John Williams


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Without a doubt John Williams is one of America's best known composers. He was born in 1932 to a musical family- his father was a percussionist (instruments that you strike or hit like drums).  He studied music in college and played in the US Air Force band. He started writing music for movies in the nineteen fifties. When he was 29 years old he won his first academy award ( one of many) for the movie "Fiddler on the Roof". He then wrote the music for "Jaws" winning another academy award. His most well known work is the music for "Star Wars" - this is music that is known around the world! He also wrote the music for the Harry Potter movies!
Here are some examples:

Schindler's List


Cello Concerto (1997)

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  1. Mrs. EdmisonAugust 28, 2017 at 1:17 PM

    I loved learning about John Williams. Thank you Mr. Montague From Lorelei

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduSeptember 4, 2017 at 5:06 AM

      Awesome!

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    2. Mrs. EdmisonSeptember 15, 2017 at 3:59 PM

      Mr. Montague I forgot to tell you that I love the music from Star Wars so much. From Lorelei

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  2. UnknownAugust 28, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    I love the music of John Williams ❤️❤️❤️❤️. From: Olivia Mosley

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  3. Ari GAugust 16, 2018 at 6:35 PM

    I love the music from jurassic park but I don't like the fiddler on the roof. From Ari!

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    1. AnonymousMarch 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM

      I liked how he made a hairy poster song. Avery Benoit.

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  4. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 29, 2018 at 11:36 AM

    loved it!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2024 at 6:46 PM

      I loved the Jurassic Park theme song and I really loved this app. Avery B (Mrs. Todd)

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  5. MikeAugust 28, 2019 at 5:43 PM

    I love john williams.

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  6. Kara FoldsAugust 29, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    I really like this- Kara Folds

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  7. UnknownSeptember 3, 2019 at 4:15 AM

    He has made some cool music for great movies. -Riley F.

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  8. jason.montague@woodward.eduSeptember 3, 2019 at 10:34 AM

    Good to see all of the comments!

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  9. HMKSeptember 26, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    I love star wars music it is really good. I think he is a great composer. - Indira

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  10. Kenley-Rose RossAugust 12, 2022 at 3:38 PM

    I loved it because it was pretty. K.Ross

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  11. Kenley-Rose RossAugust 12, 2022 at 3:40 PM

    I loved it because it was pretty.

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  12. zpsamp27August 15, 2022 at 2:23 PM

    I did not know he wrote the music to Star Wars and Jaws. I really enjoyed listening t it! Zachary

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  13. Nairn FamilyAugust 15, 2022 at 4:31 PM

    the music was super good. Mia Nairn.

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  14. Isaiah CAugust 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM

    I really liked Indiana Jones!

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  15. Mary Charles HodgesAugust 16, 2022 at 5:18 PM

    hi i loooooooooove the violin theme. Also, my mom and john williams have the same birthday!-mary charles

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  16. Mary Charles HodgesAugust 16, 2022 at 5:24 PM

    hello i like john williams

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  17. Mackenzie SimpsonAugust 17, 2022 at 3:54 AM

    I like John Williams because he is a very inspiring person. I like the scary music.

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  18. Mackenzie SimpsonAugust 17, 2022 at 3:56 AM

    I like John Williams because he is an inspiring person. I like the scary music.

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  19. Audrey PetittoAugust 17, 2022 at 12:55 PM

    I LOVE THESE MOVIES AND SONGS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. I LOVE MUSIC!

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  20. Audrey PetittoAugust 17, 2022 at 12:57 PM

    I LOVE THESE SONGS AND MOVIES. I LEARNED A LOT. I LOVE MUSIC!

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  21. Graeme WhighamAugust 17, 2022 at 5:51 PM

    I really like his music from Jurassic Park and Star Wars!

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  22. Graeme WhighamAugust 17, 2022 at 5:52 PM

    I really like his music from Jurassic Park and Star Wars!

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  23. Mila SimpsonAugust 18, 2022 at 4:18 AM

    I love this music

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  24. Asher_NAugust 18, 2022 at 2:03 PM

    I love his music from Harry Potter.

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  25. Virginia TrammellAugust 18, 2022 at 4:43 PM

    i really enjoyed indiana jones

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  26. Matthew HarringtonAugust 18, 2022 at 5:48 PM

    The music is amazing and it makes me calm down.

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  27. Matthew HarringtonAugust 18, 2022 at 5:50 PM

    I also like the person who played the violin.

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  28. SabenaAugust 20, 2022 at 3:55 PM

    I love ❤️ the composer of the week 💟❤️‍🩹😬

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  29. SabenaAugust 20, 2022 at 8:33 PM

    I love ❤️ the composer this week.

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  30. DeannaAugust 21, 2022 at 7:12 AM

    I like the Star Wars and Indiana Jones songs!!!

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  31. DeannaAugust 21, 2022 at 7:13 AM

    I love the Star Wars and Indiana Jones songs!!!

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  32. KathrynAugust 22, 2022 at 12:07 PM

    It's possible I played a few John Williams pieces and marched a John Williams show my Junior Year of WA!

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  33. Marcus WebbSeptember 5, 2022 at 4:13 PM

    I hear a lot of trumpets, violins, and cellos.

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  34. AnonymousAugust 14, 2023 at 2:33 PM

    Harlem Smith (2- Boone) : I love that the violinist is a woman

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  35. AnonymousAugust 14, 2023 at 2:59 PM

    I Love learning about john William London pearson

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  36. Brendan GaoAugust 14, 2023 at 3:11 PM

    I like the Harry Potter song.

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  37. AnonymousAugust 14, 2023 at 3:26 PM

    I loved the music from Star Wars. Jeffrey Urioste

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  38. AnonymousAugust 14, 2023 at 3:56 PM

    I liked the music, Mr. Montague. Jillian B

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  39. AnonymousAugust 15, 2023 at 4:02 AM

    Hello Mr M this is Khaliya and I think the music video was so coming and beautiful!

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  40. AnonymousAugust 15, 2023 at 2:52 PM

    Hello Mr.m this is Shhauriachandra I like that song very good

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  41. KhaliyaAugust 15, 2023 at 4:28 PM

    Hello Mr M the music video was so beautiful and so calming

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  42. AnonymousAugust 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Mr.M the music video was so beautiful and so calming

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 21, 2023 at 5:39 AM

      Be sure to leave your first name, so I'll know who this is.

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  43. AnonymousAugust 15, 2023 at 6:27 PM

    John Williams music makes me want to watch E.T. -Brienne S.

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  44. Brienne SpearmanAugust 15, 2023 at 6:29 PM

    John Williams music makes me want to watch E.T. -Brienne

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  45. Myles WeissAugust 16, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    I like John Williams music and the picture of him and c-3po. I like the Indiana Jones and Star Wars music. The music makes me feel good.

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  46. AnonymousAugust 16, 2023 at 2:44 PM

    Hello, Mr M. I didn't like it, I LOVED IT! I liked the violin parts the most. Brooke-Lynn Taylor

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  47. Emilia (Pettito 2)August 16, 2023 at 3:15 PM

    Wow im so impressed by John Williams ive seen lots of these movies and i love the music i love learning about music it’s one of my favorite hobby’s 😧🥹😍

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  48. AnonymousAugust 16, 2023 at 4:55 PM

    Dear Mr. John, I Love all your music and Star Wars. Love, Ivy Grier

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  49. AnonymousAugust 16, 2023 at 5:03 PM

    Dear John Williams,I LOVE your music and Star Wars! Love, Ivy Grier

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 21, 2023 at 5:41 AM

      Keep listening. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the music.

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  50. WhoknowsAugust 17, 2023 at 1:48 PM

    Waylon Dean I love the music!

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  51. Austin IsaacAugust 18, 2023 at 2:02 PM

    Hey Mr M. It’s Austin and I just wanted to say thank you for letting us learn about John Williams and I LOVE THE MUSIC! Bye! Love, Austin Isaac

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  52. AnonymousAugust 18, 2023 at 3:18 PM

    Hi it is Joshua. I like the Star Wars music!

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  53. AnonymousAugust 18, 2023 at 3:26 PM

    Mr. M. It is Joshua. I like the Star Wars music the best.

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  54. AnonymousAugust 18, 2023 at 3:31 PM

    Hi Mr. M. It is Joshua. I like the Star Wars music the best.

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  55. JoshuaAugust 18, 2023 at 3:33 PM

    Hi Mr. M. It is Joshua. I like the Star Wars music the best.

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  56. Renan PottleAugust 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM

    i love indiana jones cool jam renan pottle

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  57. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 9:05 AM

    Hello Mr.M, I like the Harry Potter . Sophia

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  58. Anna 🦋August 19, 2023 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Mr.M I really like the music I’m
    Excited to see who’s next-Anna powell

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  59. Anna🦋August 19, 2023 at 12:49 PM

    I liked the music so much I listen to all the
    Songs 🎶🎵🎤🎻

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  60. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 3:54 PM

    I love the music that John William made! love Logan.

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  61. AnonymousAugust 21, 2023 at 4:18 AM

    Hannah C says I really like the Star Wars music

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  62. Avika ponnambalamAugust 21, 2023 at 4:38 PM

    Like the music especially Harry Potter! ⚡️🦉🦉🎶🎵🎤 Star Wars was out of this world! 🤩⭐️✨🌟

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  63. WhoknowsAugust 24, 2023 at 6:37 AM

    waylon nice music

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  64. AnonymousAugust 29, 2023 at 1:56 PM

    This music was very good. The violin very soothing and made me want to rest and listen to more. James A. Harris.

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  65. Reid HyltonSeptember 4, 2023 at 2:06 PM

    The music made me calm. It made me want to watch the Harry Potter movie.

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  66. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2023 at 3:05 PM

    Olivia Grier

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  67. Olivia GrierSeptember 13, 2023 at 1:33 PM

    I love it

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  68. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2023 at 5:09 PM

    i like schindler"s from Amare

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  69. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2023 at 5:52 PM

    This is Ali i love it

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2023 at 5:15 PM

    I love the music! -Pace

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  71. PaceNovember 12, 2023 at 3:04 PM

    I love the Star Wars music!

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  72. Anna helenApril 24, 2024 at 4:40 AM

    It is all great music!!!

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  73. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM

    I love John Williams! This is Mr. Montague

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  74. AnonymousAugust 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM

    I love John Williams. This is Aiden

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  75. Zoe RoegiersAugust 20, 2024 at 1:26 PM

    I love his music it is the best!

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  76. AnonymousAugust 20, 2024 at 8:05 PM

    "I really like your music. I love his Harry Potter songs." Alexis Ramsey

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  77. Jyoti RamseyAugust 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM

    "I really like your music. I love his Harry Potter songs." Alexis

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  78. AnonymousAugust 21, 2024 at 4:13 AM

    I loved the music- Kai

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  79. Kaden Woods-HarrisAugust 21, 2024 at 5:17 AM

    I don’t like it I love it! Kaden Woods Harris

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM

      That's great. So much more great music is coming this year!

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  80. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 22, 2024 at 10:53 AM

    This is Mr Montague!

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    1. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 3:12 PM

      Your music is funny thank you for that

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  81. Tatum HesterAugust 22, 2024 at 1:42 PM

    Big fan of the Harry Potter music. ⚡️

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  82. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Mr m you're a nice music teacher from Maya

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  83. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Mr m you're a nice music teacher

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  84. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 3:05 PM

    This is Aiden your music is funny

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  85. AidenAugust 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM

    Mr m your music is funny thank you for that

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  86. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 3:46 PM

    This is cool! I already liked the music from Harry Potter and Star Wars before I even learned about John Williams. — Teddy (Jarrell/Lucas 2)

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  87. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 3:59 PM

    This is cool! I liked the music from Harry Potter and Star Wars before I even knew about John Williams. - Teddy (Jarrell/Lucas 2)

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  88. Sydney Strong and Alanna Morris (mom)August 22, 2024 at 5:20 PM

    We love to listen to the Imperial March in the car on the way to Woodward!

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 25, 2024 at 12:41 PM

      What a great way to share music! You'll have many choices this year.

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  89. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 5:59 PM

    This is Sydney Strong. I love listening to the Imperial March with my mom

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  90. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Thank you Mr Montague for the lesson the music sounded really fun and good 😁

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  91. AnonymousAugust 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Brooklyn

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  92. AnonymousAugust 23, 2024 at 12:39 PM

    I really liked the Harry Potter music because it was really calm for stress people

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  93. Uma erzingerAugust 23, 2024 at 1:48 PM

    The songs were great

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  94. Uma erzingerAugust 23, 2024 at 1:49 PM

    “The songs were great”

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  95. Uma erzingerAugust 23, 2024 at 1:50 PM

    The songs were great

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  96. AnonymousAugust 24, 2024 at 5:04 AM

    I like knowing that he created Harry Potter music! Asher B.

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  97. AnonymousAugust 24, 2024 at 7:07 AM

    It is awesome great music!

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  98. Kaden OverstreetAugust 24, 2024 at 11:36 AM

    I like the Jurassic World music. From Kaden Overstreet

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  99. Kaden OverstreetAugust 24, 2024 at 11:40 AM

    I like the Jurassic Park music. From Kaden Overstreet

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  100. AnonymousAugust 24, 2024 at 4:08 PM

    Hello Mr. Montague! This is Micah Isom! I love love love music! My whole entire family enjoys Star Wars! My auntie adores Harry Potter. I enjoyed learning about John Williams. Thank you for sharing:-)

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  101. Tyler KelleyAugust 25, 2024 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Mr. Montague,
    I really like the Indiana Jones song.
    Tyler Kelley

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  102. Tyler KelleyAugust 25, 2024 at 12:18 PM

    Mr. Montague,
    I really like the Indiana Jones song.
    Tyler Kelley

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  103. Tyler KelleyAugust 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM

    I really like all of the songs but Indiana Jones is my favorite.

    Tyler Kelley

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  104. AnonymousAugust 25, 2024 at 3:52 PM

    His music is really good. The one I liked the best was the imperial march. - Stevie M.

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  105. AnonymousAugust 25, 2024 at 5:14 PM

    Hi, this is Harper Ray. I really like Jurassic Park.

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  106. AnonymousAugust 25, 2024 at 6:04 PM

    Great music! From Holly Ashmon

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  107. Nathan Woods-HarrisAugust 26, 2024 at 4:34 AM

    He is really cool and musical.

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  108. Nathan Woods-HarrisAugust 26, 2024 at 4:35 AM

    He is really cool and musical.

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  109. AnonymousAugust 26, 2024 at 4:41 AM

    Wow I didn’t know someone wrote music for Jaws. My parents won’t let me watch tot yet! Sage Roegiers

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  110. Lyra WilsonAugust 27, 2024 at 4:41 AM

    I liked to learn about Mr. John Williams! This summer, I went to Martha's Vineyard and discovered "Jaws" movie was made there. He composed the music for the movie!

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  111. AnonymousAugust 27, 2024 at 6:03 AM

    I loved learning about Mr. John Williams!!! This summer, I went to Martha's Vineyard with my family and learned that "Jaws" was made there! Mr. Williams did the music for that movie! It is very cool!!!! -Lyra Wilson

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  112. AnonymousAugust 27, 2024 at 5:04 PM

    I enjoy the music from Star Wars. He did an awesome job!
    Channing, 2nd

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 28, 2024 at 7:26 PM

      I am very happy you enjoyed the music! Check in each 'Day 1' for a new composer.

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  113. AnonymousAugust 27, 2024 at 5:27 PM

    "I didn't know that John Williams made so many songs from the movies that I know! My favorite song is the Harry Potter theme. My brother's favorite song is Star Wars." - Charlotte (Charlie) Pearson, 2nd Grade

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  114. AnonymousAugust 28, 2024 at 2:55 PM

    Love his music. From, Francie

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  115. AnonymousAugust 28, 2024 at 2:59 PM

    When he was 29 he got his First Academy award Wow. That’s impressive. I love how talented he is In his music, Hope you’re doing well and love his music.





    From, francie




    From F

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  116. AnonymousAugust 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM

    This is Francie Fellingham- I love his music! Harry Potter is my favorite!!

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  117. AnonymousAugust 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM

    Jaxen Jenkins

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  118. AnonymousAugust 28, 2024 at 5:43 PM

    Harper Miller - I like that he won two awards.

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  119. Harper MillerAugust 28, 2024 at 5:52 PM

    I like that he won two awards. Thats really cool

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  120. AnonymousAugust 29, 2024 at 6:18 AM

    Sanaa Brooks here! I LOVED the scary halloween one with Yo-Yo ma

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    1. jason.montague@woodward.eduAugust 29, 2024 at 6:22 AM

      I never thought about it like that. Great comment!

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2024 at 4:13 PM

      Moses Willis - I liked the Harry Potter song

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    3. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2024 at 4:17 PM

      Moses Willis - I really liked the Harry Potter song!

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    4. jason.montague@woodward.eduSeptember 2, 2024 at 6:28 PM

      Glad you enjoyed it, we will listen to great music all year long.

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  121. AnonymousAugust 30, 2024 at 4:20 AM

    I love them! I liked how the conductor used little light sabers. My favorite song was the Jurassic Park theme song. -Claire Weissglass

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  122. AnonymousAugust 30, 2024 at 4:23 AM

    I listened to more and now my favorite is Indiana Jones. -Claire Weissglass

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  123. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM

    The Imperial March song sounds like a battle. The Harry Potter song sounds like someone is lost and playing with butterflies. Madison T.

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  124. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2024 at 4:55 PM

    I love the Harry Potter music Amia

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  125. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2024 at 3:14 PM

    It is Aiden and your misic so good

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  126. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2024 at 6:50 PM

    Me and my brother could probably like try to play that song because I play the piano and he plays violin, but I love the Harry Potter song. It’s like it’s sad but it gets like like aaaa so yeah, holly

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  127. Nairn FamilyOctober 3, 2024 at 6:04 PM

    i liked the lightsaber one over all

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  128. Nairn FamilyOctober 3, 2024 at 6:17 PM

    i liked the hary potr ones James Ms tod

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