John Williams is debuting a new arrangement of “The Star-Spangled Banner” featuring choirs, trumpets, an orchestra and cannons on the National Mall, as part of the “A Capitol Fourth” Independence Day celebration concert.
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Williams, Dudamel, Santaolalla to Gather at AMPAS’ Film Music Event
Press Release: The Academy Steps Behind the Score with Composers Gustavo Dudamel, Gustavo Santaolalla and John Williams LOS ANGELES, CA – Composers Gustavo Dudamel, Gustavo Santaolalla and John Williams will gather at the Academy for “Behind the Score: The Art…
John Williams Exhibit at Hollywood Museum
The Hollywood Museum Presents a Special Exhibit Spotlighting John Williams’ Film Score Legacy in Honor of ‘John Williams: Maestro of the Movies’ at the Hollywood Bowl Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2013 In honor of “John Williams: Maestro of the…
Report: John Williams Receives Ken Burns Lifetime Achievement Award
The maestro humbly accepted the honor, thanking the crowd for “the privilege of this night” and looking embarrassed by the standing ovation he received Thursday night at Old Sturbridge Village. “Next year, Disney is threatening to make a new ‘Star Wars,’…
Reminder: John Williams to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
John Williams will receive the annual “Ken Burns Lifetime Achievement Award” from documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and Old Sturbridge Village following a dinner in his honor Aug. 15. The event is sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan. Cost for the…
Williams on ‘A Capitol Fourth’ (Video)
On July 4, John Williams conducted the National Philharmonic Orchestra in a selection from his score to Lincoln as part of this this year’s A Capitol Fourth. A video of Williams’ performance is now available on YouTube. Discuss this topic in our…
John Williams Honored by Education Through Music-LA; Reveals Steven Spielberg Played Clarinet on ‘Jaws’ Theme
Los Angeles made a strong case for improvisation Sunday night at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles as it honored venerable composer John Williams and music educator Linda Mouradian. Composer Michael Giacchino, best known for scoring Pixar’s Up and…
John Williams to be Honored with Music Teacher
On Sunday, November 4, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (ETM-LA) will host its 7th Annual Benefit Gala. Supporters from the music, film, education and Los Angeles communities will gather to honor legendary Academy Award-winning composer John Williams and music teacher (Los Angeles Unified…
Williams Conducts ‘Olympic Fanfare’ on ‘A Capitol Fourth’
On July 4, John Williams conducted a performance of his “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” as part of “A Capitol Fourth”, an annual concert performed on the west lawn of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Independence Day. An audience recording of the…
Williams to Headline July 4 Celebration
WASHINGTON (AP) – Actor Matthew Broderick, country singer Josh Turner, composer John Williams and a dozen U.S. Olympic athletes will be among the headliners for this year’s July Fourth celebration on the National Mall.