JOHN WILLIAMS BLOCKBUSTERS - Parts & Score

Grade 2.0 Young Band
 
Featuring the music of E.T., Harry Potter and Star Wars.
 
PROGRAM NOTES
 
The mission of the composer of a musical score for a motion picture is to provide appropriate background music for the drama being portrayed on the screen.The music can soothe, excite, stimulate, calm, pacify, and elate the theater-goer, adding to the value of the production.
Among the very best composers to score for films is John Williams. His list of credits is impressive and includes major productions from the past 25 years, starting with the all-time hit, Star Wars. His scores are full of wonderful melodies, descriptive themes, and expressive music. He is the expert, whether it is for the extra-terrestrial, the witches and wizards, or battles in the galaxies.
 
NOTES TO THE CONDUCTOR
The tempo markings given in the score are only approximate and may be adjusted to the ability of the ensemble.There are solo passages for French horn, flute, trumpet, and solo saxophone, but these may be performed with soli performers on each passage if desired.
 
Volume levels are given in abundance throughout, but you should balance the band from the podium.The printed parts will give a starting point.