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Read Works: Classical Music: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the music of Johan Sebastian Bach. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will be able to correctly identify at least 5 facts about Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach. This site has many links to other topics about Bach.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Johann Christian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry for Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782) describes the life and works of this composer, the 11th son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 4th - 8th
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach, born on March 21, 1685. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Bach.
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Queen's University Belfast: A Bach Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A COMPLETE bibliography resource on Bach. Click on the type of resource you are looking for: periodicals, books, Q & A, and much more! This is a wonderful resource on this composer.
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Npr: Johann Sebastian Bach's "Brandenburg" Concertos

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides biographical information about Johann Sebastian Bach and his Brandenburg Concertos.
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Queen's University (Belfast): Bach Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A searchable database containing 21,000 reference records to the life and work of composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Provides a comprehensive roundup of publications about the composer/musican of interest to Bach scholars and...
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Lute Harpsichord: A Forgotten Instrument

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting website on the lute-harpsichord, which is called "one of Bach's favorite keyboard instruments." Provides an in-depth history of this "forgotten instrument" and the ordinary lute.
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Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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J.s. Bach Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site listing all of Bach's music viewable by BWV number, by category, by instrument, by key, by title, or by year. Includes brief reviews of many recordings. Excellent biography with portraits. Very complete information...
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J.s. Bach/texts of the Complete Vocal Works

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete listing of the vocal works with their librettos. Very comprhensive. Click on BWV texts to view words.
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Bach Central Station

For Students 9th - 10th
Many links available at this one site. Everything from analysis to education to biographies to audio files.
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Bach at a Young Age.

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about one of Bach's most famous and most loved choral pieces, the mass in B minor. The article explains why the B minor mass is considered such an an enigmatic work. With a downloadable version of the text of the mass in...
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Unverified Portrait of Bach, by Johann Ernst Rentsch, 1712

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach. It is an excellent biography and contains much information on his life and works.
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Statue of Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach. It is an excellent biography and contains much information on his life and works.
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Inkpot: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tribute to the great composer. Includes some biographical history, pictures of the places he performed, and commentary on his works.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
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The Piano Education Page

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Piano Education Page" includes a piano lessons and tips, an audition room, a competition calendar, and biographical information on several famous pianists. Have fun listening to piano tunes while learning about this instrument and...
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Quia

Quia: Composer Timeline

For Students 6th - 8th
Try to put this list of nine famous composers in order from the earliest to the most recent. If you need help, click on "Give me a hint," or check your answers at the end of the quiz.
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Auf Wiedersehen!

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach. It is an excellent biography and contains much information on his life and works.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Recorder

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Michigan provides general information on the "portable and accessible" woodwind instrument called the recorder. Includes several references for further research and links to information on duct flutes and transverse...

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