Tasks Include:

• creates melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express
  ideas and emotions in musical form
• translates ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and
  symbols for reproduction and performance
• plays musical instruments to assist with composing
• undertakes research and liaises with clients when composing
  film or television scores, advertising jingles and other
  commissioned works
• may specialise in one type of music or in compositions for
  particular instruments
• may work with other composers and musicians
• may conduct or perform own compositions