Following the huge response to our Black History Month Listening Calendar three years ago we are excited to launch a second listening calendar celebrating 31 different composers and their music. The FREE Black History Month poster with playlist is available to download from our website and we also have a limited edition A2 colour poster to order.
At I Can Compose we’re passionate about highlighting the music of composers from under-represented groups and believe it’s important that all young people can identify with a musician or composer.
Introduction
Black History Month is an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contribution to our musical culture of Black composers and to continue highlighting it beyond October. Our hope is that music by these composers will be integrated into music curricular around the country and ignite a passion for these pioneering composers. Many of these musicians were and are trailblazers, experimenting with new styles, succeeding in the music industry against all odds and combining their musical passion with a desire for equality and justice. We want pupils and teachers alike, to feel inspired and enjoy discovering some music for the first time or revisit old favourites.
FREE Black History Month Music Listening Calendar
To celebrate Black History Month we have created a listening calendar showcasing 31 inspirational black composers – one for each day – complete with a Spotify playlist, accessible by QR code or weblink. The original artwork and calendar design is by our graphic designer, Toby Potter.
Download FREE Black History Month Listening Calendar
A2 full colour poster
As well as the free digital download, you can order a limited edition full colour A2 poster – £8.50 (including P&P) UK only. If you would like to order in bulk or are purchasing from a country outside of the UK please contact in**@ic*********.com before placing your order.
Follow the action!
We hope that you and your students will enjoy using the Black History Month Listening Calendar – we’ll be posting on social media every day of October to remind you who the composer of the day is. Do follow us if you don’t already and we’d love to hear your experience of how you’re using the calendar: have you discovered a new composer or work? Did you feel prompted to find out more about a particular musician? Are there opportunities to include more of these composers in your classroom listening activities?
