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John Williams

John Williams . Is the man. Biography. John Towner Williams. Born February 8, 1932 Premiered first original composition at 19 Attended UCLA, LA City College, and the Julliard School Worked as a staff arranger in Hollywood. 50’s 60’s & 70’s.

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John Williams

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  1. John Williams Is the man

  2. Biography

  3. John Towner Williams • Born February 8, 1932 • Premiered first original composition at 19 • Attended UCLA, LA City College, and the Julliard School • Worked as a staff arranger in Hollywood

  4. 50’s 60’s & 70’s • Became staff arranger at Columbia and 20th Century Fox • Married Barbara Ruick • Wrote music for T.V. shows • Met Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

  5. 1980’s • Wrote scores for several films • Married Samantha Winslow • Became 19th Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra • Two exceptions to Spielberg partnership

  6. 1990’s to present • Finished scoring the Star Wars saga • Nominated for 48 Oscars • Won: • 5 Academy Awards • 7 BAFTA Awards • 4 Golden Globes • 21 Grammys • Awarded 20 honorary degrees.

  7. Composition Histories

  8. The Imperial March • Also known as: • Imperial Death March • Darth Vader’s Theme • Premiered April 29, 1980 • Leitmotif associated with Darth Vader

  9. Superman: Main Theme • Debuted during film • Has been reused for most Superman films • Upheld William’s reputation for bold orchestral fanfare

  10. Raiders of the Lost Ark • Full concert version debuted during the final credits • Various themes heard throughout the film • Nominated for an Academy Award

  11. Jaws • Spielberg initially wasn’t a fan • Iconic two-note theme • Effectively captured the intensity of the film

  12. Listening Guide

  13. The Imperial March • http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/john-williams/album/john-williams-40-years-of-film-music/track/star-wars-episode-v--the-empire-strikes-back---the-imperial-

  14. Superman: Main Theme • http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/john-williams/album/john-williams-40-years-of-film-music/track/superman-main-theme

  15. Raiders of the Lost Ark • http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/john-williams/album/john-williams-40-years-of-film-music/track/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-raiders-of-the-lost-ark

  16. Jaws • http://www.rhapsody.com/artist/john-williams/album/john-williams-40-years-of-film-music/track/jaws

  17. Bibliography

  18. Bibliography • Burlingame, Jon. "John Williams." V Plusa 6 January 2009: A23. • "Master Class." Variety 30 November 2005: A2, A13. • Filmtracks.com. Jaws. 23 March 2003. <http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/jaws.html>. • Raiders of the Lost Ark. 27 September 1996. <http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/raiders.html>. • Superman. 5 November 1998. <http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/superman.html>.

  19. Bibliography • IMDb. Biography for John Williams. 2012. <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002354/bio>. • Sony BMG Music Entertainment. 2005. <http://web.archive.org/web/20071012155709/http://sonyclassical.com/artists/williams_composer/adbio.html>. • Sullivan, Jack. "Conversations With John Williams." Chronicle of Higher Education 12 January 2007: B12-B13. • "John Williams Close Encounters With a Modest Icon." Music in Concert July/August 2006: 30-31. • The John Williams Web Pages. 05 June 2006. <http://www.johnwilliams.org/reference/biography.html>.

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