Unit 3: Industry roles

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Industry roles


    



              



 


  

  



Industry role: Composer

What does a composer do?

A composer is an artist who writes and creates music for a variety of different things. Examples of this include films, television shows, artists, video games, theatre productions and more. The role involves the construction of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, structure, and emotional needs of the project they are working on. Composers work with many genres, including classical, contemporary, electrical and more.

How much does a Composer earn and what are the working hours?

The estimated salary for a Composer in the United Kingdom is £30-£35,000 a year. And the average working hours for a composer in the United Kingdom is 5 days a week 9am to 5pm. During busy periods, composers can work up to 100 hours a week due to high demand and rushing to complete deadlines.

Qualification/experience needed to become a Composer.

According to a career guide, experience/ qualifications to become a composer include: Knowledge of music theory, ability to write music notation for different instrument types and vocal ranges, having original ideas, ability to produce acoustically appealing arrangements and finally, knowledge of the instruments or vocalists they write for.

How to become a composer.

Firstly, you will need to learn requirements for the role such as music theory and how to play an instrument. Then it would be helpful to develop your skills further and slowly make your compositions complex. Building a portfolio is also essential for any composer, start by composing for short films and small projects and slowly work your way up from there. Networking is also important, for example, attending music clubs or festivals to network with other musicians and industry professionals. While having a music degree is not required, it can be helpful. Online courses can also be a great way to learn more about music composition and gaining practical experience.

Composer organisations.

There is numerous organisations you can join as a composer a few are: The Ivors Academy, Royal College Of Music, Musicians Union, Royal Philharmonic Society, and finally Sony Mus.ic Entertainment


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