Composing & Music Librarianship
We have a list of Salaries and Positions here.
| Category: Composing
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Commercial Jingle Composer
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$300-$50,000/commercial
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These types of positions are generally found in NY, LA, and Nashville. Composers interested in writing music for films can get started by working with a student or independent filmmaker.
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Competition Prizes
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Prizes range from $150-$15,000; beyond cash, awards include publications, performances, national publicity, demos and recordings.
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International competitions, which attract high profile participants, award the largest prizes.
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Film Score Composer
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$2,000-$200,000/film
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These types of positions are generally found in NY, LA, and Nashville. Composers interested in writing music for films can get started by working with a student or independent filmmaker.
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TV Show Composer
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$1,000-$5,000/30-minute episode
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These types of positions are generally found in NY, LA, and Nashville. Composers interested in writing music for films can get started by working with a student or independent filmmaker.
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| Category: Music Librarianship
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College, University, Conservatory, Public Library, or Orchestra Librarian
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Non-professional entry level - $25,000-$35,000 per year
Professional entry level - $35,000-$48,000 per year
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Some institutions require a graduate library degree, which would therefore make it a professional job. (A Master’s in Library Science, MLS).
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Music schools