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International Living Composers – Printable Slides

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Description

Show your students that composers aren’t just history—they’re making music today! This collection features 25 living composers from around the world, spanning genres like classical, jazz, musicals, film scores, and more.

Use the slides to introduce each composer with links to performances and interviews (some included!), or print the slides as posters to celebrate the diversity of modern composition in your classroom.

From concert halls to movie screens, these composers are shaping the sound of today’s world—inspire your students with their incredible music!

Inclusions

Printable composer posters (color & greyscale-friendly)
Flexible display options—use for bulletin boards, music history lessons, or classroom décor
Multiple sizes—print standard sheets or enlarge to 11x17 landscape posters
Customizable template—so you can create additional composer posters to match the set

How to Use This Material

📌 Digital Display – Showcase a composer before class, explore linked videos, and spark curiosity with discussion questions!

📌 Bulletin Board & Classroom Décor – Print selected slides in 8.5x11 or enlarge to 11x17 for stunning posters.

📌 Flexible Printing Options – Print on white or ivory cardstock, fit-to-print with a border, or copy onto larger poster sizes for maximum impact!

❤️ Why You'll Love It:

🎶 Engages students with diverse musical role models

🙋🏻‍♂️ Encourages curiosity—students love asking about the composers!

📚 Versatile & easy to use—perfect for daily inspiration or monthly celebrations

Watch this video to see why you should have a Composer Collection in your classroom!

Watch this video to see why you should have a Composer Collection in your classroom!

What Teachers Are Saying ✨

International Living Composers – Printable Slides

"This collection is an eye-opener for my students! They were amazed to discover the diverse contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander composers."

Mei L., High School Music Teacher

International Living Composers – Printable Slides

"I love that this resource connects students to music from different cultures and time periods. It’s been so rewarding to watch my students learn about composers they never knew existed!"

Will T., Orchestra Director

International Living Composers – Printable Slides

"The depth of this collection has been incredible for my students' appreciation of world music. It’s not just about the composers—they’re learning about different traditions and how music shapes culture!"

Jalen M., General Music Educator

Quick Ways to Highlight Composer Diversity

In this video, you’ll learn how to use the Composer Slides to make your teaching more fun and interesting for your students!

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    Students learn music composition, develop critical thinking, feel successful, perform passionately, and connect musical knowledge across genres.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I have trouble with a download or didn’t receive my email?

If you experience any issues with a download or haven’t received your email, please reach out to me at lyda@musicboxeducation.com. Let me know what happened, and I’ll personally make sure everything gets sorted out for you!

What are the terms of use?

All downloads are licensed for use by a single teacher only. If you'd like to share with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses or refer them to my website to get their own copy. Thank you for respecting my work and supporting the creation of more high-quality resources for music education! 

Can I get a folk song - or any of the music - in a different key?

Absolutely! Just let me know what key you need, and I’ll send you the file in that key.

Does the More than 202 Composer Collection include all people groups? 

Yes! This collection features composers from a wide range of backgrounds—and even more than you might expect! There's a full list of the composers I selected, but one of the best parts of this collection is that you can add your own composers to make it even more personalized.  

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