Name one composer we have studied and give 3 facts about him.
Johann Sebastian Bach.
1. Bach was born on March 31, 1685, in Eisenach, Germany. He came from a family of musicians and became a skilled organist and composer himself.
2. He composed a large body of work, including over 1,000 compositions, ranging from sacred choral music to orchestral suites, concertos, and keyboard works. Some of his most famous compositions include the "Brandenburg Concertos" and the "Mass in B minor."
3. Bach was highly regarded during his lifetime as an organist and a teacher, but his music was not widely appreciated until the 19th century when composers such as Mendelssohn and Brahms spearheaded a revival of his works. Today, he is considered one of the greatest composers of all time and his compositions continue to be influential and celebrated worldwide.