
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
Description
Description
Introduce your students to composers who shaped every genre—from jazz and classical to rock, pop, movie scores, and country! This diverse collection highlights composers who were not only innovative musicians but also performers who changed the sound of their time.
🎵 Composers Featured:
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Jazz Legends: Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Thelonious Monk, Jelly Roll Morton
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Pop & Rock Icons: Michael Jackson, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Smokey Robinson, Selena Quintanilla
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Film & Game Music Greats: Danny Elfman, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, Koji Kondo
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Classical & Fusion Innovators: Thomas Adès, Socrates Garcia, Juan Luis Guerra, Jean-Luc Ponty, Hiromi Uehara
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Soul, Country & R&B Stars: Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Dolly Parton
Celebrate the voices that shaped music history—your students will love this unique, diverse collection! 🎶✨
Inclusions
Inclusions
🎵 25 beautifully designed Google Slides, perfect for digital display or printing
🎵 Each slide features a consistent, easy-to-read layout with the composer’s name, photo, country, era, musical background, and key contributions
🎵 Speaker notes with links to performances, interviews, and articles for deeper exploration
🎵 Easy-to-print format for stunning classroom displays (color & greyscale options available)
🎵 Customizable template—so you can create additional composer posters to match the set
How to Use This Material
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
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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 ✨
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“I love how these posters spark conversations. One student couldn’t believe Koji Kondo wrote the Mario music!”
Jake, Band Teacher
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“It’s a great reminder that composers don’t just write symphonies—music is everywhere!”
Lisa, Music Educator
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“My students were so excited to see pop and jazz composers alongside classical legends. They recognized names and wanted to learn more!”
Sarah, Choir Director
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“I love how these posters spark conversations. One student couldn’t believe Koji Kondo wrote the Mario music!”
Jake, Band Teacher
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“It’s a great reminder that composers don’t just write symphonies—music is everywhere!”
Lisa, Music Educator
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“My students were so excited to see pop and jazz composers alongside classical legends. They recognized names and wanted to learn more!”
Sarah, Choir Director
Unique Voices Composers Collection – Printable Slides
“I love how these posters spark conversations. One student couldn’t believe Koji Kondo wrote the Mario music!”
Jake, Band Teacher
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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