Composer
211211 · Sedentary Career data Verified
Music composers write and arrange original works of music for orchestras, musicians, musical groups and instrumental performances.
Most common salary $50k – $92k
Upper salary up to $124k
Training 0-5 years
Description
Writes new and rearranges existing musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies, musical scores and advertising jingles.
Typical work tasks
- 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 radio, television and film productions.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in music studios, music rooms or home studios.
- Usually works in adequately heated and ventilated work spaces when indoors.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Sedentary physical demand levels.
- Frequently sits or stands depending upon musical instrument being used to compose with or at compute. May walk between a variety of instruments, recording devices and computer.
- Stretching up and reaching across is unlikely to be required.
- Bending is not a significant feature of the job.
- Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant component of the job.
- Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
- Lifting, carrying and holding is not a significant component of the job.
- Repetitive movements with hands are likely to be constant when using instruments and computers.
- Driving is not a significant feature of this job.
- Use of hand-held tools and equipment will be frequent and may include musical instruments, a computer with specialised software, musical recording and playback equipment, paper for writing manuscripts and pens.
- Mental skills necessary include creative, musical ability and knowledge, communication, planning and organisational skills, computing and performance/expressive skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No
How this was determined (model-generated): Composer: tertiary qualification or 5+ years experience (Skill Level 1); no licence; substantial standing-start barrier.
Entry Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.