Bach Trivia Game!!!!!

3.How old was Bach when his parents died? Round One 1. What year was Bach born? 2. Where was Bach born? 3.How old was Bach when his parents died?

What was the name of Bach’s first wife? 5. How old was Prince Leopold when Bach started working for him ? 6.What supposed disease did Bach suffer from?

Round Two 1. Where did Bach get his first real job? 2. In the summer of 1701 where did Bach walk to hear and the organist? And how far did he walk? 3.How many cantatas was Bach required to write per month when he was living in Weimar?

4. How many instruments did Prince Leopold play 4. How many instruments did Prince Leopold play? And what were the instruments? 5. Where was Bach when his first wife died? 6.What second language did Bach study in his early years?

Round Three While in Muhlhausen, Bach wrote what famous work? What piece did Bach dedicate to secure a new position? Who was a major influence on Bach’s vocal works?

4. What organist was Bach heavily influenced by while in Lueneburg? 5. Why was Bach’s estate so easily divided? 6.The famous music library at St. Michael’s Church contained _________________ titles written by_____________ composers?

Bonus Question How many children did Bach have in total and how many survived infancy?