Composer’s Biography
James Horner was born on August 14, 1953, in Los Angeles, California. James died on June 22, 2015 at the age of 61 because of a plane crash. In James’ early life, he lived in London, where James went to school at The Royal College of Music. When James later came back to America he decided to go to Verde Valley School in Sedona, Arizona. This is the school where he later got his bachelor’s degree in music. James started to play the piano when he was five. His father was Harry Horner and his mother was Joan Frankel, James’ brother was Christopher Horner. His wife was Sarah Horner, their two daughters were Becky and Emily Horner. His music were composed in the movies Titanic, Avatar, and The Grinch.