Star Wars and the Music of John Williams
A long time ago on a piano far, far away… John Williams created some of the most memorable film music ever written. Explore the music from all nine Star Wars films and learn to recognize the themes for the different characters, become familiar with the instruments heard in the symphony orchestra, develop active listening skills, and examine how music contributes to the overall movie-watching experience.
Summer 2023 • July 17-20
10:00am – 12:00pm
This is Virtual Workshop taught over Zoom – overnight accommodations are not available.
Appropriate for ages 12 and older
Overview
- John Williams biography and his musical influences
- Examine the musical themes from all nine films
- Learn about the different instruments in the symphony orchestra
- Answer the question: How does film music work?
- Contests and discussions
- Participant presentations and opportunities to play your instrument
Workshop Cost: $99
For more information contact:
Dr. Paul Cortese – p.cortese@tcu.edu