Composing & Music Communications
| Composing: |
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School Music Composer (Commissions vary)
Art Music Composer (Commissions vary)
Commercial Jingle Composer $300–$50,000/ commercial
Film Score Composer $2,000–$200,000/film
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| Personal Qualifications: |
Creativity
Musical talent
Perseverance and initiative
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| Knowledge and Skills: |
Business savvy
Experience in playing an instrument and singing
Extensive knowledge of music history, theory, literature, and orchestration
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| Precollege Training: |
Ability to read music
Experience in composing and improvising
Keyboard skill
Participation in music ensembles
Private instruction in piano and one other instrument or voice
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College Education
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College degree not always required, but equivalent training necessary; doctoral degrees commonly expected for teaching composition in higher education.
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| Music Communications: |
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Music Books or Periodicals $24,000–$100,000/year
Music Reporter $20,000–$150,000/year
Public Relations Specialist $21,000–$141,000/ year
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| Personal Qualifications: |
Ability to interact positively with public
Desire to continually expand knowledge of music
Interest in music and writing
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| Knowledge and Skills: |
Excellent grasp of grammar
Excellent writing skills
Knowledge of music theory, history, and literature
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| Precollege Training: |
Ability to read music
Participation in music ensembles
Participation in school newspaper
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College Education
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College degree in one or more: music, journalism, public relations, business
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Music schools