Boosey & Hawkes Bernstein - West Side Story - Choeur Mixte (satb) et Instruments
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Summary of This Score
West Side Story stands as one of Leonard Bernstein's most remarkable musicals, driven by an intense story inspired by Romeo and Juliet, set in the 20th century. This choral score showcases the flamboyant musical world of the work through a selection of six "hits" arranged by Len Thomas for mixed choir. The choice of pieces allows alternating rhythmic power, lyricism, and more intimate moments to recapture the dramatic tension and melodic breath that made this masterpiece famous.
The arrangement for mixed choir makes these pages particularly suitable for a concert project centered on musical theatre music, a thematic medley, or enriching a modern choral repertoire. Iconic titles like America, Maria, and Tonight provide striking contrasts between pulse, expressiveness, and harmonic brilliance, while offering opportunities to work on rhythmic precision, diction, and balance between sections. The indicated language is English, making it an excellent resource for approaching stylistic interpretation and pronunciation in the Anglo-Saxon repertoire. An ideal score to give your choir an immediately recognizable "Broadway" color, while maintaining true musical rigor.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Musical, Film | ||
| Composer | Leonard Bernstein | Genre | musical theatre score (choral arrangement) |
| Arranger | Len Thomas | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | mixed choir | Pages | 28 |
Questions frequently asked
Which West Side Story pieces are included in this choral score?
The selection features six titles arranged by Len Thomas, including America, Maria, and Tonight. The content alternates between rhythmic sections and more lyrical passages from Leonard Bernstein's musical.
Is this West Side Story score written for SATB choir?
The indicated instrumentation is mixed choir, corresponding to SATB writing. The arrangement is designed for the four voice parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
Are the lyrics in English?
The language specified for this 28-page edition is English. The work includes diction and English pronunciation as part of its choral approach.
For what type of concert should the West Side Story choral arrangement be chosen?
This arrangement fits within the musical theatre and film repertoire. It can be included in a program dedicated to Broadway, a thematic medley, or a modern choral repertoire.
Who composed and arranged this edition for mixed choir?
The music is composed by Leonard Bernstein. The adaptation for mixed choir is by Len Thomas.
