Folios

This page lists the contents of all 34 folios published for films scored by John Williams.

Also listed here are 9 collections of music from several films in a series: Star Wars (x5), Harry Potter (x3), and Indiana Jones (x1). These collections compile reprints from previous folios unless otherwise noted.

1970s-1980s

Star Wars

Deluxe Souvenir Folio of Music Selections, Photos and Stories

1977, 40 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0214VSA, No ISBN)

Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0122MSMX (available in two covers)
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 5744PSMX

Additional arrangements

Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0088CSMX
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0122MP1X [cover missing]
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 5744PP1X
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0122MP9X
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0122MP9XThe Star Wars Picture Music Book: Columbia Pictures Publications P0239SMX

1987, 41 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications PF0353, No ISBN)

Reissued in 1997 (Warner Bros. Publications 0010B, ISBN 978-1-5762-3936-0) 

Adapted and Arranged for Piano by Tony Esposito

See details on the Star Wars page

2017, 48 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00210445, ISBN 978-1-4950-8352-5)

Arranged by Phillip Keveren

See details on the Star Wars page

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Selections from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

1978, 17 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0234VSX, No ISBN)

Arranged by Michael Scott

Sheet Music (Original Soundtrack Version): Columbia Pictures Publications 2582TSMX

Additional arrangements

Sheet Music (Regular Piano Solo): Columbia Pictures Publications 2582TP1X

Two versions of the theme were issued as individual sheet music. Michael Scott's version initially printed in the folio (issued separately as the "Original Soundtrack Version") includes a section labeled "The Conversation" arranged on 3 staves. Dan Coates created a slightly different arrangement that notably replaced "The Conversation" by a shorter conclusion adapted for piano solo. Exceptionally, it is Coates' version (issued as "Regular Piano Solo") that has been published in John Williams anthologies. The "Original Soundtrack Version" has not been reprinted.

Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 2582TP9X

Superman

Soundtrack Selections & Photos

1979, 15 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications VF0678, No ISBN)

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS1100
Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS1101 (available in two covers)

Additional arrangements

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications PC0046

1986, 13 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications PF0354, No ISBN)

Reprinted in 1989 in "Deluxe Classic Film Scores for Piano" (Warner Bros. Publications PF0623, No ISBN)

Adapted and Arranged for Piano by Tony Esposito

The Empire Strikes Back

Deluxe Souvenir Folio of Music Selections and Photos

1980, 25 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0317VSX, No ISBN)

Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 4122ISMX
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 4951YSMX [cover missing]
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0112HSMX [cover missing]
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0184MSMX [cover missing]

Additional arrangements

Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 4009EP9X

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Deluxe Souvenir Folio of Music Selections, Photos and Stories

1981, 15 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0373VSX, ISBN 978-0-8989-8082-0)

Arranged by Michael Scott

Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0052RSMX
Sheet Music: Columbia Pictures Publications 0218MSMX

Additional arrangements

Selections

1982, 22 pages of music (Music Corporation of America U574, ISBN 978-0-7935-1721-3)

Reissued in 2002 (Warner Bros. Publications PFM0208, ISBN 978-0-7579-9404-3)

Arranged by Frank Metis

"E.T. is back on earth among us in the 20th anniversary edition of this blockbuster movie, once again delighting both young and old. Our souvenir edition folio is filled with the most memorable music from this American classic, and it features ten pages of photos taken directly from the movie's enhanced visual effects."

Sheet Music: Music Corporation of America US 2313Reissued: Hal Leonard HL00122313
Sheet Music: Music Corporation of America US 2314

Additional arrangements

The Star Wars Saga

Souvenir Folio of Music Selections and Photos

1983, 68 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0458VSX, ISBN 978-0-8989-8191-3)

Return of the Jedi

Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

1983, 39 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications VF1056, No ISBN)

"The "Star Wars" saga continues with the adventures of Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Jabba The Hutt, The Ewoks and all their friends (and enemies!). This folio includes all the music from John Williams' fabulous score, plus page after page of great photos in color."

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS1877
Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS1879
Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS1875

Additional arrangement

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS1890

Music from the Star Wars Saga

1983, 41 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications VF1092, No ISBN)

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Deluxe Souvenir Folio of Music Selections, Photos and Stories

1984, 15 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0574VSX, ISBN 978-0-8989-8288-X)

1990s

Home Alone

Selections

1990, 12 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications VF1695, ISBN 978-0-7692-0757-5)

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS5620
Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS5619

Additional arrangements

Hook

Music from the TriStar Feature Film

1992, 32 pages of music (Columbia Pictures Publications P0946SMX, No ISBN)

"Nine songs from this magnificent movie score by the incomparable John Williams. Includes color and black & white photos."

Original Sheet Music Edition: Columbia Pictures Publications 1617WSMX
Original Sheet Music Edition: Columbia Pictures Publications 7049WSMX

Additional arrangements

This song does not appear in the movie and it has not been printed in any folio, solo sheet or anthology except for these two compilations of Leslie Bricusse's songs. The 2007 publication includes an introduction by Bricusse describing his work with Williams on the film.

Home Alone 2

Lost in New York: Selections

1992, 39 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications VF1921, ISBN 978-0-7692-1473-3)

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications VS6084

Jurassic Park

Piano Solos

1993, 25 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00120905, ISBN 978-0-7935-2689-5 )

"Six terrific John Williams pieces from this movie blockbuster."

Sheet Music: Hal Leonard HL00120904

Schindler's List

Piano Solo

1994,  37 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00120924, ISBN 978-0-7935-3277-3 )

"8 beautiful piano solos from the Oscar-winning movie."

Sheet Music: Hal Leonard HL00120923

Additional arrangements

Music from the Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition

1997, 53 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications 00-5204A -> Hal Leonard HL00699980, ISBN 978-1-5762-3953-7)

"Intermediate to advanced piano selections from John Williams' epic scores, plus full-color photos from the films."

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications [catalog # unknown]
Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PV9764
Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PV9765
Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PV9763

Additional arrangement

Sheet Music: Warner Bros. Publications PC0119A

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Piano Solos

1997, 31 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00120115, ISBN 978-0-7935-8540-3)

"Souvenir folio of piano solo arrangements from the blockbuster movie featuring the music of John Williams."

Sheet Music: Hal Leonard HL00120114

Amistad

Piano/Vocal Selections

1998, 32 pages of music (Cherry Lane Music 02501801, ISBN 978-1-5756-0112-0)

"Selections from the acclaimed John Williams soundtrack to the groundbreaking Steven Spielberg film including the resplendent main theme, Dry Your Tears, Africa. Color photos from the film, as well as historical background and commentary from both Williams and Spielberg make this a truly commemorative book."

Sheet Music: Cherry Lane Music 02501800

Saving Private Ryan

Piano Solo

1998, 40 pages of music (Cherry Lane Music 02500072, ISBN 978-0-5756-0197-4)

Piano Transcriptions by John Nicholas

"This deluxe songbook features 9 piano solo selections from the Academy Award-winning Steven Spielberg film, including the moving Hymn to the Fallen. Also includes full-color photos from the film, historical information and background on the making of the film, plus commentary from Steven Spielberg and cast."

Sheet Music: Cherry Lane Music 02500030 

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999, 27 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications 0347B, ISBN 978-0-7692-8137-7)

"The folio to the Star Wars prequel contains a special eight-page color section filled with photos from the film as well as a full-color, pull-out poster."

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PV9947
Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PV9970

Additional arrangements

1999, 22 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications 0405B, ISBN 978-0-7692-8597-9 )

Adapted and Arranged by Tony Esposito

This suite for piano by Tony Esposito is in the style of the "Classic Film Scores" series of the late 1980s. It uses simplified arrangements of the pieces in the original folio but adds substantial transitional material.

2000s

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Selected Themes from the Motion Picture

2001, 38 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications 0639B, ISBN 978-0-7579-9130-1)

"This folio featuring the hit music by John Williams from the blockbuster film also includes color photos from the motion picture and more!"

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM01144

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Selections from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2002, 27 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications 0683B -> Hal Leonard HL00321942, ISBN 978-0-7579-9548-4)

"Includes eight pages of full-color photos from the movie and a pull-out souvenir poster!"

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM02043

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Selected Themes from the Motion Picture

2002, 49 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications PFM0224, ISBN 978-0-7579-1050-0)

"Featuring 16 pages of four-color movie photos and a pull-out souvenir poster, this movie selections folio is a tremendous value at $12.95!"

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM02104

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Selected Themes from the Motion Picture

2004, 27 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications PFM0417, ISBN 978-0-7579-2407-1)

"This spectacular souvenir folio comes loaded with full-color and black and white photos from the blockbuster Harry Potter film."

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM04049
Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM04050

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Piano Solos

2005, 32 pages of music (Warner Bros. Publications PFM0513 -> Hal Leonard HL00321555, ISBN 978-0-7579-4083-5)

"This incredible collector's folio features eight pages of spectacular color artwork from the movie."

Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM05036
Original Sheet Music Edition: Warner Bros. Publications PVM05037

Memoirs of a Geisha

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2006, 27 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00313331, ISBN 978-1-4234-1220-5)

"Six instrumental themes by John Williams from this Oscar-winning film, arranged for piano solo."

Star Wars: A Musical Journey

2007, 73 pages of music (Alfred Publishing 28303 -> Hal Leonard HL00322092, ISBN 978-0-7390-4846-7)

"For the first time, this piano sheet music collection encompasses the entire Star Wars saga! Set amid stunning imagery from the films, these piano arrangements bring the magic of the movies to life as they masterfully invoke the grand romanticism of John Williams's epic, award-winning scores. The most definitive and memorable pieces from each of the six Star Wars episodes are included."

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Selections

2008, 20 pages of music (Alfred Publishing 31379, ISBN 978-0-7390-5572-4)

"The adventurous hero Indiana Jones makes his long-awaited return to theaters in the summer of 2008! Filled with the intrigue and drama characteristic of all the classic Indiana Jones films, the fourth release in the series features compelling plot lines and riveting characters, all brought to life by an incredible soundtrack. Selections from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull features popular songs from the film, as composed by Academy Award winner John Williams. The book features all songs formatted for Piano Solos, plus 8 pages of artwork straight from the movie."

Original Sheet Music Edition: Alfred Publishing 31380 -> Hal Leonard HL00322158

Harry Potter: Magical Music from the First Five Years at Hogwarts

2009, 51 pages of music by John Williams (Alfred Publishing 32033, ISBN 978-0-7390-5802-2)

"For the first time ever, a piano sheet music collection that encompasses the first five Harry Potter motion pictures in a single deluxe volume! Intermediate to advanced pianists will love playing these arrangements, which faithfully render the magical music of John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Jarvis Cocker, and Nicholas Hooper."

Also includes music by Patrick Doyle and Nicholas Hooper

2010s-2020s

Harry Potter: Sheet Music from the Complete Film Series

2012, 52 pages of music by John Williams (Alfred Publishing 38970, ISBN 978-0-7390-8673-5)

"With the Harry Potter film series now complete, Alfred Music and Warner Bros. Entertainment are proud to present musical selections from the eight epic films together in one piano sheet music collectible volume. For the first time ever, 36 sheet music selections by John Williams, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, and Alexandre Desplat are collected along with eight pages of color stills from The Sorcerer's Stone to The Deathly Hallows, Part 2. By popular request, "Leaving Hogwarts" from The Sorcerer's Stone appears in print in this collection for the first time. It's a perfect gift for intermediate to advanced pianists of all ages who love the music of Harry Potter."

Also includes music by Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexandre Desplat

The Adventures of Tintin

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2012, 22 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00313632, ISBN 978-1-4584-2315-3)

"Here are piano solo arrangements of six songs from John Williams' Oscar-nominated score for this compelling animated film - directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Peter Jackson - based on the comic books created by Belgian artist Hergé."

Additional arrangement

War Horse

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2012, 52 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00313636, ISBN 978-1-4584-2359-7)

"Beautiful piano solo arrangements of nine pieces from John Williams' Oscar-nominated score for Steven Spielberg's moving war epic."

Lincoln

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2012, 14 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00115069, ISBN 978-1-4803-1290-6)

Arranged by John Williams

"Piano solo arrangements of the main themes from this powerful and moving 2012 release."

The Book Thief

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2014, 20 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00124861, ISBN 978-1-4803-7062-3)

Arranged by John Williams

"John Williams is a master at composing scores for a wide variety of blockbuster movies. In this songbook, Williams selected seven pieces from the soundtrack he penned for this World War II drama released in 2013, and arranged them for piano."

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2016, 59 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00154451, ISBN 978-1-4950-5331-3)

"Music from the soundtrack to the much-anticipated seventh installment of the Star Wars franchise by John Williams is presented in this songbook, complete with full-color artwork from the film!"

The BFG

Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2016, 27 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00192070, ISBN 978-1-4950-7173-7)

"Nine selections as composed and conducted for the 2016 Disney motion picture by John Williams in piano solo notation."

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2018, 39 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00263218, ISBN 978-1-5400-2102-1)

"Star Wars composer John Williams returned to compose the soundtrack to this latest installment of this blockbuster franchise, and he has approved the piano solo arrangements in this songbook."

The Post

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2018, 21 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00275445, ISBN 978-1-5400-2617-0)

"Steven Spielberg and John Williams have joined forces once again on a critically acclaimed movie with a memorable musical score. This collection features 7 piano solo selections from the soundtrack of this 2017 film."

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2018, 6 pages of music by John Williams (Hal Leonard HL00280822, ISBN 978-1-5400-3269-0)

"9 selections from the 2018 Star Wars prequel which features the backstory of Han Solo. Includes "The Adventures of Han," composed by John Williams, plus songs from the score by John Powell."

Also includes music by John Powell

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

2020, 40 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL00329240, ISBN 978-1-5400-8334-0)

Pre-publication ad: "The Rise of Skywalker marks the last Star Wars film for which John Williams will compose the score. This piano solo collection features Williams' arrangements, incorporating the major themes written for all 9 of the core films in the Star Wars franchise."

Publication ad: "The Rise of Skywalker marks the last Star Wars film for which John Williams will compose the score. This collection features 13 Williams-approved piano solo arrangements from the soundtrack."

The Fabelmans

Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

2023, 13 pages of music by John Williams (Hal Leonard HL01161032, ISBN 978-1-7051-8758-6)

"This folio features six pieces from John Williams' Oscar-nominated score for Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans arranged for piano solo. It also includes three classical piano pieces that are featured in the film."

Also includes music by Clementi, Kuhlau, and Bach

Star Wars: The Piano Anthology

Featuring Themes from All Nine Films

2023, 144 pages (Hal Leonard HL00465784, ISBN 978-1-7051-6558-4)

"The ultimate collection of the most iconic movie music of all time! Star Wars: The Piano Anthology is a hardcover collector's edition featuring 36 piano solo arrangements of John Williams' beloved themes from all nine films: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. All arrangements are composer-approved! The book also includes a foreword by film historian Mike Matessino and movie poster art. It is packaged in a protective slipcase."

The Harry Potter Piano Anthology

The best-loved themes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts soundtracks magically arranged for intermediate piano solo

2023, 208 pages (Faber Music, 978-0-5715-4296-3)

"Transport yourself to the magical world of Harry Potter with this stunning collector’s edition piano anthology. Featuring an exclusive, bespoke cover by MinaLima, the graphic design studio behind the Wizarding World, with special gold foiling and a treasure trove of magical illustrations. This ultimate collection of Harry Potter piano music makes the perfect gift for pianists and Potterheads alike! The Harry Potter Piano Anthology contains 56 of the biggest and best musical themes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, arranged for intermediate level piano. From the best-loved John Williams tunes Hedwig’s Theme and Harry’s Wondrous World to The Crimes of Grindelwald and Dumbledore’s Theme from the Fantastic Beasts films, this book has been created for pianists to enjoy and return to again and again."

Also includes music by Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper, Alexandre Desplat and James Newton Howard

Indiana Jones Piano Solo Collection

2024, 33 pages of music (Hal Leonard HL01243151, ISBN 978-1-70519-877-3)

"Get ready for adventurous travels on the keyboard with this great new collection of ten favorite themes from the Indiana Jones series of films. Each theme is transcribed for intermediate to advanced piano solo, and has been approved by John Williams!"