20th Century American Composer - John Williams (b. 1932)

• John Williams is known for writing music for many popular movies in the past 50 years

• Listen to the different examples of John William's music listed below

  • Questions to consider:

    • Is there a particular type of instrument that John William's uses often in his compositions?

    • Are there music techniques (ex: dynamics, tempo, texture) that are used consistently in John William's compositions?

Listening Examples Below