A Year of Music – Thank You for Listening
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to pause and say thank you.
MusicOfTheDay.co.uk now contains a complete daily post for every single day of the year.
That’s 366 composers, spanning centuries, styles, countries, and genres — from medieval chant to jazz, film music to folk, global traditions to classical cornerstones.
What started as a simple idea — one composer, one piece, every day — has grown into a full archive of musical discovery that’s now ready to be explored at any pace.
What’s now available
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A full year of daily composer posts
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Reading comprehension resources
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September to December packs are now available directly on the site, with others coming soon.
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April to August packs are currently available on TES and TeachersPayTeachers
These are designed to link music with literacy, cultural capital, and classroom discussion.
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Seasonal resource
The 10 Christmas Music Pieces Reading Comprehension Pack is available for just £2, ideal for festive lessons or end-of-term activities: https://musicoftheday.co.uk/product/10-christmas-music-pieces-comprehension-pack-pdf/
More comprehension packs will continue to be added, gradually building a complete year of linked resources.
How to use the site
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Dip in daily and discover something new
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Use posts as lesson starters or listening activities
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Explore unfamiliar composers alongside famous names
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Browse the archive by date and follow musical threads across the year
There’s no right way to use it — just plenty to explore.
Looking ahead
The daily posts will continue, and the focus now shifts to:
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Expanding and refining classroom resources
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Supporting teachers with flexible, ready-to-use materials
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Helping music listening become a natural part of the school day
If you’ve followed along, shared a post, used a resource, or simply listened — thank you. It genuinely means a lot.
Here’s to another year of curiosity, creativity, and music.
Explore the full archive now!
Warm wishes,
Thomas
