West Side Story (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein (arr. Michael Sweeney)


Subtitle: Selections for Flex-Band


General Info

Year: 1957 / 2015
Duration: c. 4:40
Difficulty: II+ (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 2

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Horn in F
  • Violin
  • Viola

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Horn in F
  • Cello

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • String Bass
  • Electric Bass
  • Cello

Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bell Tree
  • Claves
  • Crash Cymbal
  • Drum Set
  • Glockenspiel
  • Maracas
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Tambourine
  • Triangle
  • Tubular Bells
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone

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Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

The landmark musical West Side Story introduced a masterful musical score by Leonard Bernstein. This dynamic medley for young players is scored for flexible instrumentation and includes the timeless songs: Maria; Tonight; One Hand, One Heart; America; and Somewhere.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

  • Eastern Oklahoma State College Concert Band (Wilburton) (Brian T. Harris, conductor) - 25 April 2023
  • University of Dubuque (Iowa) Wind Ensemble (Nolan Hauta, conductor) - 14 April 2023
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee University Concert Band (Matthew Dutczak, conductor) - 3 May 2021


Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

  • Cool (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Murtha) (1957/2018)
  • West Side Story (Flex instrumentation) (arr. Sweeney) (1957/2015)


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Bernstein, L.; Sweeney, M. (2015). West Side Story: Selections for Flex-Band [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.
  • Perusal score