Overview
Composers write new and rearrange existing musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies, musical scores, and advertising jingles.
Day-to-day
- 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.
To become a Composer
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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.
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