January 31, 200917 yr Excellent information for American composers and a realistic view of the field. Here is the link NewMusicBox If you want greater detail - here is the link to the report http://www.amc.net/takingnote/taking%20note.pdf
January 31, 200917 yr While I didn't read the bulk of the report (I just looked at the pictures :happy:), I read the Recommendations section and I couldn't agree more with their suggestions. Composition is an "unappreciated" business that must be kept alive for society to function. Well you can cut the arts just about as much as you want Gene. But sooner or later, your kids will have nothing to read or write about.
January 31, 200917 yr You're absolutely funny, Tokke. But yeah, it's good to see statistics like that. All those are good points to keep in mind for those who want to pursuit composition as a profession in the future. I think it's becoming clearer and clearer that a composer does not just compose anymore, but has to be able to do all sorts of things, like notating, editing, recording, mixing, producing, performing and making connections just as in any other profession, really.
February 1, 200917 yr Author By reality check I mean the fact that most composers in the US make the majority of their living outside composition. In other words if you want to make a living in music you need to do other things in music. It also makes Charles Ives' career not as atypical (well, except for the originality of his works) as it seems.
February 4, 200917 yr 10. Offer workshops for composers providing guidance on constructing websites: Given the opportunitiesthe Internet affords composers, it might be advantageous for service organizations to provide composers with workshops and guidance on how to use and create websites. Twenty-three percent of composers surveyed have their own websites, but there is tremendous potential for more composers to use this medium to their advantage in the future. For the newer generation, in the words of an Austin composer,
February 6, 200917 yr Anyone who needs a website, go to wordpressdirect.com and watch their tutorial on how to start a website. Seriously, if you just don't know how you would even begin, go there and watch the basics. It's cheap and easy. or officelive.com, or any number of free domain services. Hell, even a blog would be helpful. /me wonders what the professionals on this board do for "real" money. I think it's becoming clearer and clearer that a composer does not just compose anymore, but has to be able to do all sorts of things, like notating, editing, recording, mixing, producing, performing and making connections just as in any other profession, really. Kind of... I'm all for DIY, but specialists in each field are needed. I feel there are a lot of worthy composers who don't really know mixing and producing....
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