Background
Ulich was born in 1677 in Wittenberg where his father, also called Johann Ulich (1634-1712) was organist and Kantor, director of music for Wittenberg"s churches, and teacher at the city school.
Ulich was born in 1677 in Wittenberg where his father, also called Johann Ulich (1634-1712) was organist and Kantor, director of music for Wittenberg"s churches, and teacher at the city school.
Ulich Junior studied with his father and then from 1695 at the University of Wittenberg.
He was employed at the court in Zerbst from 1708 but in 1722 the renowned Johann Friedrich Fasch was appointed Kapellmeister. Ulich was to work under the younger man until his retirement.