Maria is a newlyarrived puerto rican girl whose brother heads a gang called the sharks against the caucasian gang called the jets. West side story study guide west side story play language stool pigeon a person acting as a decoy or informer. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. All data collected using this site for commercially published use should be confirmed and verified by contacting the new york philharmonic archives. Since you revamped your site, im unable to see the list of instruments i can only see the doublings. His prophetic mass from 1971, which examines a wartorn nations crisis of faith, brings together musical styles as diverse as america itself. Acemen highest ranking member of the group or gang. The trumpet 2, horn, cello and violin 3 parts are condensations of the full orchestration parts so i will scan them in and link them below. Arthur laurents originally wanted james dean to play tony, but dean was killed suddenly in a 1955 car crash, before west side story.
In this edition the pieces have been idiomatically adapted for the solo cello. He is the author of ten books, including the novels the amboy dukes, cry tough, and the square trap, which were all adapted into movies. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The acting is first rate and the locations gritty and realistic so you get the feel of what it is like to be a poor immigrant in new york. West side story has garnered a great deal of scholarly attention since it first premiered in 1957. Pdf operatic elements in leonard bernsteins score for. Bernardo everywhere grime in america, organized crime in america, terrible time in america. A film guide that looks at west side story 1961, in which the classic love story of romeo and juliet is transported to 1950s new york in this hollywood musical. This book features 10 of the bestknown songs from the musical, including maria, tonight, america, i feel pretty and more. Score bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances score and parts. West side story worksheet for 6th 8th grade lesson planet. But we do admit a certain sympathy for bernardo, who we see in the beginning as getting hassled by the jets for no reason. The music from leonard bernsteins landmark broadway musical west side story has become an important part of our musical heritage.
Pdf operatic elements in leonard bernsteins score for west side. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. As part of the project, wmi has partnered with soundfly to produce an eightpart interactive online companion course that is available. This guide is useful for exploring topics including performing arts, music and english in addition to highlighting themes surrounding. Classroom supplement in celebration of carnegie hall s 125th anniversary season, the weill music institute wmi launches the somewhere project, a citywide exploration of west side story. Bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances. Instrumental solos series remain faithful to bernsteins original score. Music by leonard bernstein lyrics by stephen sondheim book by arthur laurents based on a concept of jerome robbins 9 x 12 in.
West side story is an american musical with a book. Analysis is performed through a criteria designed to indicate the presence of. Irving shulman 191995 was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life. Considered by many to be one of broadways greatest co. West side story is not only a classic musical, it is also one of only a handful of landmark shows that fundamentally changed the form of musicals. Provided to youtube by entertainment one distribution us suite from west side story. Mti musical adapted for high school directors and performers, joining a collection. From the first notes to the final breath, west side story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. The timeless music of leonard bernstein is woven together in this exceptional medley of songs from his bestknown musical. West side story s somewhere published on 22nd october 2015 the film musical, west side story, 1961 is a film adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, and the story itself is a modern adaptation of william shakespeares romeo and juliet, a timeless love story that is here placed in the contemporary setting of n.
Tony and maria fall in love, despite the fact that they are associated with rival gangs tony. Shakespeares romeo and juliet is transported to modernday new york city, as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. There is certainly tough competition when trying to decide the best musical of all time but i believe west side story is the clear winner. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. The songs from west side story are among the most reinterpreted art music of the twentieth century, and a quick internet search turns up dozens of recordings in print josh bell violin. The jets had fought away many over gangs over the years to keep their turf, and. The rivalry between the gangs is in place from the beginning, but it reaches a fever pitch when maria falls for tony, the founder of the jets, at a local dance. This twentyminute choral suite in four sections lets you perform eight of the shows wonderful songs on the concert stage. Language arts classes can draw close comparisons between west side story and romeo and juliet with a lesson that compares and contrasts the characters and plot points from both stories. The broadway musical has earned a position as an innovative and influential work, and as such, it maintains an important place within the scholarly literature. The film version of 1961 was a smashing success, earning 10 oscars, including. West side story medley sheet music download free in pdf.
The music was composed by leonard bernstein, and the lyrics were written by stephen sondheim. After owning their miserable little neighborhood for years, the jets, the fingersnapping street gang led by riff russ tamblyn, find themselves in a turf war with the upstart puerto rican sharks, led by bernardo george chakiris. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. I was always curious about the d trumpet in the 2nd trumpet part. The story of the broadway musical and film west side story is detailed on the official website see below.
There is no grand song that says new york city, such as new york, new york declaring that this is a helluva town. What elements of this classic play make it relevant today. West side story 1957 was originally east side story. West side story alternate orchestration band parts. Arguably, its greatest influence was in the theatricality of its presentationthe seamlessness and cinematic flow of its stagingand the integration of script, song, dance, and set. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story wscore. Download and print selections from west side story complete set of parts sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by leonard bernstein. Suite from west side story suite from west side story pdf sample scores. The bass, guitar and reed 5 parts are the same as the full orchestration.
West side story confronted headon the ramifications of bigotry and prejudice. Highlighting the talents of a young ensemble cast, west side story has found popularity in schools as well as professional theatres throughout the world. West side story arranged by len thomas maestoso j accomp. The louisiana hispanic chamber of commerce incorporated in. These are the parts for latinamerica n instruments inbernste s original. Bernstein, symphonic dances from west side story, 620655 drum set. The bedroom as a window opening onto the fire escape, a bed on a wall, a small shrine to the virgin, and a curtained doorway, rear. There is no grand song that says new york city, such as new york, new york declaring that this is. Hes walking along, minding his own business, and the jets skunk him.
When considering the operatic elements of west side story, one must recognise. West side story broadways greatest dance musical the times uk if you buy one ticket, make it this one the observer uk this hot new production of west side story, one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time, will play a limited season at the queensland performing arts centre qpac from 4 november 2010. Jul 14, 2016 an adaptation of the 1957 musical, west side story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Need reed 1 book from west side story i dont have a copy of the book but ive played the show. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and. West side story parts classical music chamber music scribd. Its exciting, sophisticated score by leonard bernstein is often considered broadways finest, its songs a part of the nations musical heritage. Shop and buy west side story selections for band sheet music. West side story vocal score with vocal melody, lyrics, piano reduction and introductory text. The timeless music of west side story is captured in this classic arrangement now available from hal leonard. Apr 14, 2012 selected scenes from harmony players production of west side story jan. Shop the worlds widest selection of west side story individual parts, sheet music, music books, scores and more.
Print and download in pdf or midi a west side story medley. Leonard bernstein was born in lawrence, massachusetts on august 25th, 1918. West side story selections for band sheet music plus. Instead of fair verona, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean, its the mean streets of 1950s new york city, where young gangs rumble over the right to walk down the street. Does anyone have a copy of the bass score to west side story. West side story and the music man harvard university. West side story is the awardwinning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy romeo and juliet. Hey all, apologies if this is the wrong forum for this kind of question, but i wanted to ask. Jun 29, 2019 west side story is a musical tragedy film, directed by robert wise and jerome robbins, which is an awardwinning and adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, romeo and juliet. Im a musical director trying to see the alternate orchestration for west side story. Leonard bernstein symphonic dances from west side story. Man, totally illegal to have the parts up there those books have been on scribd for quite some time.
Concert band sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. In this music instructional activity, students examine the musical of west side story. Bernstein, symphonic dances from west side story, 666705. There are two street gangs that fight over turf in the area where the movie takes place, the jets and the sharks. Dec 08, 2016 when kenny noah galvin join the wrestling team with his brother jimmy matt shively, he pulls on his knowledge of west side story to help him win the match. Mti released west side story school edition for licensing by high schools and. Swain spend an entire chapter on the analysis of west side story. Jeff smith talks touring life with west side story by sara brown june 21, 20 the first time i saw west side story it was the movie version, but i instantly fell in love with. However, if you are a fan of big band swing music in general and stan kenton in particular, you will enjoy listening to this cd. West side story medley by leonard bernstein 19181990. Selections from west side story sheet music for voice, piano. It is based on shakespeares play, romeo and juliet.
Does anyone have the west side story bass score to lend. There is a door between the bedroom and the parlor. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. There are a couple of parts missing from your, i can upload them for you. To view west side story click here availability available published 25th may 2009.
Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Do any of you have the band parts to west side story. See new and popular bernstein songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. West side story opened at new yorks winter garden theater on september 26, 1957, and has remained in the repertory ever since. Luckily for us, they found an entirely new way to tell the story of romeo and juliet. Buy symphonic dances from west side story by leonard at. West side story full orchestral score free ebook download as pdf file. Gay music for consuelo, who is examining herself in the. Side drum, timbales, suspended cymbal, conga, small maracas drumkit part on separate score allegro moderato q.
West side story production costs can you give me a quote for the cost of a full orchestra, staged production of west side story and an unstaged production with vocalists. Kentons version of west side story is a free interpretation. Unlike my colleagues, i had the challenge of combining the plot of. The musical rule states that when the emotion gets too high for speech, you sing, and when its too high for song, you dance. The son of ukrainian jewish parents, bernsteins interest in music education was initially opposed by his father, who was a businessman in the area. This west side story worksheet is suitable for 6th 8th grade. Character description, analysis and casting breakdown for maria from west side story join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Musicaltheatrescores submitted 4 years ago by enigma2015.
In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2 or 3days shipping method selected not usps. I just received word that ill be playing the bass part in a local theater production this march, and the theater group tends to pass around the scores a week or two before opening night. There are some nice solo lines for alto in the first book, lots of flute playing including some exposed passages in the third octave, and two fun spots. Id be for combining aria, melodie, and lieder, as well as song cycle into one art. Need reed 1 book from west side story sax on the web forum. The jets are an all white gang, and the sharks are a peurto rican gang. Give at least two examples one where they sang, and one where they danced. The story revolves around quarrelsome families of two new york city gangs the white jets led by the riff and the puerto rican sharks, led by bernardo. Additionally, an activity encourages readers to compare the 1961 film version west side story directed by robert wise with the 1996 film version of romeo and. I am also looking for reed 1 for cabaret if you know of a pdf file it would be very appreciated. The worlds greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark tony awardwinning broadway musical. When it premiered on broadway in 1957, it showed how dancing, singing, acting, and design could merge into. The title was changed to west side story when the creators realized that gang warfare in new york had moved from the east side to the west.
An interlude of more dancing bernardo i think i go back to san juan anita i know a boat you can get. Questions for west side story music theatre international. Bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances violin 1 id. The feuding families become two warring new york city gangsthe white jets led by riff and the latino sharks, led by bernardo. As one can see, there are many similar elements between shakespeares tale and salernitanos. Bernstein sheet music free download in pdf or midi on. Jack masons showcase features six songs skillfully scored for school orchestra.
In our catalog, you can find bernstein sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar and almost any other instrument. Jets and sharks alike get to own what goes down in west side story. I noticed that last year you had copy of west side story reed 1 as pdf. Features west side story selections for orchestra by. West side story powerpoint by denzil sampson on prezi. West side story also marked the broadway debut of stephen sondheim, who, at only 27 year of age, penned its nowclassic lyrics and went on to change musical theatre. The story is set among american and puerto rican street gangs in new york citys upper west side. You dont have to name the song by title, just explain what was happening. This thesis seeks to establish the presence of operatic elements in the musical pieces cool and tonight from leonard bernsteins score for the musical west side story. On the other hand, in the rise and fall of the broadway musical, mark grant concentrates on the growth of the musical in light of changes in technology and music, and in writing the book and lyrics. The movie is set in the late 1950s on the streets of new york city. There have been a good amount of posts concerning the trumpet books on the musical west side story. Symphonic dances from west side story by leonard j. I first played this show in 1975, and am currently on an 81city international tour my 7th separate production of the show.