Michael sweeney mambo from west side story percussion. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. It was definitely an amazing experience playing the full orchestration. The leader of the first ones decided on the next dance to challenge bernardo, the leader of the second. It opened on broadway at the winter garden theatre on 26 september 1957, and on the west end at her majestys theatre. West side story is such a miraculous fusion of theatrical elements that any one of them can be hard to assess clearly on its own. West side story broadway musical 1980 revival ibdb. West side story brings mix of local, national talent to. West side story revival, musical, drama, broadway opened in new york city feb 14, 1980 and played through nov 30, 1980. This marching band show starts off with the themes from tonight and america. Music notes for orchestra sheet music by leonard bernstein 19181990 and stephen sondheim 1930. 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. A few selections of west side story, from the percussionists perspective. West side story dance at the gym percussion view blues, mambo, cha cha, meeting scene.
In what ways did leonard bernstein interpolate latin musical influences into the score of west side story. America from west side story percussion 2 by leonard bernstein. West side story is one of the most beloved musicals in history. Symphonic dances from west side story two pianos and. Ive just been offered a 2 week run of west side story in a few weeks time. The landmark musical west side story introduced a masterful musical score by leonard bernstein. West side story selections for flexband hal leonard online. Choral sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. Listen to your favorite songs from west side story ep by the west side story ensemble now. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Trombonebass trombone matt smallcomb drumspercussion andrew blanco percussion iassistant conductor janna graham percussion ii. Riff the leader george chakiris tony his friend don mckay action eddie roll arab tony mordente baby john ed verso snowboy.
New york city as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between. I havent collected the book yet but by all accounts its a real roast. Michael sweeney mambo from west side story percussion 2 sheet music notes and chords arranged for concert band. Abilene opera association goes more modern with retelling of romeo and juliet tale set in. In this arrangement of america, johnnie vinson has. West side story brings mix of local, national talent to abilenes paramount stage. In 1955, a conducting engagement at the hollywood bowl. There are quite a few choices for west side story in the amazon cloud store, but i chose this one because of its quality of sound. In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2 or 3days shipping method selected not usps. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Inspired by shakespeares tumultuous love story romeo and juliet, and set.
The music was composed by leonard bernstein, and the lyrics were written by stephen sondheim. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story performance tutorial. In our catalog, you can find leonard bernstein sheet music for piano, drums, flute, saxophone, trumpet, guitar. America from west side story print all the selections listed in this folio for only. Whenever i see a movie or stage production of a play, i am always interested to read the actual book to have a different perspective on the characters and overall plot. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers.
West side story is a tragic love story set in new york city in the mid1950s on the west side of the city. All 38 songs from the west side story 1961 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Leonard bernstein sheet music free download in pdf or midi. Filmed live from the orchestra pit during a theater performance. Music notes for orchestra sheet music by leonard bernstein 19181990 and. Music notes for individual instrument part sheet music by leonard bernstein.
West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. An orchestra pit is the area in a theater usually located in a lowered area in front of the stage in which musicians perform. Bilingual west side story edits out some spanish artsbeat. Arthur laurents, who directed the revival and wrote the book for west side story, said, from the outset, the spanish in west side story was an experiment. 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. Bass drum, conga, wood block, three cowbells, finger cymbal. Bernsteins west side story and the orchestral suites are popular orchestral works which can present a large headache for the orchestral manager. The film version of 1961 was a smashing success, earning 10 oscars, including. Obviously this is good news but the more i research it the more concerned i get about the part. The music of leonard bernsteins west side story is timeliness and remains as popular as ever. West side story medley by leonard bernstein 19181990. The second number showcases maria and then the sharks in cool.
It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. Music notes for individual instrument part sheet music by leonard bernstein 19181990. America from west side story grade 2 edition hal leonard online. Download for free in pdf midi format, or print directly from our site. West side story revival, musical, drama, broadway opened in new york city mar 19, 2009 and played through jan 2, 2011. The story goes that boys and girls danced in honour of the king. Cultural perspectives on an american musical, wells presents a major scholarly study of the famous american musical west side story, viewing the work from cultural, historical. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Tonight from west side story percussion 2 by leonard bernstein.
It is based on shakespeares play, romeo and juliet. Tonight from west side story percussion 2 by leonard. The retelling of the story of romeo and juliet, set in new york during the 1950s, translates with ease onto the field. A theme from america was referenced by john williams for his celebratory for new york, composed in 1988 for bernsteins 70th birthday gala. 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. The score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. As well as a large contingent of standard orchestral percussion, the piece also requires an extensive latin percussion section. Symphonic dances from west side story cool 2014 timpani and percussion excerpts for educational purposes only timpani richard hochrainer. Arthur laurents book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. Print and download tonight from west side story percussion 2 sheet music. West side story west side story cultural perspectives on an american musical elizabeth a. West side story broadway musical 2009 revival ibdb.
Set in 1950s new york and inspired by shakespeares tragic love story romeo and juliet, west side story is a tale of two starcrossed lovers caught between warring street gangs the american jets and puerto rican sharks. West side story opened at new yorks winter garden theater on september 26, 1957, and has remained in the repertory ever since. Its been an ongoing process of finding what worked and what didnt, and it still continues. George akram bernardo the leader, the sharks matt cavenaugh tony riffs friend cody green. West side story sold out queensland conservatorium. West side story fifty years after the international release of its beloved screen adaptation, the sydney symphony orchestra is performing west side story composed by leonard bernstein and the winner of ten academy awards in its entirety, for the first time.
West side story was first presented at the winter garden, new york city, september 26, 1957, and at her majestys theatre, london, on december 12, 1958 with the following cast. America from west side story percussion 2 by leonard. West side story ep by the west side story ensemble on. Print and download america from west side story percussion 2 sheet music.
I have the fun home pc not full score if youd want that too. For those who care about the how and why of the music is west side story this book is essential. Written by the dream creative team of leonard bernstein, arthur laurents and stephen sondheim, west side storys legendary score blends jazz, latin and. Pitched drums share the same intent as the bassoons and c bassoons percussion participates in call and response m472 role of the percussionist latin feel instrumentation is latin percussion instruments syncopated dance like rhythm snare drum playing with upper winds, and brass.
See new and popular leonard bernstein songs, uploaded by musescore users, connect with a community of musicians who love to write and play music. Choose from west side story sheet music for such popular songs as maria, somewhere, and somethings coming. Shop the worlds widest selection of west side story percussion sheet music, music books, scores and more. Symphonic dances from west side story for two pianos and. I got a chance to play west side story this year with a 31 piece orchestra. As percussionists, we all have faced this hard nut to crack at some point, as this fugue cool is asked very often in auditions. West side story 1961 soundtrack complete list of songs. I have a good bit of theatre experience but im not the strongest sight reader. Request anyone have fun home or west side story full. As percussionists, we all have faced this hard nut to crack at some point, as. Katia and marielle have expanded the repertoire for two pianos and percussion with works such as the first instrumental version of west side story, transcribed by irwin kostal orchestrator of the original musical, and the version for two pianos and basque percussions of.
From the first notes to the final breath, west side story is one of the most memorable. 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. Leonard bernstein symphonic dances from west side story. Five fast facts winner of 10 academy awards soundtrack was no 1 on the billboard charts for 54 weeks 94% on rotten tomatoes based on romeo and juliet, which is based on a poem by arthur brooke called the tragic historye of romeus and juliet, which is based on a poem by the roman poet ovid called. Youll find your west side story percussion music at sheet music plus. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story excerpt provided milhaud creation of the world excerpt provided various assorted styles and grooves timpani final round only beethoven symphony no. A few selections of west side story from the percussionists perspective. Arrangement of additional songs from west side story and billed as such for two pianos without percussion 23.
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