Bernstein Leonard - West Side Story - Trombone And Piano

Sung by the Jets gang in Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story this familiar song is filled with energy and rambunctious humor. With the melodic phrases being bounced from section to section this clever adaptation by Paul Murtha is a great way to liven up the concert stage.

West Side Story was debuted on Broadway in 1957 and became an instant success. It was certainly revolutionary for its time with a script reflecting contemporary society and music which integrated fusions of many new styles including jazz. The timeless music of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story has been woven together in this exceptional medley of songs arranged for concert band by Jay Bocook. The songs include: Maria; Tonight; One Hand One Heart; Cool; and Somewhere. This music is equivalent to grade 3 standard. Both the score and complete set parts are included.

This warm a cappella arrangement beautifully portrays the emotion and thrill of falling in love for the first time. From the Leonard Bernstein classic West Side Story this is a welcome addition to the TTBB repertoire. Performance Time: Approx. 2:18.

By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Combining a medium swing style with angular riffs and a cocky attitude here is a great sounding version for flexible instrumentation.

Sung by the Jets gang in Bernstein's West Side Story, this familiar song is filled with energy and rambunctious humor. With the melodic phrases being bounced from section to section, this clever adaptation by Paul Murtha is a great way to liven up the concert stage. / Ensemble A Vent

from West Side Story-From one of the greatest musicals of all time here is Bernstein's ever-popular Mambo in a carefully adapted and edited version that reduces some of the extreme technical demands of the original. This arrangement is notated in cut time for ease of reading and is scored a third lower. However none of the authenticity or energy has been altered resulting in a stunning showcase for concert or festival or even an encore.

The music from Leonard Bernstein's landmark Broadway musical West Side Story has become an important part of our musical heritage. With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim these two songs create a powerful showcase for choral groups in schools and communities. Available for SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I