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'Play Along with the Masters' Series
Johann Sebastian Bach
By Sarah Lane
May 17, 2004, 12:55 PST




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Play Along With the Symphony!


Do you have a love for music? Do you play an instrument? Have you ever dreamed of playing in a symphony orchestra? Well, grab your favorite string, wind, or percussion instrument and play along!

First, you must select from either the symphonic video and CD collection we’ve provided below (See Part I), or check the following program schedules for a symphony performance on television:

Bravo T.V. Schedule

A&E T.V. Listing

TRIO Schedules

PBS T.V. Schedules

TLC Weekly T.V.

Ovation T.V.


Then, select sheet music from below (See Part II) to correspond with the video/T.V program you chose to watch or the CD you chose to listen to.

Finally, set up your stand and play along with the pros!


A bit about the artist . . .

This particular page is devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach. He was born in Eisenach (Thuringia) on March 21, 1685. He died in Leipzig on July 28, 1750. Bach’s family had produced musicians for many generations before he came along. As a 9-year old child, he lost both of his parents in one year. To learn more about the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach, visit the following websites . . .

J.S. Bach - Home Page
This extensive website has everything from portraits to literature to a complete list of Bach’s works. You’ll also find a bibliography, recommended recordings, and links to even more Bach information.
Source: Jan Hanford & Jan Koster

Classical Music Pages
Here you’ll find detailed information about Bach and orchestral music, instrumental music, and Cantatas. Check out the picture gallery, list of works, and complete bibliography as well.
Source: Matt Boynick



Part I - Watch or Listen to Johann Sebastian Bach
J.S. Bach. Mass in B minor / Enescu

This CD contains a very rare recording of George Enescu. The recording from 1951 offers the unique collaboration of the legendary Kathleen Ferrier, Peter Pears and Suzanne Danco.


Part II - Play Along With Sheet Music
Johann Sebastian Bach: Mass In B Minor Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), edited by Chrisoph Wolff, Johannes Muntschick. BWV 232. For SSATB solos, SSATB choir and piano accompaniment. Urtext. Format: vocal score. With choral notation, piano reduction and introductory text. Baroque. Text language Latin. 199 pages. 7.5x10.5 inches. Published by C.F. Peters. (PE.P08736)
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Bach for Beginners 1 Vol. Vincent - from Anna Magdalena Book By Johann Sebastian Bach. For Piano solo. Published by Boosey and Hawkes. (11-M051240036)
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Beethoven Duos Violin & Cello By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Marty Winkler. Instrumental-solo/ensemble. 36 pages. Published by Edwin F. Kalmus. (K04694)
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