Grade 3, Unit 5, Lesson
4
Besides being a famous composer, Johann Sebastian Bach
was a pretty interesting fellow. Try this multiple-choice
question about Bach.
Which of these things are true about Bach?
A. Bach had twenty children.
B. Bach once spent a month in jail.
C. Bach composed over 1000 pieces.
D. All of the above
If you said “All of the above,” then you’re right! All
of these things are actually true. Bach is one of the
most famous composers of all time from Europe. He was
born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany and died in 1750. Bach
spent most of his life as the music director and organist
for churches. Back then, church music directors had to
compose new music for almost every service.
Bach wrote many different types of music, such as pieces
for organ, orchestras, choirs, and solo singers. Bach’s
beautiful music is still performed all over the world.
Today, students who want to learn how to compose must
study rules that Bach helped to create.
Want to find out why Bach spent a month in jail? Click here
to read all about it and to hear one of his most famous
compositions.
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