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)

Comments

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

    loved it!

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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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