Johann Sebastian Bach Lesson Plans

Students explore the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. In this Johann Sebastian Bach lesson, students use the Internet to research important information about the life of Johann Sebastian Bach. Students write a fictitious letter from Bach describing his life. Students present their letter to the class through role-playing.

Students sketch a portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach. In this portrait lesson, students discover the elements of drawing a face. Students manipulate curved lines and shading to create an original piece of art.

Young scholars examine the qualities of Baroque style by viewing a video about Bach. They listen to music of the era and explore the characteristics of excessive ornamentation, contrast and tension. They complete the included worksheets.

Sixth graders, using excerpts from Handel's 'Water Music' and Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor', compare different pieces of music and explore opposites and contrast.

Students study classical music and learn about competitions as well as musical careers. In this music study lesson plan, students read about the Klein String Competition and the importance of competitions in shaping musical careers. Students listen to classical music pieces and analyze the pieces. Students review music terminology, research the history of the violin family, and write a short report about the topic.

Students, using excerpts from Bach's 'The Hunting Catata', examine the folk traditions of singing lullabies.

Students explore the Finale to 'Brandenburg Concerto No. 3' by Bach. They listen to the musical piece, draw a picture while listening, count the beats, and complete a worksheet.

Students discuss style and characteristics of musical time periods as well as the definition of "pop culture." They compare and contrast modern-day popular icons to music icons throughout history.  This lesson requires a video, which is not included.

Students recognize western music from a specific time period. In this music lesson, students become familiar with the works of composers of the time period they are studying and create a timeline of the composers works. Students can identify characteristics of that composers work.

Learners practice hymn singing and participate as singers in the choir and as accompanists in the bell choir.