John Williams: The Maestro of Film Scores

John Williams, second only to Walt Disney in Academy Award nominations, is renowned for his iconic film scores. Born in 1932, he studied at Julliard and began his career in Hollywood, scoring for TV and films like Jaws. His collaboration with Spielberg and Lucas led to legendary scores for Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Known for both energetic and moving compositions, Williams' work on Schindler's List and Jurassic Park are highlights. Despite contemplating retirement, he continued with projects like Harry Potter and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, solidifying his legacy as a maestro in film music.

What prestigious school did John Williams attend for his music studies?

• Juilliard School of Music

• Curtis Institute of Music

• Berklee College of Music

• Royal Academy of Music

What genre of music did John Williams initially lead a band in?

• Classical

• Pop

• Jazz

• Rock

Which filmmaker first hired John Williams to score a major summer blockbuster?

• George Lucas

• Steven Spielberg

• Martin Scorsese

• Francis Ford Coppola

What was the first major film that John Williams scored for George Lucas?

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

• Star Wars

• Indiana Jones

Which of the following films did John Williams NOT score?

• The Godfather

• Indiana Jones

• Jaws

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Which film's score by John Williams helped bring back lush orchestral film scores?

• Jaws

• Star Wars

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Which film's score did John Williams create that was described as one of the most moving?

• Saving Private Ryan

• Schindler's List

• Jurassic Park

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Which film did Spielberg say needed a better composer, to which Williams replied that they were all dead?

• Schindler's List

• Jurassic Park

• Saving Private Ryan

• E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

In which year did John Williams consider retiring before being called back for more Star Wars films?

• 2010s

• 2000s

• 1990s

• 1980s

What nickname is John Williams known by in the film industry?

• The Conductor

• The Virtuoso

• The Maestro

• The Composer