Musical Theatre:"Performing Arts Business"

In task 1 we had to research the range of job roles available I the performing arts sector. We had to investigate a job role other than a performer tat interest us and search for job opportunities in this role. Also we had to prepare 5 minutes presentation which we had to:

1) Fully explain the job role, what is required for the post, the expected salary and how it relates to other aspects of the arts sector.

2) Write a job description for the role which:

a) Identifies the education and training, skills, qualities and experience required for the job.

b)The duties and responsibilities of the post.
 

Deadline for Task1 is : 19th January 2016

In task 2 we had to produced a detailed information pamphlet or an intranet based resources guide for a national arts organisation or venue of the job roles and opportunities available within their organisation and how they relate.

Deadline for Task 2 is : February 10th 2016

Here is full job description of Music Manger:

                                               Music Manager

Music Manager- a person whose primary task is the implementation of the management process - planning and decision making, organising, leadership - motivating and controlling.

The word "manager" can determine any person who makes decisions, but most often used to describe a person who is employed in different company or organisation, and performs or participates in the management process. Managers as representatives of management are characterised by a sense of responsibility, strategic thinking and foresight.

Duties of a Manager:

Role interpersonal:

Representative- A representative of the company, representing it externally
Leader - the leader sets objectives
Connector - the person responsible for contacts with the internal and external environment of the company.

Role information:

Monitor - obtaining and analysing data, observation of the environment
Partition of information – breaking down information to others, and parts of the organisation,
Spokesman - the transfer of official information inside and outside of the organisation.

Roles decision:
Entrepreneur - initiating, changes and risk taking
Control disorders - reducing conflict, problem solving
Diverting resources - distribution of resources within the organisation
Negotiator - reconciling interests, finding a compromise.

A manager needs to:

•  Set the work schedule (time organisation, keep an eye on the calendar)
•  Keep an eye on the finance
• Promotion of the star
• Be on the phone 24/7
• Do press releases about new projects
• Contract agreements with productions, sponsors etc.
   
  Education:
      School - several universities and colleges have music business management programs that may be of interest to those that have the money, time and geographical access. Search online for information on which institutions offer music business management programs or courses you can take either on campus or via online learning.
  •    Books / Self-study – if you don’t have the access to funding for college or university, another option is to purchase some of the various books available on the topic of how to become a music manager and/or studying much of the material available online in the form of blogs, articles, forum postings, newsletters, etc. You can also attend music business conferences and/or seminars in order to get valuable information from the various panelists and establish connections with attendees and sponsors.
  •    Apprentice / Intern – another way to get a music manager job is to spend time interning at a management company. Jobs in music management are difficult to get without a track record, so working behind-the-scenes inside a company allows you to gain experience on the job (which could lead to a job at that company or provide you the experience to start your own company) as well as enable you to develop contacts within the company itself and also with people who the company does business with.
   
  Median Salary:
  £44.380
  Some of the information are based on from these sources:
  www.study.com
  www.musiceducationmadness.com
  Polish Wikipedia

My comments:

I think this assignment was very helpful. In my opinion this assignment helped us to find different job roles in the same area where still we would like to work if we don't get a job which we would like to do in the future. Also helped us to know where and how we can find these all information and how to use them.

I'm sorry but unfortunately I cant paste my presentation and pamphlet here..I have some problems with blog..:(