Watch the video...

Then choose from the activities below to explore the music of John Williams

~Activities~

Choose a coloring page...

And listen to the the corresponding music by clicking the play button that matches your coloring sheet.

Follow the directions and use your ears to figure out the correct colors.

Listening Glyphs
Click to set custom HTML

*iPad Users: Click on the audio links below the pictures*

Who Inspired John Williams?

What similarities and/or differences do you hear when comparing the music of John Williams to other composers?

Use the Venn diagram to help you keep track of your thoughts
Computer Users: Use the arrow to move through the slides

*iPad Users: Click on the audio links below the pictures of the slides*
Computer Users: Use the arrow to move through the slides

Star Wars Characters...

What musical choices did John Williams use to make the music sound like the characters?

​​Use the worksheet below to keep
​track of your thoughts

*iPad Users: Click on the audio links below the pictures of the slides*

Star Wars Rap

  • Click on the worksheet to download the PDF
  • Match up the characters names with the rhythms
  • Finish the last 4 measures by using the rhythm of the character's names. You should only use 4 names. 
  • Percussion
    • Option 1: Find things around your house that make noise. Try playing your rhythm on those along with the beat track below
    • Option 2: Use body percussion (stomps, claps, pats, snaps, etc...)
    • Option 3: Use the drums in Garage Band if you have an Apple device. It's free but you may need to download it from the App store

Send me some videos! I'd love to hear what you came up with!

lmroczek@mattawanschools.org

How many movie themes can you match up correctly? Don't know very many? That's okay! Just listen to the whole thing now to hear the answers then come back another day to test your memory and your ears!

    How Many Did You Get Correct?