# Composer of the Day > Daily classical composer biographies and music discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Half Note Labs.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-of-the-day/id336077559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Half Note Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118068113) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-11-03 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-of-the-day/id336077559/reviews.md ## What is Composer of the Day? * A Top Five Classical Music iPhone App! * WQXR, the most listened-to classical music station in the U.S., named Composer of the Day one of the Top Five Classical Music iPhone Apps! tinyurl.com/wqxr-top5 Read concise, one-sentence biographies of classical composers, one per day, on the composer’s birthday. Learn why Igor Stravinsky was important, what inspired Robert Schumann, what major works Aaron Copland composed, and much more. What does the composer of the day’s music sound like? Simply click on a link to iTunes to find out. These composer biographies were created by Prof. Daniel Kazez, with the assistance of music majors and alums at Wittenberg University, a small liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio. Learn more about Wittenberg: www.wittenberg.edu/music. Send your comments regarding Composer of the Day to dkazez@wittenberg.edu. “Ultimate Guide to Composer Study…love this!” — Homegrown Learners “Wish List of iPhone Apps That I’d Like For Droid” — The Piano Studio Recommended app. — Technology in Music Education Of four recommended classical music apps — “my fav of the 4” — Sonic Gypsy ## Key features - Daily composer biographies - Composer birthdays highlighted - Concise biographical information - Links to iTunes for music - Information on composer's works ## Recent user reviews (10 of 47) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composer-of-the-day/id336077559/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good for making my learning keep going *2026-05-16* Learning about new composers everyday helps me keep my brain active as I get older. ### 5/5 — Love the app! *2024-10-02* This is the best app! I have a shortcut set up to open the app right as I’m arriving to work and I make it part of my day to read the bio of the composer and then listen to at least one piece by that composer. I studied music in college but I have learned so much more “new” music that I wouldn’t have known about if it wasn’t for this app! ### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for! *2023-02-04* Being a piano teacher, I’m always looking for more resources and things I can implement into my teaching. I feel this app will not only broaden my composer knowledge, but my students knowledge as well. Plus, it’s cool knowing what composer was born today, and be able to read a little snippet about them. I love how each composer has an iTunes link so I can familiarize myself with their music and style, and also play a few pieces these composers are well known for to my students. I also wanted to add, I contacted Daniel with a suggestion I had, and he replied within a few hours. Great app and customer service! ### 5/5 — Wonderful for Discovering Classical Music *2022-02-13* I love the brief summary about the classical composer born on each day and the link to ITunes to sample the music. This app makes it easy for me to hear new composers and be exposed to new classical music everyday. Highly recommend this app for a fun and easy way to access the finest music! ### 5/5 — Introducing Composers new and old *2018-07-15, version 1.6.4* I’ve had this app for almost 8 yrs. now and still enjoy opening it two or three times a week to learn about composers, some new to me, and others are old friends. Especially useful is the link to the iTunes Store so that you can browse their recorded works. Because many composers have names with difficult spelling, it is so much easier to press a button, than to remember the exact spelling and to type it exactly right. ### 4/5 — Handy reference for this classical DJ *2015-11-25* Happy to find this app for my iPhone. Just one more tool to ad-lib from in my classical DJ work. Gave it 4 stars because it does not yet allow you to look ahead of “today”. However, the developer promised me he intends to add that feature soon. Recommended app for introducing kids and anyone to classical music in small doses.. planting a seed. Wish teachers would make a habit of referring to this nice app in their classrooms to foster an appreciation of this genre. ### 5/5 — Composer of the Day *2015-02-20* I love this app. It introduces the whole family to new music and is easy to use. Thank you so much for making it. Please keep up the great work.😘 ### 3/5 — Meh *2014-08-26, version 1.6.3* How could you not list Leonard Bernstein's bd August 25 and instead have Stefan Wolpe??? I don't trust you any more. ### 4/5 — Great *2014-02-06* Thanks for creating this! It might be nice to be able to share the composer of the day info via social media sites & such; right now you can only share via mail. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Valuable info and great service! *2014-02-05* I've always wanted a way to gain knowledge about composers across the world without having to take a college course. This app provides just that in a nice interface. Also, when I asked for a possible feature implementation, the creator of the app quickly replied with a thoughtful response. I'm very pleased. ## Frequently asked questions about Composer of the Day ### What does Composer of the Day do? Composer of the Day provides a concise, one-sentence biography of a classical composer each day, specifically on their birthday. It aims to educate users about the composer's life and significance in classical music. ### How can I listen to the composer's music? The app includes a link to iTunes for each featured composer. By clicking this link, you can easily find and listen to their music, allowing you to explore their compositions directly. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, based on the provided information, Composer of the Day is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### Who created the composer biographies? The composer biographies were created by Prof. Daniel Kazez, with assistance from music majors and alumni at Wittenberg University. This ensures a level of academic rigor and musical expertise. ### What kind of information is in the biographies? The biographies are concise and focus on key aspects of the composer's life and work. They explain why a composer was important, what inspired them, and their major compositions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.4 — 2017-03-03 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Many new composers, some newly edited bios, and new links to iTunes recordings. ### 1.6.3 — 2013-08-22 Updated many iTunes links. Edited many composer bios. Changed dozens of composers. Fixed a bug that affected landscape mode. ### 1.6.2 — 2013-02-26 NEW Now you can share the bio of the day, via email or Facebook. NEW A few new composers added. IMPROVED Bug fixes and bio editing. ### 1.6.1 — 2011-04-25 Fixed crash on iPad. ### 1.6 — 2011-04-11 Several new or updated composer biographies. ## Apps similar to Composer of the Day | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Classical Archives](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-archives/id646988353) | 3.6 (17) | Free | Music | | [Snobs Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snobs-music/id6447648195) | 4.7 (31) | Free | Music | | [The Great Pianists](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-great-pianists/id518951068) | 1.0 (1) | $2.99 | Music | | [Live Music Archive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-music-archive/id1453343128) | 4.9 (1,735) | Free | Music | | [Classical KING](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-king/id398174463) | 3.9 (56) | Free | Music | | [Composers Quiz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/composers-quiz/id1096489626) | — | $1.99 | Music | ## More apps by Half Note Labs - [InTune – Tuning Practice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-tuning-practice/id580791793) - [InTune Pro – Tuning Practice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intune-pro-tuning-practice/id1557548736) All apps by Half Note Labs: https://appshunter.io/developer/1118068113 ## Related topics [music history and composers](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/music-history-and-composers) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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