When orchestrating music for a large ensemble, scoring specific and detailed articulations is really important for getting the best sound out of the musicians.

• Accents - These are used frequently! It is easy to understand that accenting notes supports a heroic and dramatic film score very well. Examples include the notes of the leitmotif at bar 4 (0'07) and the pedal of C from bar 42 (1'36) to the end.

• Staccato - Staccato notes help the music to move briskly and swiftly enabling it to sound exciting. An example includes the trumpets during the fanfare and also the accompaniment to the leitmotif at bar 4 (0'07) which often includes notes that are staccato and accented.

• Slurs - Slurs are used a little in the score, most notably from bar 15 (0'33) in the brass to support the expressive nature of the ascending countermelody.

• Fortissimo dynamics at the beginning support the energy and thrill of the opening credits.

• Mezzo forte dynamics are used to contrast the B theme at bar 12 (0'26).

• Piano dynamics are used for the twinkling section as the audience are looking at the stars on screen (bar 36, 1'23). This supports the unnerving and eerie feeling of this section.

• A rousing crescendo is used to move the music from the mystery of bar 36 to the dramatic action of bar 42 (1'36).