Boosey & Hawkes West Side Story - Vocal Selections - PVG
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Boosey & Hawkes
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This collection brings together the 11 tracks from the original soundtrack of the film "WEST SIDE STORY" in arrangements adapted for piano, voice, and guitar playing. The layout is designed to focus on the essentials: a clear vocal line, accessible piano accompaniment, and everything needed for the guitar to fit in immediately thanks to chord symbols and chord diagrams (guitar chord frames).
Thanks to the complete lyrics, this sheet music is especially useful for singers and accompanists: you can work on diction, breathing, and interpretation while keeping a readable harmonic structure. It is an excellent resource for rehearsing as a duo (voice/piano or voice/guitar), preparing an audition, or creating a medley in a contemporary music and musical theater workshop.
You will find: America, Balcony Scene, A Boy Like That, Cool, Gee, Officer Krupke, I Feel Pretty, Jet Song, Maria, One Hand, One Heart, Something's Coming, and Somewhere. A selection of varied pieces, ideal for exploring contrasting moods, working on rhythm, dynamics, and expression, all while staying within the iconic universe of WEST SIDE STORY.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Musical, Film | ||
| Instrumentation | piano, voice, and guitar | Genre | film music / musical theater |
Questions frequently asked
How many songs from West Side Story are included in this collection?
The collection contains 11 tracks from the West Side Story original soundtrack.
Does the sheet music include guitar chords?
Chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams are included. This allows the guitar to accompany the vocal line and the piano part.
Is this sheet music suitable for preparing a musical theatre audition?
With the complete lyrics included, diction and interpretation work can be done directly from the sheet music. The vocal line is clearly presented. This format is recommended for audition preparation.
Which pieces are included in the selection?
Among the 11 titles are America, Maria, Somewhere, I Feel Pretty, and Tonight under the title One Hand, One Heart. The selection also includes Cool, Jet Song, Something’s Coming, Balcony Scene, A Boy Like That, and Gee, Officer Krupke.
Is the piano accompaniment accessible?
The piano accompaniment is designed to remain accessible, with a layout focused on the vocal line and harmony.
