A musical creator who writes original works for performers, ensembles, film, games, and other contexts.
What composers do
Composers write music for orchestra, chamber ensembles, vocal soloists, choirs, film and television, video games, theater, and dance. They sketch ideas, develop themes, orchestrate, prepare scores and parts, and supervise rehearsals or recording sessions.
Training path
Most US concert composers hold bachelor and master degrees, often a doctorate, in composition. Film and game composers may come from performance, jazz, or self-taught backgrounds, building careers through assistant work and direct commissions.
Settings
Composers work on commissions from orchestras, chamber groups, and festivals; on film and television scores; on advertising music; on video game soundtracks; and on liturgical and educational music for schools and churches.
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