1. 2012-2013

2. Born: August 05, 1397 Died: November 27, 1474 77 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 615 years old Franco-Flemish composer of the early Renaissance; most famous/influential composer in Europe in mid-15 th century How did he die? Illness (not specified) Focus Song: “Missa l’Homme Armé 1. Kyrie”

3. Born: September 01, 1653 Died: March 09, 1706 52 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 305 years old German Baroque composer, organist, and teacher How did he die? Not specified Focus Song: “Canon in D Major”

4. Born: October 09, 1835 Died: December 16, 1921 86 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 177 years old French late-Romantic composer, organist, conductor, and pianist How did he die? Pneumonia (infection in the lungs) Focus Song: “Danse Macabre”

5. Born: November 27, 1942 Died: September 18, 1970 27 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 70 years old American musician and singer/songwriter; considered greatest electric guitarist in music history How did he die? Drug Overdose Focus Song: “Sunshine of Your Love”

6. Born: December 03, 1883 Died: September 15, 1945 61 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 129 years old Austrian composer and conductor How did he die? Shot Focus Song: “ Passacaglia Op. 1 (1908)”

7. Born: January 17, 1712 Died: May 19, 1786 74 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 300 years old English composer, organist, and violinist; at 17 became the youngest person ever to obtain the Bachelor of Music degree from Oxford University How did he die? Not specified Focus Song: “Voluntary in D Minor, Op. 5, No.8”

8. Born: February 07, 1887 Died: February 12, 1983 96 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 125 years old American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music How did he die? Not Specified Focus Song: “ Charleston Rag ”

9. Born: March 05, 1887 Died: November 17, 1959 71 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 125 years old Brazilian composer; described as “the single most significant creative figure in 20 th – century Brazilian art music.” How did he die? Not Specified Focus Song: “ Turibio Santos ”

10. Born: April 10, 1930 French jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and occasional actor; has written for over 100 films Focus Song: “ California Suite ”

11. Born: May 11, 1888 Died: September 22, 1989 101 years old at his death If he was still alive today? 124 years old Russian-born American composer and lyricist; widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history How did he die? Died in his sleep of natural causes. Focus Song: “ Alexander’s Ragtime Band ”

12. Born: June 28, 1950 Grammy – nominated New Age pianist and composer; his goal is to have his music create an atmosphere of enlightenment Focus Song: “ Cristofori’s Dream ”