Title
The Music of John Williams
Date
5-30-2013 1:30 PM
Location
Smith Hall (SH) 122
Department
Music
Session Chair
Diane Baxter
Session Title
Excellence in Music Scholarship: Graduate Research and Ethnomusicology
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Diane Baxter
Presentation Type
Presentation
Abstract
This presentation will explore the film music of John Williams from 1960 to the present. From his early score for Jaws to his recent score for Lincoln, Mr. Williams’ music is among the most recognizable in the genre. His films include the Indiana Jones movies, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, and the Harry Potter films.
Recommended Citation
Pokorny, Jocelyn, "The Music of John Williams" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 2.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/mus/2
The Music of John Williams
Smith Hall (SH) 122
This presentation will explore the film music of John Williams from 1960 to the present. From his early score for Jaws to his recent score for Lincoln, Mr. Williams’ music is among the most recognizable in the genre. His films include the Indiana Jones movies, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, and the Harry Potter films.