Meredith Wilson, 1902 - 1984, was an American composer, bandleader, and flutist, who is most well known for Broadway musicals like The Music Man.

Composer Study

Purchase the entire composer study by clicking on the Picture below - access to biographical information, time and place history lesson, and a wide variety of student worksheets (braille, sequencing, handwriting, rhythm matching).

Activities for every day of the week relating the composer to a variety of subjects - science, literature, art, and history. Ideas given for elementary, middle and high school age students.

Wilson related food: Scotcharoos

Make and eat this Iowan dessert while listening to Wilson's music (or watching the Music Man). Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.

Wilson’s Music

Rock Island from the Music Man (a precursor to the rap style in Broadway shows!)

Wilson’s Books & CD’s

Recommended Read Aloud books related to Wilson or his time-period - biographies on the composer, related topics (science, art, literature, history) that occurred during Wilson’s lifetime.