1. Career path of a music composer Composer

2. What does a composer do? Create original music such as symphonies, operas, sonatas, musicals, or popular songs Arrange music for school performance groups, radio, television advertising, or arrange music for the movies (film scores) and other soundtracks 2

3. The Life of a Composer Part-time schedules typically at night and on weekends intermittent unemployment Rejection Income 3

4. The Commitment Long hours Rejection Location Practice Low income Self discipline 4

5. Educational Preparation 4 year college (to get started) Graduate school Practice Expensive 5

6. Your second job Not enough money A career in music can become your second Music education Commitment and work ethic 6

7. Rewards and Royalties What you like Becoming well known Hearing you music played by others 7

8. Source Cited "DISCOVER, Composer." ACT : Information for Life's Transitions. Web. 23 May 2011. "Musicians, Singers, and Related Workers." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web. 23 May 8