Theme From Jaws (arr. Paul Lavender): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John Williams / Arranged by Paul Lavender
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK01829156
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Nothing will make your beginning band students want to practice more than the two most recognizeable notes in cinema history. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first "blockbuster" film that launched the iconic career of John Williams. Also makes for the perfect recruitment piece.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01829156
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About the Composer: John Williams
John Williams stands as one of the most consequential film composers in history, having shaped the sonic landscape of cinema across seven decades. His gift for melody and orchestration has made him equally at home writing for the concert hall and the screen, creating themes so memorable that they've become part of our collective cultural vocabulary.
Why we love this
Paul Lavender's arrangement captures the menace and momentum of Williams' original while keeping the technical demands genuinely accessible. Beginning students get to own one of the most instantly recognizable themes ever written, which means they'll practice with genuine enthusiasm rather than tolerance. It's an efficient recruitment tool precisely because it's real music, not a dumbed-down novelty.
What to expect
From the first two notes, there's palpable tension and forward drive. The arrangement maintains the original's ominous character while staying playable for younger musicians, creating a satisfying balance between authenticity and accessibility.
Who it's for
Beginning concert bands and intermediate groups looking for repertoire that builds foundational skills without sacrificing student motivation. The grade 1.5 level and strong thematic material make it equally useful as a recruitment showcase or a confidence builder for newer ensembles.
How to get the most out of it
- Drill the intervallic leap and rhythmic placement of those two iconic opening notes until they land with absolute certainty. Students need to own that moment.
- Shape the rising contour of the theme itself with forward motion; avoid letting it become a plodding march despite its accessible range and rhythm.
- Balance the lower voices carefully during the harmonic support sections so the melody speaks clearly without the section sounding thin.
How to use it
Consider programming this early in a concert to capture audience attention immediately or reserve it for a fall recruitment concert where prospective students hear what's possible at the beginning band level. It works equally well as a Halloween feature or simply as a crowd-pleasing palate cleanser between more substantial works.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining pitch control in longer note values
- Reading and executing rhythmic precision in the distinctive theme figure
- Balancing melody and accompaniment across the band
- Understanding film music orchestration principles at an accessible level
- Ensemble cohesion through a universally recognized musical structure