About John Williams Part 1

Where was John Williams born?

• California

• Ohio

• Texas

• New York

His father and brothers played which of the following instruments?

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Percussion

• Trombone

What was his college major?

• Music History

• Music Composition

• Music Education

• Music Therapy

What did John Williams do as part of his assignment in the US Air Force? (choose 2)

• Arranged Music

• Fighter Pilot

• Airplane Mechanic

• Conducted Music

During college, what did Williams do to earn extra income?

• worked at restaurants

• jazz pianist at local clubs

• taxi driver

• delivered newspapers

Williams is best known for his work with what 2 famous movie producers?

• George Lucas and Steven Spielberg

• J.J. Abrams and Judd Apatow

• Mel Brooks and Jerry Bruckheimer

• Tim Burton and Cecil B. DeMille

Which 4 of these films did John Williams compose the music?

• Star Wars

• Shrek

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

• Jaws

• Jurassic Park

Do you think the addition of music to a movie improves the audience's experience? Why or why not?

Mr. Williams wrote music for which sporting event?

• Super Bowl

• World Series

• Olympic Games

• Stanley Cup

From 1980-1993, John Williams was the conductor of what musical ensemble?

• Boston Pops

• New York Philharmonic

• Chicago Symphony Orchestra

• Los Angeles Philharmonic