Details
- Ensembles:
- Full Orchestra
- Composers:
- John Williams
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 3 - Bassoon 1 - 1 3 - Bassoon 2 - 1 3 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 1 3 - Bb Clarinet 2 (Bass Clarinet) - 1 2 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 1 2 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 1 2 - Bb Trumpet 3 - 1 2 - Bb Trumpet 4 - 1 37 - Conductor Score (Full Score) - 1 2 - Contra Bassoon - 1 4 - Contrabass - 8 3 - F Horn 1 - 1 3 - F Horn 2 - 1 3 - F Horn 3 - 1 3 - F Horn 4 - 1 3 - Flute 1 - 1 3 - Flute 2 (Piccolo) - 1 7 - Harp - 1 3 - Oboe 1 - 1 3 - Oboe 2 - 1 2 - Percussion 1 - 2 2 - Percussion 2 - 2 7 - Piano/Celeste (Organ Opt.) - 1 3 - Piccolo - 1 1 - Timpani - 1 2 - Trombone 1 - 1 2 - Trombone 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 3 - 1 2 - Trombone 4 - 1 2 - Tuba - 1 7 - Viola - 10 7 - Violin 1 - 10 7 - Violin 2 - 10 7 - Violoncello - 10
- UPC:
- 073999620795
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- John Williams
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 10.5x14.0x1.628 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 5.32 pounds
SKU: HL.4490153
Score and Parts. Composed by John Williams. John Williams Signature Orchestra. Movies. Softcover. Hal Leonard #4490153. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4490153).UPC: 073999620795. 10.5x14.0x1.628 inches.
Performance time - ca. 8:15.
Theme From Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
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- John Williams John Williams B-Flat Clarinet John Williams Easy Piano John Williams Piano Solo
- Artists:
- John Williams
- Ensemble:
- Full Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.5 Rating
2 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
This John Williams Signature Edition of "Close Encounters" is a fantastic resource for advanced youth or community orchestras. The full score and parts are meticulously engraved by Hal Leonard, ensuring superb clarity for reading and rehearsal. It's an invaluable tool for teaching complex orchestral textures and rhythmic precision, bringing an iconic movie theme to life for students ready for a professional challenge.
David K.
Dec 15, 2025
As a professional conductor, having the full score and parts for John Williams's "Close Encounters" is essential. This Hal Leonard edition delivers a reliable, accurate arrangement perfect for concert performances. The score is clear, and parts are well-formatted for readability during fast-paced rehearsals. While a large work, the physical format manages page turns adequately for such a comprehensive set.
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