Explore how music can help you be brave and courageous on and off the stage with music selections by John Williams, Beethoven and more.

John Williams: Superman Theme — Sometimes courage means being brave and helping other for the sake of being a good person. That sounds like a superhero.

LISTEN — Williams: Superman Theme

Dario Marianelli: Jane Eyre — "My Edward and I" — Sometimes courage means speaking from the heart and letting others know how you really feel.

LISTEN — Marianelli: My Edward and I

Ludwig van Beethoven: First movement from Piano Sonata No. 21 — Beethoven didn't need a fancy cape to be courageous. He was confident sharing new ideas and stories in the music.

LISTEN — Beethoven: 1st movement from Piano Sonata No. 21

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