The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage. This play places the romeo and juliet story in a new york gangwarfare context. Performing with the lso at the barbican centre london was one of my first experiences of working with a professional national uk orchestra. In this lesson, we will explore west side story, a musical written by composer leonard bernstein. Print and download cool sheet music by leonard bernstein. Pianovocal sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. Youll find a wide selection of west side story sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus.
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. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major transposable. A classical story with a modern setting, it still stands as one of the major contributions of the american theater. Would also love anything else from west side story. West side story complete vocal score with piano orchestra reduced. They are getting ready for the party thats in a few hours. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. Murphy 7 december 2006 west side story chapter 3 in this chapter, anita is making the dress for maria. Choose from west side story sheet music for such popular songs as maria, somewhere, and somethings coming. A performance that includes singing, acting and dancing. This series of contemporary plays includes structured gcse assignments for use by individuals or groups. West side story by irving shulman, 1967, pocket books edition, in english.
West side story text guitar tab by leonard bernstein. I havent collected the book yet but by all accounts its a real roast. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I honestly liked this book because it was a quick read with a good plot.
My solo jazz guitar arrangement combining two of leonard bernsteins songs from the classic musical west side story. That is enough, however, to mark it as a landmark among broadway cast albums as well as broadway musicals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. West side story by leonard bernstein text guitar tab. As seen in west side story, the broadway musical is a collaborative medium which involves the librettist, composer, lyricist, director, and choreographer how to best convey the story they wish to tell. Music notes for jazz ensemble sheet music by leonard bernstein 19181990 and. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet the story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. Tonight from west side story for voice and piano with chord names music by stephen sondheim lyrics by stephen sondheim 9 x 12 in. The items on display provide a rare window into this complex process. These include questions which involve close reading, writing and discussion. West side story musical by bernstein and sondheim and. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. I hope to make a better quality video of new songs soon.
Its success as a motion picture was equally spectacular. Look at the bottom of the song for definitions of complicated chords. Someday a time for ustime together with time to sparetime to care, time to learnsomeday, somewhere well find a new. America west side story tab by leonard bernstein 1. To match the original movie recording, you will need to tune down one half step. 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. Bernst eins west side story the original broadway cast recording of bernsteins west side story was made only three days after. Somewhere from west side story chords by tom waits learn to play guitar by chord and tabs and use our crd diagrams, transpose the key and more. Ops ultimate tabs 1 million songs with guitar tabs. The musical is a 20thcentury american adaptation of the shakespearean tale of romeo and juliet. West side story began on the broadway stage and was immediately recognized as one of the most creative musical productions of the 20th century.
Leonard bernsteins maria from west side story youtube. West side story tells a story of how tony a polish america who used to lead the local gang, the jets and maria a puerto rican teen part of the rivaling gang find love despite their backgrounds and public opinions. Adapted from the incredibly successful broadway play, even the magnificent 70mm frame has trouble containing the raw energy of west side story. Music guitar tabs archive with over 1 million guitar tabs for guitar, keyboard and ukulele, chords and tabs for guitar, bass, drums, chords drawning and key variations. This version might seem a little complicated but it is worth it. In looking at the story, we will also examine the songs and characters and learn a bit about.
West side story, theatre music by american composer leonard bernstein that premiered august 19, 1957, in washington, d. West side story chapter 3 big trouble in this chapter. The leader of the first ones decided on the next dance to challenge bernardo, the leader of the second. London symphony orchestra west side story mike eaves. Need reed 1 book from west side story sax on the web forum.
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. London symphony orchestra west side story as it was the 50th anniversary of west side story at the end of 2011 i thought id share my memories of this great show. So since the majority of the backing of this song follows the melody, some creative liberties were taken. Ten songs in book and cd format from leonard bernsteins classic.
I have a good bit of theatre experience but im not the strongest sight reader. Our theater programs production of west side story brought in full. Heres the tune cool from leonard bernsteins west side story. This is the place for you if youve ever been involved in, or infatuated with, west side story as an actor, singer, dancer, musician, producer, director, designer, crew or just as important as a fan. Shop and buy west side story vocal selections sheet music. West side story vocal selections by leonard bernstein.
Anita is marias friend and, so far, has nothing to do with the plot. Jerome robbins conception and choreography, arthur laurents book, and. West side story sheet music and music books at sheet music. Arranged for clarinet in bflat and piano with a cd of piano accompaniments paperback december 1, 20. Obviously this is good news but the more i research it the more concerned i get about the part.
Hey all, apologies if this is the wrong forum for this kind of question, but i wanted to ask. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. If any aspect of west side story is still undervalued it is the book by arthur laurents. A piano solo arrangement of the highlights from this beloved musical. Does anyone have a copy of the bass score to west side story. Listen to your favorite songs from west side story ep by the west side story ensemble now. It not only transposes romeo and juliet to the world of new york gangs. Piano solo selections rapley, felton, sondheim, stephen, bernstein, leonard on. This music captures the innocence, passion, tenacity, and excitement of youth with an underscored mood of tension and ultimate tragedy. West side story revised edition this revised edition celebrates the legacy of one of the most famous musicals of all time with newly engraved songs, a show biography and plot notes, facsimiles of bernsteins original manuscripts, and 16 pages of photos from various productions. The gem of broadway musicals, west side storys commentary on love and. West side story is a tragic love story set in new york city in the mid1950s on the west side of the city. Maria west side story guitar solo arrangment youtube. Ive just been offered a 2 week run of west side story in a few weeks time.
West side story and the american imagination by misha berson. Leonard bernstein tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including america west side story, somewhere, tonight, i feel pretty, maria. West side story is a masterful musical that enjoys continued appeal for its gripping score and, unfortunately, for its continued social relevance. Complete vocal selections with extensive notes, photos, and a cd of piano recordings f. West side story ep by the west side story ensemble on. Print and download cool from west side story guitar sheet music.
Easy piano playalong volume 18 hal leonard easy piano playalong by stephen sondheim and leonard bernstein may 1, 2015. Shulman also wrote the original treatment for rebel without a cause, the film that shot james dean to stardom. Somewhere from west side story sheet music leonard bernstein. Does anyone have the west side story bass score to lend.
Powerful as bernsteins music is, and clever as sondheims lyrics are, west side story is largely about dancing, which means that only a portion of it can be appreciated on disc. Leonard bernsteins maria from west side story perolov kindgren. The score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim are. 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. West side story was directed and choreographed by the innovative jerome robbins, who stated in an added feature presentation in the 2003 dvd release that he had been interested in creating a contemporary version of william shakespeares romeo and juliet since the late 1940s and that arthur laurents, the shows writer, and composer leonard. In 1993, oscar suffered a serious stroke that weakened his left side and sidelined. Irving shulman 191995 was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life.
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