This free 7-day sample from the Composer of the Day series is designed to support cross-curricular learning through daily, accessible reading comprehension and listening activities.
Originally written with Key Stage 2 readers in mind, the resource introduces culturally significant composers and rich musical concepts that make it equally effective for older pupils — including GCSE Music classes — as a listening enrichment tool.
Each composer profile includes:
- A short, age-accessible biography (written for 8+, suitable up to KS4)
- Five comprehension questions targeting key reading skills (retrieval, inference, vocabulary, summarising, explanation)
- Suggested answers
- QR code linking directly to musical examples via
Includes composers such as:
Johannes Brahms | Kurt Cobain | Ravi Shankar | Florence Price | Nino Rota | Cécile Chaminade | Olivier Messiaen
Ideal for use as:
- Daily starters or plenaries
- Listening enrichment in GCSE Music
- Literacy support in music and PSHE
- Supply or cover teacher packs
- Homework or flipped learning
Printable and digital-ready. No prep required.
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