2. John Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and guitarist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, Superman, the Indiana Jones films, E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Hook, Jurassic Park, Home Alone and the first three Harry Potter films.

3. Other notable works by Williams include theme music for four Olympic Games, NBC Sunday Night Football, the NBC Nightly News, the rededication of the Statue of Liberty, and the television series Lost In Space. Williams has also composed numerous classical pieces, and he served as the principal conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra from 1980 to 1993. John Williams has won five Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and 20 Grammy Awards among others.

4. Compare and contrast the music from the “ Star Wars ” suite by John Williams with the music of “ The Planets ” by Gustav Holst.

5. Star Wars Main Theme www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2wcqRWbdHs Shows photos from the movies www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0uplUvP_Qg Video of John Williams conducting

6. Star Wars Princess Leia’s Theme www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KBygZLzsbs www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMfL2MYIa8 Shows John Williams conducting orchestra

7. Star Wars Imperial March www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMsH5F6Snvk Shows photos from movies www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMlXbHFTvhI Shows John Williams conducting orchestra