1. By: Shauna Joyner

2.  He was born on March 21, 1685.  He lived in Germany.  He died on July 28, 1750 at the age of 65.

3.  Bach lived in the Baroque Period, which was classified by how elaborate and intricate the art and music of that time was.

4.  Bach played several instruments including the: ◦ Organ ◦ Harpsichord ◦ Viola ◦ Violin ◦ Cello

5.  He was best known for his organ playing.

6.  He wrote music  And also did vocal and choral works.

7.  Bach was taught to play many instruments from his father and his uncles.  When his parents died, his brother also taught him, in addition to exposing him to Italian and French music.

8.  Because he was a religious man, Bach wrote many songs for Lutheran churches.

9.  Some of Bach’s most famous works include the following: ◦ Air on a G String ◦ Double Violin Concerto ◦ Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 ◦ B Minor Mass ◦ The Unaccompanied Cello Suites

10.  Bach was later admired by other famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin.