| Timeline |
| 1681 |
Born 28 September, in Hamburg Germany |
| 1690 |
Begins composing at the age of nine |
| 1696 |
Sings soprano in the Hamburg opera (until his voice changes) |
| 1703 |
Introduces Handel to the musical circles of Hamburg |
| 1706 |
Acts as secretary to the English ambassador |
| 1713 |
Das neu-eröffnete Orchestre (presenting a progressive approach to musical instruction), published |
| 1715 |
Appointed musical director for the Cathedral in Hamburg |
| 1717 |
Book, Das Beschützte Orchestra, published |
| 1719 |
Increasing deafness forces him to resign |
| 1722 |
Publishes Critica musica, the first German music periodical |
| 1739 |
Der vollkommene Capellmeister (an encyclopaedia of knowledge for music directors), is published |
| 1764 |
Dies 17 April, Hamburg Germany |
