John Williams' Orchestration in Harry Potter, 'Leaving Hogwarts'

This episode explains how valuable it is to "learn from the masters". I spent last night transcribing a track from one of my favourite film scores; in the latter half of this episode, I show you what John Williams' music sounds like with and without some subtle, but crucial elements of orchestration. Make sure to join the list if you want a say in our upcoming composing course: https://www.insidethescore.com/composers

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Composing music can be incredibly fulfilling. In this show we explore techniques, tools, ideas, and the art of composing. We'll consider both traditional and more modern styles of composing, from the concert hall to film and TV. Each episode will focus on an idea, technique, principle, or a great piece of music which we can learn from. The aim is for every episode to give you practical, actionable advice which you can use in your own music, and which will help you to grow as a composer.