Music Composer

Summary: A music composer is sought to create two original songs for a 1920s-inspired stage production, focusing on ragtime and blues styles. The role involves arranging music for piano and trumpet, producing demo recordings, and delivering sheet music. The project requires a strong understanding of early 20th-century musical aesthetics and attention to period accuracy. Remote work is accepted for this one-time project with specific deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create two original songs reflecting ragtime and blues styles.
• Arrange parts for piano and trumpet.
• Produce a demo recording that includes vocals and instruments.
• Deliver sheet music for each piece.
• Ensure each song runs up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, with a combined maximum of 5 minutes of music.

Key Skills:

• Experience composing in ragtime and blues styles.
• Ability to arrange music for piano and trumpet.
• Proficiency in creating vocal and instrumental demo recordings.
• Capability to produce professional sheet music.
• Strong understanding of early 20th-century musical aesthetics.
• Access to vocal and instrumental recording resources.
• Clear communication and attention to period accuracy.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other