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Jazz Composers Collection: Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month & Beyond! – Printable Slides

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Description

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, but jazz deserves to be celebrated all year long! This collection introduces students to the rich diversity of jazz, showcasing composers from different eras, styles, and countries who have shaped the genre in extraordinary ways.

🎼 Featured composers include:
🎹 Scott Joplin – The King of Ragtime and a jazz forerunner
🎺 Socrates Garcia – Blending jazz with Dominican musical traditions
🎻 Jean-Luc Ponty – Innovator in jazz violin and fusion music
🎹 Hiromi Uehara – A powerhouse in contemporary jazz piano
🎤 Marian McPartland – Jazz pianist, composer, and NPR radio legend

Perfect for Jazz Appreciation Month, music history lessons, or expanding students' knowledge of jazz, this collection highlights the global impact and evolution of jazz—from ragtime to fusion and beyond!

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
✅ A 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 ✨

Jazz Composers Collection: Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month & Beyond! – Printable Slides

"Jazz Appreciation Month is great, but this resource makes it possible to celebrate jazz all year! My students are now more excited about learning jazz and understand its global influence."

David S., High School Band Director

Jazz Composers Collection: Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month & Beyond! – Printable Slides

"This collection is perfect for introducing students to the world of jazz! It highlights a wide range of composers, which has helped my students connect with the genre on a deeper level."

Lisa M., Middle School Music Teacher

Jazz Composers Collection: Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month & Beyond! – Printable Slides

"I’ve used this throughout the year, not just in April, and it’s been amazing to see my students explore jazz from so many different angles. They now appreciate its diversity and creativity!"

Mark T., Jazz Ensemble Instructor

5 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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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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