Film score

Over an hourlong chat, the prolific composer — and 15-time Oscar nominee — shared with The Hollywood Reporter his favorite memories of crafting each score, including four with Sam Mendes.

Full film scores are notoriously difficult to locate. These five classic scores — publicly available for study — have something to teach all film composers.

TheWrap Oscar magazine: "Any time I tried to write music that commented on what was happening, it didn't make the movie as exciting," the 14-time Oscar-nominated composer says

Description: An article about the history of silent film score. Rationale: For those working on film music, this is a good starting article to get the basics.

Carter Burwell, Composer film scores

Film conducting program designed for composers

'Lord of the Rings' trilogy to screen with live orchestra in San Jose

Part #1 of a must have 3 part guide to preparing, composing and delivering a modern film score written by Spitfire's very own James Bellamy, Paul Thomson and Christian Henson.