This month's composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, is considered to be one of the most influential composers of all time! Bach was born during the Baroque time period in Germany and studied violin, harpsichord, and organ. He married twice and had 20 children in all, but sadly only 9 lived past childhood. At one point in his career, Bach attempted to quit his job working for a duke and was thrown in jail for a month! He used that time to compose music. Near the end of his life he started going blind and died from a botched eye surgery. In total, Bach composed over 1200 pieces in many genres.
Minuet in G Major
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Cello Suite No. 1
