1. Composers By: Amanda Herman

2. Bach Life dates: 1675-1750 He became an organist at Arnstadt at the age 18. He want to Wiemer for nine years as a court musician for a duke. He was the third choice for Leipzig. Compositions Jesu, Joy of Manis Desiring St. Matthew Passion

3. Handel Life dates: 1685-1759 He learned to play the organ and clavichord; against father’s wishes. For seven years he didn’t play music. In England he produced operas and oratorios. Compositions Messiah The Cuckoo

4. Haydn Life dates: 1732-1809 Was called “Father of the symphony” He loved musical jokes. Was a nice guy- unlike many other composers. Compositions Farewell symphony Surprise symphony

5. Mozart Life dates: 1756-1791 Requiem was being written when he died. Child prodigy Was in love with Bach’s music. Compositions A little night music Minuet in F major

6. Joplin Life dates: 1868- 1917 His parents were slaves Played guitar, cornet, and piano. At 14 he left home to play music Compositions Maple Leaf Rag The Entertainer

7. Daily Art

8. Oriental Poppies Painted by: Georgia O’ Keefe The artist based it on zooming in like a picture. The inner contours are purple, not black.

9. The Son of Man Painted by: Rene Magritte Surrealism Self portrait the apple is the icon from the Beetles recording label

10. American Gothic Painted by: Grant Woods There are many parodies This was during the great depression Means traditional American

11. The Kiss Made by: Gustav Klimt These people are the artist and his wife He is Australian.

12. Number 11 Blue Poles Made by: Jackson Pollock The paint was dripped on Artist died young Used paints that would raise

13. fugue Several voices or instruments repeat a number of melodies with slight variations. Based on counterpoint. (a composing technique in which two or more melodies are combined.) Began in the 1600’s. Bach wrote them.

14. oratorio A dramatic vocal composition Usually based on a religious story They resemble operas Handel wrote them

15. Symphony There are four movements The first is fast-paced The second is very slow The third is in 2/3 time The fourth is super fast, with short notes Written by Haydn