J.S. BACH

A Legacy of Music, and a Spirit of Passion.

THE MAN “HYMN”SELF

EARLY LIFE

Born in Eisenach, Saxe-Eisenach, on May 21 1685,

Bach was part of a long line of musicians and

composers.

His father, recognizing his talent, gave him

individualized attention to teach hymn the

harpsichord and violin – popular instruments of the

time.

BEAUTY FROM TRAGEDY

When Bach was ten years old, both his mother and

his father died suddenly. Thus he was forced to move

in with his older brother, a phenomenal organist.

Bach then began his high caliber study of

composition, counterpoint, and instrumentation.

At the age of 14, Bach, along with his older school

friend George Erdmann, was awarded a choral

scholarship to study at the prestigious St. Michael's

School in Lüneburg.

SLOW RISE TO FAME

Following graduation, Bach struggled to pick up

speed in his career. He was turned down for many

roles as church organist, but eventually found work

composing for prominent families. His name grew,

his abilities flourished, and Bach’s name became

known.

DEATH OF A LEGEND

At 65 years old, J.S Bach, Pioneer of the Baroque

period and man of passion, died. As a result of a

complicated eye surgery, Bach caught pneumonia

and soon passed. • He is missed, but his music lives on……

LEGACY OF BEAUTY

Bach composed over seven hundred works still

performed widely today. These include concertos,

symphonies, solo instrument works, sonatas, and

many more types of musical innovation. His work in

musical counterpoint was groundbreaking and his

work on the topic is still used as a teaching tool

today.

THE BEST OF BACH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S25tlrvqP_8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR9bhei_o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcFHuUJE0mU

WORKS CITED

Notes, Intro To Music Study – Taught by Dr.

Kristen Todd.

http://www.baroquemusic.org/bqxjsbach.html

http://www.jsbach.org/ • Lite references, with particular notes on early life.