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Hey Kids, Meet Williams

John Williams (1932- ) American Composer, Conductor and Pianist

John Williams | Hey Kids, Meet the Composer Biography

John Williams was born on February 8, 1932, in Floral Park, New York. In 1948 John moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. He later attended college near his home in Los Angeles where he began to study composition. After college he was drafted into the United States Air Force where he had the opportunity to arrange music for, and conduct the Air Force band. Read more....


Watch a Video About John Williams

Learn about American film composer, John Williams, with this popsicle stick theater presentation from the MakingMusicFun.net Academy. Print the John Williams | Free Video Music Lesson Study Guide to drill the facts.




Watch John Williams' conduct his Imperial March from "Star Wars".




Music Lesson Plans and Worksheets

Learn about John Williams with lesson plans for the music classroom or printable famous composer worksheets to learn at home.

Star Wars Rap | Music Lesson Plan and Worksheet
John Williams | Film Score Music Listening Glyphs
Harry Potter (John Williams) | Music Listening Glyph Worksheets
Star Wars (John Williams) | Music Listening Glyph
Jurassic Park (John Williams) | Music Listening Glyph
Indiana Jones (John Williams) | Music Listening Glyph
John Williams | Crossword Puzzle Worksheet
John Williams | Word Search Worksheet
John Williams | Composer Coloring Page
Meet the Composer Job Application Worksheet
John Williams | Word Search
Star Force Treble Clef Color-by-Note Worksheet
Star Force Bass Clef Color-by-Note Worksheet
Wondrous World of Wizards Color-by-Rhythm Worksheet


Beginner and Easy Piano/Guitar Sheet Music

Appreciating the talent of a famous composer is never richer than when you're playing their music. Ask your child's music teacher about including the study of John Williams' music in their music lesson.

Shark Attack! (Jaws Tribute) for Beginner Piano Solo by Andrew Fling
Star Flight (Star Wars Tribute) for Easy Piano Solo by Andrew Fling
Shark Attack! (Jaws Tribute) for Easy Piano Solo by Andrew Fling
Shark Attack! (Jaws Tribute) for Beginner Guitar Solo by Andrew Fling


Free Online Lessons for Kids

Shark Attack! (Jaws Tribute) | Beginner Piano Lesson for Kids
Meet John Williams | Composer Biography for Kids (Video)


Download a Famous Composer Ringtone

Download John Williams' Theme from Star Wars as your cell phone's new ringtone. When the phone rings, ask your kids who the composer is or facts about the composer. You may find yourself frequently asking, "Is that my phone?" because you don't remember the ringtone, but your kids will be enriched.