Assignment 3

Visit and familiarize yourself with this biography of J. S. Bach. Pay attention to the geographical characteristics of the world in which he lived, and the Bach’s family history within that world:
http://www.jsbach.org/biography.html

Visit and familiarize yourself with this biography of New Orleans composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Observe how both Gottschalk was immerse in music and sounds originated in Africa and felt the need to go to Europe because, as the site says: “a classical training would be required to achieve his musical goals”:
http://www.louismoreaugottschalk.com/Biography/biography.html

Listen to some of his music:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000001SX7/wwwgelfertnet-20/104-2335255-0333522

Finally: discuss the differences in the lives of these composers based on their geographical and cultural surroundings.