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Composer
Typical activities include: writing musical compositions; writing lyrics; bringing together different strands of music theory, such as instrumental and vocal capabilities; applying musical knowledge of rhythm, melody and tone; increasingly, utilising electronic means such as computing, to produce outputs; facilitating amateur or community groups in producing music for plays or community operas; composing music for TV, films, plays and for dance; composing for oneself as a performer. Changes in music education in schools have resulted in music lessons being as much about creating music as performing and listening to music, and new music technology has played a big part in this. To become established as a composer takes time. Newly established composers may benefit from bursary schemes for composers, or be lucky enough to be appointed composers in association with an orchestra or community music centre. Other sources of income initially are competitions and awards. Once established, a concert composer can receive earnings from a variety of sources including commissions, publishing and recording contracts and royalties from performances, broadcasts and sales of recordings and sheet music.
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Composer |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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