John Williams in Concert

From Wind Repertory Project
John Williams

John Williams (arr. Paul Lavender)


General Info

Year: 1990
Duration: c. 5:15
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $70.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Bike Horn
  • Chimes
  • Cowbells (2)
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Drumset (w/ Splash Cymbal)
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Toms (low) (2)
  • Wind Chimes
  • Wood Block
  • Xylophone


Errata

In Score:

  • Score, m.131-132: Add a cesura between m.131 and m.132.
  • Horn in F I-II, m.88-89: Starting from the and of beat 2 of m.88 and ending on the and of beat 4 of m.89, the notes in both horn parts are a whole step too high. Move every note down a whole step.
  • Horn in F I-II, m.113, beat 1: The printed A and C dotted quarter notes should be moved up a third to C and E, respectively.
  • Percussion I, Bass Drum, m.129, beats 2 and 4: Add a "sffz" dynamic marking,=.
  • Percussion I, Bass Drum, m.148, beat 1: Add an accent on the quarter note.
  • Percussion II, Wind Chimes, m.132, beat 1: Add "mp" dynamic marking.


In Parts:

  • Piccolo, m.141: The two eighth notes on beat 3 (E-flat and F) should be written an octave lower.
  • Flute, m.29: Add an accent on the half note A on beat 1.
  • Clarinet I, m.136: Add marking "cresc." starting on beat 1.
  • Clarinet II, m.7: The printed A-naturals on beat 3 should be A-flats.
  • Clarinet II, m.136: Add marking "cresc." starting on beat 1.
  • Clarinet III, m.136: Add marking "cresc." starting on beat 1.
  • Alto Clarinet, m.136: Add marking "cresc." starting on beat 1.
  • Bass Clarinet, m.136: Add marking "cresc." starting on beat 1.
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone II, m.9: Add "f" dynamic marking to the horn cue starting on the and of beat 4.
  • String Bass, m.2: Add a "ff" dynamic marking on beat 1.
  • Mallet Percussion, Chimes, m.7: Add an accent to the D-flat.
  • Mallet Percussion, Xylophone, m.93: Add a marcato on the F on the and of beat 4.
  • Percussion I, Bass Drum, m.142: The quarter note on beat 1 should be an eighth note.


Program Notes

From movies to television to important national events, the thrilling music of John Williams continues to inspire audiences everywhere. Here are some of his musical contributions, spotlighted in an impressive medley. Included are: Theme From "E. T."; The Mission (NBC News); Star Wars; Imperial March; Cantina Band; Olympic Spirit and Theme from "Jaws."

- Program Note from publisher


Media

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State Ratings

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Performances

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  • University of Minnesota Morris Symphonic Winds (Simon Tillier, conductor) - 23 April 2023
  • University of Dubuque (Iowa) Concert Band (Nolan Hauta, conductor) - 14 April 2023
  • Roseville (Calif.) Community Concert Band (Stephanie Sugano, conductor) - 6 June 2022
  • Queen City Freedom Band (Cincinnati, Ohio) (John Noworyta, conductor) - 7 November 2021
  • Kentucky Virginia (Whitesburg, Ky.) Summer Winds (Donald Sorah, conductor) - 8 June 2021
  • Encore Concert Band (Orland Park, Ill) (Bill Schuetter, conductor) - 6 September 2020
  • Muskogee (Okla.) High School Wind Ensemble (Bruce Thompson, conductor) – 3 March 2020
  • University of Iowa University Band (Joshua Neuenschwander, conductor) – 28 April 2019
  • Golden Gate Park Band (San Francisco) (Robert Calonico, conductor) - 2 September 2018
  • American Fork (Utah) High School Band (John Miller, conductor) - 2016


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Williams, J.; Lavender, P. [2006?]. John Williams in Concert [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.