Episode 7

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13th Oct 2022

Harry Potter - Hedwig's Theme

In this episode, we look at Hedwig's Theme from the Harry Potter series written by John Williams. We look at the origins being written for the trailer as well as how it is adapted over the course of all 8 films both by John Williams and the other three composers, Patrick Doyle, Nicholas Hooper and Alexandre Desplat. Along these lines, we see how this theme tells the story of Harry, Hogwarts, and owls. In other words, the world of magic. Hosted by Ruth Mudge

Music included in podcast:

"Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" - The Nutcracker Suite, music by Peter Tchaikovsky, performed by The Endless Orchestra, 2008

"The Blue Fairy" - Pinocchio (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Leigh Harline & Paul. J. Smith, 1992

"Hedwig's Theme" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"The Arrival of Baby Harry" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"Visit to the Zoo/Letters from Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters/The Journey to Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"The Invisibility Cloak/The Library Scene" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"Leaving Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"Hogwarts Forever!/The Moving Stairs" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"The Quidditch Match" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"The Face of Voldemort" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"Prologue: Book II/The Escape from the Dursleys" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002

"Reunion of Friends" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002

"Lumos! (Hedwig's Theme)" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004

"Mischief Managed!" - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2004

"The Story Continues" - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Patrick Doyle, 2005

"Another Story" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007

"A Journey to Hogwarts" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007

"Ma Vlast, JB1:112: No. 2, The Moldau (Excerpt)" - 50 Classical Masterworks, music by Bedrich Smetana, performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra & Rafael Kubelik, 2006

"The Room of Requirement" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007

"The Hall of Prophecies" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007

"Opening" - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2009

"Ginny" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Nicholas Hooper, 2007

"Polyjuice Potion" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010

"Sky Battle" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2010

"Dragon Flight" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011

"A New Headmaster" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011

"Snape's Demise" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011

"Harry's Sacrifice" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011

"Procession" - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by Alexandre Desplat, 2011

"Mr. Longbottom Flies" - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams, 2001

"Cakes for Crabbe and Goyle" - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), music by John Williams & William Ross, 2002

"World of Soundtracks" - music by Edith Mudge, graphics by Lindsey Bergsma

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Ruth Mudge

Ruth Mudge, a former native of Connecticut, is a cello instructor and performer in the Western Suburbs of the Chicago area.  She grew up playing both the piano and cello in a musical household. The love and knowledge she received in that home and teachers she loves to share with others, whether through teaching a new generation of musicians to sharing her musical gifts to her community.
Ruth began teaching Soundtrack classes on Zoom in 2020 ranging from Star Wars to Harry Potter to Jane Austen adaptations. She presented a break-out session "The World of Jane Austen Soundtracks" at JASNA's AGM in 2021 as well as to local chapters around the country. She has also collaborated with YouTube channel "Jorah the Andal" on several videos focused on the TV show "Arrow."