John Williams - Composer

Which piece of music was NOT composed by John Williams?

• Theme for "Jaws."

• Music for "ET"

• Fur Elise

• Music for the Harry Potter movies

Answer explanation

Fur Elise was composed by Beethoven and is one of his most popular compositions.

Which character in "Jaws" was represented by a simple, two note theme?

• The Sheriff

• The Biologist

• The Shark

• Quinn

Answer explanation

These two notes have become an iconic theme to imply danger and fear.

Mr. Williams composes music using...

• GarageBand (on an iPad

• Pencil and paper

• Finale (on a PC)

• NoteFlight (free composing software

Answer explanation

He does it the old-fashioned way...sitting by his grand piano and notating everything by hand.

When composing music for movies or tv shows, Mr. Williams must...

• Have conversations with the director to understand the intent of the film

• Watch the scenes and start jotting down thoughts and ideas

• Have a cup of coffee

• Play his ideas for the film director, get feedback and revise, if necessary

Answer explanation

Well, MAYBE a cup of coffee is required.....

What do you think John Williams meant by this when he said, "It's not hard work that creates success. It's sustained hard work that makes success."

John Williams, along with being a composer and conductor, also plays two instruments. They are...

• Piano and trombone

• Oboe and clarinet

• Harp and kazoo

• Violin and woodblock

How many notes are in the theme for "Close Encounters of the Third Kind?

• 2

• 10

• 5

• 12

Answer explanation

In this clip, you'll hear the scientists experimenting with different pitches in order to communicate with the aliens.