2. Born March 21, 1685
- He was part of a seven-generation family of
talented composers and instrumentalists.
-He first began to learn music from his father
until he was orphaned at age 8.
-When orphaned he began living with his
older brother an organist at St. Michael’s
Church.
3. -He married twice
-He had 20 children of which only 9
survived him.
-He was extremely devoted Christian.
This is the inspiration and subject matter
of a large portion of his works.
4. • "At a reverent performance of
music, God is always at hand with
his gracious presence.“
• “The aim and final end of all music
should be none other than the glory
of God and the refreshment of the
soul. If heed is not paid to this, it is
not true music but a diabolical
bawling and twanging.”
5. Random Facts
- Bach once defended his integrity with a duel
when accused of slander
- Bach was jailed for being disrespectful to the
Duke of Weimar by secretly seeking out other
employment.
6. • An inspiration to many. He was known in his lifetime
for being a talented musician and teacher. He did not
receive his notariety for his composition as it is
known today until after his death.
7. • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/
47843/Johann-Sebastian-Bach. Encyclopædia
Britannica, Inc. website. 14 NOV 12
• http://www.christianitytoday.com/ch/131chri
stians/musiciansartistsandwriters/bach.html.
Christanity Today, 2012. website. 14NOV12
• http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/ba
ch.html. PBS. website. 14NOV12
• http://www.sfcv.org/learn/composer-
gallery/bach-johann-sebastian. San Francisco
Classical Voice, 2012. website. 14NOV12
