1. Johann Sebastian Bach 1685 - 1750

2. J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750) Born in modern Germany Family had numerous musicians in it (over 80!!!) Mother & father died within a few months of each other when he was 9 Went to live with an older brother Was church organist, concert master, in charge of music in 4 churches

3. J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750) Sons who were also composers (someone who writes music) – Wilhem Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, Johann Christoph Friedrich, Johann Christian

4. J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750) Famous works include – Brandenburg Concertos (6 of them), Well-Tempered Clavier, cantatas, Toccata & Fugue in D Minor (for organ) Bach was also an organ repairman. He wrote Toccata & Fugue to test the organ after had repaired it to see if all the notes were working.