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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Maureen O'Donnell

Pandemic-delayed memorial planned for Jan Bach, prolific composer who taught at NIU

Jan Bach’s father hoped he’d take over the family lumber business. Instead, he took to the piano and music after his mother encouraged him to learn to play. 

“She wanted him to be popular, and, of course, she wanted him to get invited to parties,” said his daughter Dawn.

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