Detail 01
Classroom kit
Packaged for a teacher leading a group, so it's structured around lessons rather than self-paced study.
Product detailSKU #1273887986125
AlfredMeet the Great Composers: Classroom Kit, Book 1 Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A composer-study kit for group teaching, Book 1 of a series. For a music teacher planning classroom units, not for a student working alone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Elementary and middle-school general music teachers planning composer units
- Homeschool co-ops covering music history with several children
- Classes with no instruments available for hands-on work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A single student studying at home by themselves
- Anyone wanting playing technique or note-reading instruction
- College-level music history needing depth and citations
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Book 1
The opening book of a series. Later books continue the sequence and are bought separately.
Detail 03
Composer study, not performance
Works in a class with no instruments on hand, since the content is about composers rather than playing.
Detail 04
About $30
Priced as a one-time teacher purchase for a whole class, not a per-student book.
Detail 05
Alfred educational series
Follows the same graded classroom format as their other school titles, so lesson structure will feel familiar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book 1 only — continuing the series means buying the later books
- 02Budget one kit per teacher; consumable student copies add cost
- 03Check the grade level suits your class before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for one student or a whole class?
A whole class. It's built as a classroom kit for a teacher leading a group, not as a solo study book.
02Do students need to play an instrument?
No. The focus is composers, so it works with a class that has no instruments available.
03Can I use this for homeschooling?
Yes, particularly with a co-op or several children. A single child gets less from group-oriented material.
04Is Book 1 all I need?
It's the first book of a series. It stands on its own for a unit, but later books continue the sequence.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
