Description
Save time, inspire curiosity, and bring music into your classroom every single day.
Save 20% compared to buying each month separately!
This growing bundle includes a full month of Composer of the Day activities for each included month. Every day features a short, accessible composer biography, comprehension questions, suggested answers, and a QR code linking directly to a listening clip. Designed for ages 8+, these daily activities combine literacy with music appreciation in a simple, ready-to-use format.
As the year progresses, new months will be added automatically, giving you a complete 12-month set of daily composer activities at no extra cost once purchased.
✨ What’s Included (So Far)
✔️ January Composers (31 days)
A diverse start to the year, featuring composers from classical, folk, film, jazz, and popular music traditions, including Johann Christian Bach, Barbara Pentland, David Bowie, Elizabeth Cotten, Francis Poulenc, Ivor Novello, John Dowland, Etta James, Thomas Tallis, and Franz Schubert.
✔️ September Composers (30 days)
From Pachelbel and Clara Schumann to Freddie Mercury and Hans Zimmer.
✔️ October Composers (31 days)
Including Verdi, Chopin, Steve Reich, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Clarence Williams.
✔️ November Composers (30 days)
From John Barry and Pyotr Tchaikovsky to Ennio Morricone and Ludovico Einaudi.
✔️ December Composers (31 days)
Featuring festive and seasonal favourites, from Glenn Miller and Camille Saint-Saëns to Benjamin Britten and Amy Beach.
✔️ Every Month Includes
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Composer biographies (approx. 150 words each) – accessible, engaging, and written for age 8+
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5 daily comprehension questions + answers – covering retrieval, vocabulary, inference, explanation, and summary
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QR codes linking to listening clips – instant access to music via MusicOfTheDay.co.uk
Each new month adds a further 30–31 composers, spanning classical masters, film composers, jazz musicians, popular artists, and contemporary voices.
🎯 Benefits for Teachers & Students
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Year-round cultural learning – builds musical knowledge and cultural capital day by day
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Supports literacy skills – strengthens comprehension, vocabulary, and inference
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Flexible and ready to use – perfect for starters, assemblies, homework, or supply cover
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Cross-curricular impact – links directly to English, Music, History, and PSHE
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Excellent value – buy once and receive all future months as they’re added
📚 Curriculum Links
🇺🇸 United States – Common Core
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RI.3.1–5.1 – Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding
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RI.3.2–5.2 – Determine main ideas and recount key details
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RI.4.4 – Determine meaning of academic and domain-specific vocabulary
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SL.4.2 – Interpret information presented in diverse media (QR-linked listening)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom – National Curriculum
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English (KS2 Reading) – retrieve information, build vocabulary, draw inferences
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Music (KS2/KS3) – listen with attention to detail, understand musical history
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PSHE / Cultural Capital – broaden understanding of significant cultural figures
👩🏫 How to Make the Most of the Bundle
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Introduce a Composer of the Day every morning
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Build a composer wall or timeline as the year unfolds
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Use comprehension tasks for independent reading or homework
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Spark creative writing (reviews, diary entries, letters to composers)
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Pair listening clips with music appreciation lessons or assemblies
🛒 Why Teachers Love It
Teachers save hours of preparation, students gain daily exposure to music and literacy, and everyone enjoys discovering the stories behind some of the world’s most influential composers.
🎶 Perfect for:
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KS2–KS3 / Grades 3–6 classrooms
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Homeschool families seeking year-long structure
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Supply and substitute teachers needing no-prep resources
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Cross-curricular projects linking English, Music, and History
👉 Add the Composer of the Day Bundle to your cart today and enjoy a full year of music and literacy at your fingertips!
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