Music Therapy
What community uses music therapy the most?
Elderly people
What do they do?
operate equipment and mix the sound
Are pit orchestras soloists?
No. They accompany shows/performers such as musicals, operas, ballets.
What was the show that was included in the documentary we watched on TV show composers in class?
Family Guy
Do music arrangers have to be able to play instruments?
Yes. They need to know several instruments
What are some examples of music therapy? (Name at least 2)
Drumming, listening to recorded music, listening to live music, singing, and playing instruments are some examples
is it engineering?
no its a craft. Engineers make the equipment
Where do they perform?
In a pit in front of the stage.
Do TV Show composters get payed per season, or per episode?
Per episode.
Do they compose music?
No. They can compose music but they usually change up existing pieces.
What does a music therapist exactly do?
They help improve patients' memory, and communication, improve stress and enhance emotions.
where do you start to find a job?
at an intern ship or apprenticeship
Are pit musicians always full symphony orchestras?
No, pit orchestras vary from full orchestras to a four instrument rock combo.
Do TV show composers make the music after the episode is made, or before?
Before. They get the script and produce before voice actors sing.
What do they change in music?
Orchestration, instrumentation, tempo, harmonization, and genre
What diseases has music therapy helped improved?
Alzeihmers/Dementia
Are a DJ and sound engineer similar?
No. DJs have separate sound engineers to ensure quality of sound.
Are wages set or do they change from person to person?
wages change based on how many shows, how many instruments
What do TV show composers do? (Hint: There are three things)
Make the theme songs, background music, and any other music sound affected in the show.
What kind of job is music arranging?
Freelancing
In the documentary on music therapy, what were the patients listening to music?
Earphones connected to an ipod
Difference between sound engineering and audio engineering?
Audio refers to recording and studio music, sound refers to live concerts and events.
How deep is an orchestra pit?
8 feet deep
On average, how many TV Show Composers are there in the U.S.?
Around $75,000
Do they travel?
Yes. It requires traveling because music arrangers often work as orchestrators, conductors, bandleaders, music directors, instrumental performers, record producers, and event producers