Composers

A Composer writes original music for musicians and music ensembles to perform. May compose lyrics or work with lyricists, specialize in one style or form of music, or draw on musical ideas from several different styles. May receive commissions for composing new works, or compose music for film scores. May transcribe compositions by hand or use music software to create scores and parts.

About this Career

Average Salary

£27,447

New workers start at around £14,013. Normal pay is £27,447 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49,845

Annual Openings

16

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Auditions and selects performers and rehearses and conducts them in the performance of the composition.
  • Scores music for different combinations of voices and instruments to produce desired effect.
  • Plays instrument as a soloist or as a member of a group or orchestra.
  • Tunes instrument and studies and rehearses score.
  • Conceives and writes original music.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Learning Strategies 79%
Monitoring 78%
Active Listening 76%
Writing 75%
Active Learning 71%
Reading Comprehension 69%
Critical Thinking 68%
Speaking 67%
Mathematics 43%
Science 26%