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Celebrate Black History Month with this inspiring collection of Black composers from different eras and countries. Includes 50+ composer slides, from classical pioneers to jazz legends and pop icons, these musicians have shaped the world of music in extraordinary ways.  I’ve combined four of my most popular resources into one "grab-and-go" kit to save you hours of prep time. ✅ 25 Black Composers (Printable Slides): An inspiring collection of Black musicians covering various eras and countries

Bring diverse composers into your music classroom with this comprehensive and inclusive collection! Spanning from the Medieval era to today, this set features over 202 composers from around the world, including Asian, Black, European, Latino, and Indigenous musicians.Each composer slide is designed with a clear, consistent layout, featuring:✔ Photo ✔ Name ✔ Country ✔ Era ✔ Claim to Fame This resource is more than a collection— it’s a celebration of the full spectrum of musical genius across

Around the World: Book 2 for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass.  Volume 2 is organized into 7 units representing the 7 major continents of the world. Each unit explores traditional instruments, interesting facts about the continent and culture, and provides the lyrics for each song in the local language along with an English translation if known. Rhythms and bowing patterns range from simple to complex with basic and complex time signatures. Students love ‘touring’ the world through music and playi

Around the World: Book 1. Volume 1 has 50 folk songs from countries not often represented in traditional method books. Each folk song has matching lyrics to support their learning along with brief explanations of the history or text of the music.  The book begins with 3 note songs in the key of D and progresses to music using all 4 strings. Students experience major, minor, and pentatonic scales introducing different finger patterns. Time signatures are 4/4, ¾, 2/4, and 6/8.  Look below for samp

Here's a HUGE collection of Composers you've ever seen which includes all of the special categories plus many others! Check out the list in the Table of Contents.Bring diverse composers into your music classroom with this comprehensive and inclusive collection! Spanning from the Medieval era to today, this set features over 202 composersfrom around the world, including Asian, Black, European, Latino, and Indigenous musicians.Each composer slide is designed with a clear, consistent layout, f

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in your music classroom with this comprehensive collection of Indigenous Composers!Move beyond stereotypes and showcase the incredible contributions of Indigenous musicians across genres—from Baroque and Classical to Rock, Hip Hop, and Folk. Whether you need a meaningful display for November, a "Composer of the Month" feature, or resources for culturally responsive teaching, these Google Slides and printable posters are the perfect solution. Each slide f

Around the World: Book 1. Volume 1 has 50 folk songs from countries not often represented in traditional method books. Each folk song has matching lyrics to support their learning along with brief explanations of the history or text of the music.  The book begins with 3 note songs in the key of D and progresses to music using all 4 strings. Students experience major, minor, and pentatonic scales introducing different finger patterns. Time signatures are 4/4, ¾, 2/4, and 6/8.  Look below for samp

Remind your students that music is made around the world! Composers like Tan Dun, Bright Sheng, Anoushka Shankar, Shinichi Suzuki, Toru Takemitsu, and Koji Kondo represent some of the brightest stars in Eastern music world. These composers are known for their collaborations and contributions to classical, jazz, and screen genres! Each Slide looks identical in the layout with the composers’ name, photo, country, era, their music background, and what they are known for. The information chosen for

Celebrate the composers that create music for movies, video games, and television! Students forget that there are live musicians creating the music. They might know John Williams but this packet includes Klaus Badelt,  Lesley Barber, Danny Elfman, Rachel Portman, Howard Shore, and John Williams. Each Slide looks identical in the layout with the composers’ name, photo, country, era, their music background, and what they are known for. The information chosen for each poster is designed to stimulat

Around the World: Book 2 for Bass.  Volume 2 is organized into 7 units representing the 7 major continents of the world. Each unit explores traditional instruments, interesting facts about the continent and culture, and provides the lyrics for each song in the local language along with an English translation if known. Rhythms and bowing patterns range from simple to complex with basic and complex time signatures. Students love ‘touring’ the world through music and playing unique songs. Teachers

Around the World: Book 2 for Cello.  Volume 2 is organized into 7 units representing the 7 major continents of the world. Each unit explores traditional instruments, interesting facts about the continent and culture, and provides the lyrics for each song in the local language along with an English translation if known. Rhythms and bowing patterns range from simple to complex with basic and complex time signatures. Students love ‘touring’ the world through music and playing unique songs. Teachers

Around the World: Book 2 for Viola.  Volume 2 is organized into 7 units representing the 7 major continents of the world. Each unit explores traditional instruments, interesting facts about the continent and culture, and provides the lyrics for each song in the local language along with an English translation if known. Rhythms and bowing patterns range from simple to complex with basic and complex time signatures. Students love ‘touring’ the world through music and playing unique songs. Teachers

Around the World: Book 2 for Violin.  Volume 2 is organized into 7 units representing the 7 major continents of the world. Each unit explores traditional instruments, interesting facts about the continent and culture, and provides the lyrics for each song in the local language along with an English translation if known. Rhythms and bowing patterns range from simple to complex with basic and complex time signatures. Students love ‘touring’ the world through music and playing unique songs. Teacher

Around the World: Book 1. Volume 1 has 50 folk songs from countries not often represented in traditional method books. Each folk song has matching lyrics to support their learning along with brief explanations of the history or text of the music.  The book begins with 3 note songs in the key of D and progresses to music using all 4 strings. Students experience major, minor, and pentatonic scales introducing different finger patterns. Time signatures are 4/4, ¾, 2/4, and 6/8.  Look below for samp

Around the World: Book 1. Volume 1 has 50 folk songs from countries not often represented in traditional method books. Each folk song has matching lyrics to support their learning along with brief explanations of the history or text of the music.  The book begins with 3 note songs in the key of D and progresses to music using all 4 strings. Students experience major, minor, and pentatonic scales introducing different finger patterns. Time signatures are 4/4, ¾, 2/4, and 6/8.  Look below for samp

Around the World: Book 1 for Viola. Volume 1 has 50 folk songs from countries not often represented in traditional method books. Each folk song has matching lyrics to support their learning along with brief explanations of the history or text of the music.  The book begins with 3 note songs in the key of D and progresses to music using all 4 strings. Students experience major, minor, and pentatonic scales introducing different finger patterns. Time signatures are 4/4, ¾, 2/4, and 6/8.  Look belo

Own the collection? Now, master it. This Interactive Table of Contents is designed to turn your Ultimate Collection of 202+ Composers into a searchable, sortable, and fully organized digital library. The Power of the Spreadsheet FormatBecause this guide is provided in a professional sheet format (compatible with Google Sheets and Excel), you aren't just looking at a list—you're using a tool. Unlike a PDF, this format allows you to: ⚡️ Filter with One Click: Need to see only "Living" composers

Celebrate the season in your music classroom with this Holiday Composers Bulletin Board and Google Slides set! Perfect for December music activities, this collection connects your students to the masterminds behind their favorite holiday tunes—from Baroque legends like Bach and Handel to contemporary icons like Mariah Carey and Eric Whitacre. Whether you need a "Composer of the Month" display or an engaging music history lesson for winter, these printable posters and digital slides are design

Here is the complete group of orchestra assessments that I use for orchestra concerts, solos, and ensembles. I start with the effort assessment, then move to peer observations, go to my mid-assessment, have peers do mini-assessments, and end with the final assessment. Great for building community where they are focused on improvement, teacher assessments are quick and easy with scores that students care about.

Need a quick, thorough assessment for your students? This 3 part assessment shows you and your students how they improved in a concert cycle! For you, it helps you both remember the goals that were set. The first assessment is an 'effort' assessment given early in the concert cycle with no numbers - just comments on their practicing progress. The middle assessment is more serious with the final assessment right before the concert. Easily and quickly filled out, it gives teachers and students in