21 ‘Unimaginably Easy’ Composer Studies Activities Categorized By Age

Composer studies can be for kids of all ages. 

However, based on the age and the ability of the kids, activities will have to be customized. 

In this post, I point out some of the easiest, yet fun activities for each age group.

I have also included a printable set that you can use to implement some of the ideas provided here, irrespective of the age group. 

3 – 5 Years (Pre-School Years)

• Composer biography picture books.
• Colouring work.
• Copy work.
• Learning simple composer facts.
• Scrap booking activities.

For a more in-depth understanding of the above activities, please read my post, 6 ‘Shockingly Fun’ Composer Studies Activities For Pre-Schoolers.

6 – 9 Years (Primary School Years)

• Reading composer biographies.
• Notebooking pages.
• Creating a lap book/ poster board depicting the life of the composer.
• Creating a playlist with compositions by the relevant composer.
• Reflecting on two selected compositions and analyzing them. 

Want a more thorough explanation of how to implement these ideas in your homeschool? Then read my post, 7 ‘Ultra Fun’ Composer Studies Activities For 6 – 9 Year Olds. 

9 – 13 Years (Middle School Years)

• Researching the life and works of composers.
• Reading composer biographies.
• Comparing and contrasting composers from the same era.
• Creating playlists of a specific composers’ music. 
• Critically analysing the musical style of the composer. 

Would you like a more in-depth explanation of the above activities? Then, please read my post, 5 ‘Ridiculously Fun’ Ways To Get Tweens Into Composer Studies. 

14+ Years (High School Years)

• Researching and creating presentations on life and works of composers.
• Completing note booking pages
• Present on harmonization of composers’ musical pieces. 
• Learn about eras in music.
• Compare and contrast different composers from different ages. 
• Compare and contrast the music of two different composers.

Want to know more about how you can implement these ideas in a fun and engaging way? Then go ahead and read my post, 4 ‘Ridiculously Innovative’ Composer Studies Activities For Teens. 

Can you think of other ways to engage your kids and have them learn about composers? 

One more thing that I forgot to mention above is that field trips are a fantastic way to engage kids as you all know. 

Trips to the museum to learn about different ages in music, trips to instrument stores to touch, feel and play instruments used by different composers, and taking in a live performances are all fun ways to expand their learning further.