Name: _____________________
Bach Assignment
1. When was Bach born? _____________________________________
2. What did Bach die? _______________________________________
3. What was Bach’s father’s name? _____________________________
4. What was Bach’s father’s occupation?
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5. What played a huge role in Bach’s musical career? __________________
6. What age did Bach become an orphan? _____________________________
7. What was Bach’s first job? ______________________________________
8. Was Bach known for over rehearsing his musicians? __________________
9. Did Bach get along with the pastor at the Church of St. Blaise in
Muhlhausen? Why or why not?
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10. Who was Bach’s first wife? _______________________________________
11. Who was Bach’s second wife? _____________________________________
12. What Prince did Bach work for that imprisoned him when he tried to leave?
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13. Which piece did you enjoy more of Bach’s and why?
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