Composer

Composers write new and rearrange existing musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies, musical scores, and advertising jingles.

Overview

Composers write new and rearrange existing musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies, musical scores, and advertising jingles.

creates melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express ideas and emotions in musical form
translates ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and symbols for reproduction and performance
undertakes research and liaises with clients when composing musical backing for television commercials, popular recordings, and productions across radio, television and film.

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Occupation snapshot

Average salary

Not available

Current vacancies

Future demand

Stable

Primary industries

You usually need a formal qualification in music and a high level of skill in your chosen musical field to work as a Composer. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.
Find a Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Take a Certificate IV in Music Industry

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