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John Williams by Amber Rector

John Williams by Amber Rector. http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/John_Williams. Biography. Born February 8 th , 1932 in Queens, NY Father was a musician and composed film soundtracks Degree in composition from UCLA Joined the Air Force and played in the Band Attended Julliard School of Music

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John Williams by Amber Rector

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  1. John Williamsby Amber Rector http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/John_Williams

  2. Biography • Born February 8th, 1932 in Queens, NY • Father was a musician and composed film soundtracks • Degree in composition from UCLA • Joined the Air Force and played in the Band • Attended Julliard School of Music • Plays piano, trumpet, trombone, and clarinet

  3. Career • Composition Career began in 1960 • Produced scores for Gilligan’s Island and Lost in Space • 1970’s produced scores for movies Jaws and Star Wars • 1980 appointed Conductor of Boston Pop’s Orchestra • Composed Five Sacred Trees in 1995

  4. Awards • Academy Awards - Original Score • Fiddler on the Roof, 1971 • Jaws, 1975 • Star Wars, 1977 • ET, 1982 • Schindler’s List, 1993 • Emmy Awards – Outstanding Achievement in Musical Compositions • Heidi, 1968 • Jane Eyre, 1971

  5. Awards • Golden Globe Awards – Best Original Score • Jaws, 1975 • Star Wars, 1977 • E.T., 1982, • Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005 • Grammy Awards - Jaws, 1975 - Star Wars, 1977 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind, 1978 - Superman, 1979 - The Empire Strikes Back, 1980 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981 - E.T., 1982 - Olympic Fanfare and Theme, 1984 - Schindler’s List, 1994 - Saving Private Ryan, 1998 - Theme from Angela’s Ashes, 2000

  6. Steven Spielberg • Met over lunch in 1972 • Their first film together was the Sugarland Express • Williams has composed 25 of Spielberg's 26 major films • They only use live orchestra for their compositions, no electronic music

  7. Famous Movies • Fiddler on the Roof • Star Wars • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone • Schindler’s List • Jaws • Superman • Memoirs of a Geisha

  8. Orchestra • Conductor of the Boston Pop’s Orchestra • 3 tours of United States • 3 tours of Japan • Retired in 1993 • Guest Conductor for the: • Los Angles Philharmonic • San Francisco Symphony • London Symphony

  9. Hedwig's Theme • Composed for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone • Represents the Wizarding World • Can be heard in all of the Harry Potter movies • Was nominated for an Oscar http://www.imdb.com/media/rm270966272/tt0241527?ref_=tt_ov_i

  10. Hedwig's Theme Listening Guide • Introduction: Fantastical sound from chimes and bells creates the feeling of Magic • Duple Meter • Tempo is Adagio • Full Orchestra http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/hedwig-s-theme-harry-s-wondrous-world-easy-piano-sheet-music/4042209#

  11. Fluffy’s Harp • From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone • Puts the 3-headed dog, Fluffy to sleep • Released October 30, 2001 by Atlantic Records http://www.dadabank.com/portfolio_images/Film_HarryPotter_Fluffy.jpg

  12. Fluffy’s Harp Listening Guide • Opens with a Bassoon • Harp and Bassoon play Harmony • Minor Mode • Descending Melody • Sounds of a big droopy dog http://www.musicnotes.com/images/productimages/mtd/MN0040780.gif

  13. Imperial March • From the movie, Empire Strikes Back • Released April 20,1980 • Leitmotif of Darth Vader • Song plays anytime Vader enters the scene https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:70352

  14. Imperial March Listening Guide • Opens with Percussions • Disjunct Melody • Major Mode

  15. Five Sacred Trees • Written in 1995 • Bassoon Concerto • Performed by Boston Symphony and Judith LeClair • First Movement Eo Mugna, an Oak • Based on Poem written by Robert Graves http://d29ci68ykuu27r.cloudfront.net/product/190X400/2976348.jpg

  16. Five Sacred Trees Listening Guide • Minor Mode • Disjunct Melody • Bassoon enters the piece with a long sad note http://hollywoodpark-tx.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/loan-oak-tree.jpg

  17. Bibliography • http://www.johnwilliams.org/reference/biography.html • http://www.theguardian.com/film/2002/feb/04/artsfeatures • http://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-williams-mn0000232480/biography • http://www.mfiles.co.uk/composers/John-Williams.htm • http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/John_Williams • http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jan/08/entertainment/la-ca-john-williams-20120108/2 • http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher%27s_Stone_(soundtrack) • http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Hedwig%27s_Theme • http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Imperial_March • http://www.classicalarchives.com/work/700896.html#tvf=tracks&tv=about

  18. Bibliography http://www.johnwilliams.org/reference/grammyawards.html http://www.imdb.com/media/rm270966272/tt0241527?ref_=tt_ov_i http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/John_Williamshttp://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/hedwig-s-theme-harry-s-wondrous-world-easy-piano-sheet-music/4042209# http://www.dadabank.com/portfolio_images/Film_HarryPotter_Fluffy.jpg http://www.musicnotes.com/images/productimages/mtd/MN0040780.gif https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:70352 http://d29ci68ykuu27r.cloudfront.net/product/190X400/2976348.jpg http://hollywoodpark-tx.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/loan-oak-tree.jpg

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