing and promoting own work
Sequencing music – using technology to realise music
Creative and artistic direction
Sometimes perform
Musically creative, competent musician
Happy to work alone
Composer/Song Writer
Skills
Knowledge of copyright, marketing, selling and publishing
Talent and creativity
Ability to plan an instrument
Team work skills
How Songwritings link to other areas of the music industry
Producers
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the recording of an artist’s music – control the overall sound and artistic direction of the recording
Gather ideas for the project and select songs
Hire session musicians for the project
Coach the artist in the studio
Supervise the entire process through mixing to mastering
Make sure the recording is on time and on budget
Producers
Skills
Ability to deal with artists, record companies and managers
Ability to get the best performance out of an act
Has a thorough knowledge of recording studio and techniques
Ability and willingness to work unsociable hours
Musical Director (Conductor)
Responsibilties
Leading rehearsals – unify performers
Conducting musicians – orchestral /singers etc. guide the orchestra or choir
Arranging music for performance
Hiring musicians
Set the tempo and execute clear indications for conducting
Execute clear indicators and shape the sound of the ensemble
Choose the music and study the scores
Relay ideas to the performers
Schedule rehearsals
How a musical director links to other areas of the music industry
How live sound engineers link to other areas of the music industry
