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Concert Management
Music Business
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Music
Graduate
12/17/2008

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House left is NOT the same as stage left?

Definition
True
Term
A budget sheet including distinct entries or accounts is called_____?
Definition
Line-item budget
Term
A ___ ____ Lets performers know when they should report for a rehersal/perfromance
Definition
call sheet
Term
_____ refers to any drapery or scenic piece used to hide the view of the audience.
Definition
Masking
Term
A ____ ____ is a list of A/V, staging, security and hospitality requirements.
Definition
performance rider
Term
The ___ ___ is the space directly above the stage where lighting instruments are hung.
Definition
fly loft
Term
___ ___ refers to the frequency at which film or video frames run.
Definition
Frame rate
Term
a ___ is an ellipsoidal profile spot.
Definition
Leko
Term
____ can cause severe damage to speaker components.
Definition
Feedback
Term
___ ___ is the range of signal levels from lowest to highest.
Definition
Dynamic range
Term
Your technical director says he/she is ready for a cue-to-cue. What is he/she referring to?
Definition
A rehersal of transitions only
Term
Your lighting designer complains of spill during a tech dress. What is he/she referring to?
Definition
Light that is falling where it is not wanted
Term
Your video director wants a two-shot, but not the current blocking does not compliment that vision. What can you do to accomodate this on-screen visual?
Definition
Re-block so that your two featured performers are closer together
Term
Your stage manager is spiking the stage prior to installation. What is he/she doing?
Definition
Marking positions on the stage
Term
Your production assistant inquires as to whether or not you have completed day sheets for this part of the tour. To what is he/she referring to?
Definition
A list of day-specific, hotel and venue information.
Term
DON'T DO the following when it comes to writing a press release.
Definition

Use exclamation points liberally to draw a readers attention.

Use embellishments and exaggerations to create hype and "sell" your product.

Make sure it is lengthy to let the media know that it's an "in-depth" piece.

Use cliches like "save money" or "one-of-a-kind" to ensure a wide target audience.

Term
This is a GREAT example of guerilla marketing?
Definition
Making a hand stamp with your band's web address to use at concert venues.
Term
This is among the publicist's top "tools of the trade"?
Definition
Co-branding (forging strategic partnerships, sponsers, etc.)
Term
Why does CD baby's Derek Silvers suggest that an artist "proudly exclude some people" in their marketing sand publicity research?
Definition
Promotional campaigns should focus on targeting ideal fans
Term
Chris Anderson's "long tail" theory states that__
Definition
The combined value of modest sellers equals the sales of the top hits
Term
This best describes a promoter's primary duties?
Definition
Buys the show from booking agent and sells tickets
Term
This is NOT a responsibility of the stage manager?
Definition
Develops show design elements
Term
This best describes the responsibilities of a production manager?
Definition
Administers and arranges the technical requirements and staff for the show.
Term
This best describes the responsibilities of a tour manager?
Definition
Oversees travel arrangements, collects money and pays bills.
Term
This best describes the responsibilities of a publicist?
Definition
Generates and maintains a media presence for the artist.
Term
This an example of a "change in hierarchy" within an organization?
Definition
The employee who reports to you becoming your boss AND you becoming your boss's boss
Term
Based on parameters discussed in this class, THIS is a production "emergency"?
Definition
A crewmember is critically injured while rigging set pieces.
Term
This would have GREAT impact on the budget of a project/production?
Definition
A change in project scope
Term
This is NOT a critical component of "advancing the venue"?
Definition
Making sure there are plenty of guitar strings and drum heads.
Term
As a self-employed production consultant, THIS would be the most critical for a client to include in the language of your producer agreement?
Definition
Scope, Schedule, and Compensation.
Term
THIS is NOT a type of concert inssurance that a promoter might buy?
Definition
Ingress/Egress
Term
THIS is NOT a multiplier variable when computing general liability?
Definition
Ticket price set by the promoter or venue
Term
Which production team member is responsible for securing live show permits/licenses?
Definition
The promoter and/or venue manager
Term
THIS is NOT a revenue stream that supports an artist's concert tour?
Definition
Ticketing service fees
Term
"Scaling the house" refers to?
Definition
offering multi-tiered pricing
Term
THIS best defines the DEVELOP phase of a production?
Definition
Creative brainstorming to help focus the creative concept/vision of the show.
Term
THIS best defines the DESIGN phase of a production?
Definition
Defining specific creative elements from the general show vision
Term
THIS best describes the DEMONSTRATE phase of production?
Definition
Utilizing models, prototypes, and stage plots to illustrate show concepts.
Term
THIS is NOT likely to be addressed in a performance rider?
Definition
Record Royalty requirements
Term
In the concert industry, a venue contract is generally made between which two parties?
Definition
A venue and a promoter
Term
THIS statement about production schedules is VERY acurate?
Definition
Devising a smart schedule is about working your way backwards from the event date.
Term
With respect to merchandise revenue, the "house rate" or "hall fee" refers to____?
Definition
The 10-25% of the artist's merchandise royalty that goes to the venue.
Term
THESE are key variables when projecting gross revenue from ticket sales?
Definition
Ticket prices, Venue size, and fee structures.
Term
Dynamic pricing is?
Definition
Another name for ticket auctions where customers bid for tickets in "real time"
Term
Ticket prices are generally set by?
Definition
A combination of the artist's manager, business manager, agent, and the promoter.
Term
The following are examples of protections offered by labor unions like IATSE?
Definition

Use membership for bargaining power.

Enforce fair wages.

Ensure good/safe work conditions.

Provide funds for health/retirement benefits.

Term
What does an industrial hygienist do?
Definition
Studies the effects of the workplace on the human body AND advises government officials on the development of regulations.
Term
What does a safety manager/safety administrator do?
Definition
Develops, directs, and coordinates company safety policies and procedures.
Term
THIS is NOT one of the primary areas of crowd dynamics studied by risk management professionals?
Definition
Mood: An estimation of the agression gradient with respect to surroundings.
Term
List 4 major job responsiblities of a production manager?
Definition

1. Administers and arranges all staff and equipment

2. Head of all production and design departments

3. Provides strategic finacial

4. Manages schedules and time lines

Term
List 6 essential terms of a performance agreement?
Definition
Insurnace, security, sound and production, Location Date & Time, Cancellation, Permits
Term
List 10 show production details that are typically considered by a production manager when he or she is "advancing a venue"?
Definition
Venue contact info, Stage dimensions, loading access, mixing positions, venue equipment, dressing rooms, production offices, power, permits, security
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