Academy Street Elementary School



HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mr. Johann Sebastian Bach!*Directions: Scroll down to page 2 and follow along.Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 (Freiburger Barockorchester)YOUTUBE: TO STUDENTS:PART IClick on my movie and listen to my reflection. We are considering Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), a German composer who placed the Baroque Period on the musical map. PART IIJ.S. Bach was a pivotal master musician of all time. His name is synonymous with the Baroque Period. When he died, so too did the end of the Baroque Period. Faith, family and “it’s all about the music” (M. Jackson) are three ideas I would like you to ponder as you listen to most brilliantly by the Freiburger Barockorchester on period instruments.PART IIIBelow, I have three questions for you.Your assignment is to think about your answers and share the question and your answer with your family by the end of the day. One more thing, don’t forget to wish Mr. J.S. Bach a “Happy Birthday!”Question no. 1:Who was Johann Sebastian Bach?Question no. 2:Why is he considered a musical genius?Question no. 3:Did he have any obstacles he had to overcome in his life that may have contributed to his being an outstanding musical force as we know him today? ................
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