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By: Meisha Thompson
What is a Composer?
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A composer is someone who writes a
music piece for theatre, TV, radio, film,
computer games and other areas where
music is needed. The music should be
properly notated so as to guide the
musician’s properly.
What does a producer do?
The main task of the composer is to
transcribe an unique composition for a
precise project. The part will then be
performed by a musician or an ensemble.
 The composer makes sure that the
composition suits the project; as in the
case of film scores where the music should
help move the story without overpowering
the scene. The music he writes may be
instrumental or have lyrics and may be in
various styles such as classical, jazz,
country or folk.
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What are the educational things
you would need to become a
producer ?
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Most originators have strong
experiences in music theory,
composition, orchestration and harmony.
However, there are many composers
who don't have formal training.
Composers like Edward Elgar, Karl
Lawrence King, Amy Beach, Dizzy
Gillespie and Heitor Villa-Lobos were
typically self-taught.
What are the qualities of a good
composer?
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A decent composer has new thoughts, is
original, versatile, not scared to test new
things , willing to cooperate and of
course, passionate about writing music.
Most composers know how to play
several different instruments, and can
carry a tune and have a good ear.
School suggestion for studying to
become composer
Stanford University
 Vanderbilt University
 Cornell University
 Boston University
 University of Miami
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What are the educational
requirements to become a
composer
Baccalaureate Degree
 Admission to a four-year program in music
composition likely will require that you send
in a portfolio of original compositions. If
accepted, your program should provide you
with a firm foundation in music and
composition, including ear exercise, piano
services, and music theory coursework.
Additionally, it's common to take
conducting, music history, and harmony
and counterpoint classes.
Baccalaureate Degree
 Admission to a four-year program in
music arrangement likely will need that
you send in a portfolio of original
compositions. If accepted, your program
must offer you with a firm foundation in
music and arrangement, including ear
training, piano skills, and music theory
coursework. Additionally, it's common to
take conducting, music history, and
harmony and counterpoint classes.
Doctorate Degree
 Doctoral programs in composition are
highly competitive. To be considered for
such a program, you usually must have
a master's degree in music, submit
innovative pieces of work, and pass a
music history and theory exam.
Degree options
Ethnomusicology
 Recording Arts
 Worship Ethnomusicology
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Reference
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