Composer john williams biography for kids
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Composer john williams biography for kids
Hey Kids, Meet John Williams | Composer Biography
Hey Kids, Meet John Williams
Hey Kids, Meet John Williams (1932-Present) American Composer, Conductor, and Pianist
John Williams was born in Floral Park, New York, on February 8, 1932, to John and Esther Towner Williams.
He was the oldest of four children.
As a kid, Johnny learned to play the piano, cello, trumpet, trombone - and even formed a band with his friends.
When John Williams grew up, he joined the Air Force where he conducted and arranged music for the bands.
When he was discharged, he enrolled in The Julliard School to study piano.
After he finished school, he decided to play piano in movie studio orchestras. His first recordings included soundtracks for the movie, South Pacific, and the TV series, Gilligan’s Island.
However, the idea of playing someone else’s music for TV shows and movies didn’t interest him for long.
He wanted to compose his own music, a