West Side Story School Edition
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The slight differences in West Side Story School Edition include:
In conjunction with the Jerome Robbins' estate, the choreography has been modified from the original to make it more accessible to high school performers while keeping the choreography's original story-telling intact.
The ensemble has been added in to some numbers including "Somewhere."
From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. With additional resources for students and directors, West Side Story School Edition makes the iconic musical more accessible and meaningful for high school performers.
Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever; the score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are still widely regarded as among the best ever written; and Jerome Robbins’ choreography endures as one of the most innovative and inventive applications of the medium.
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to 1950s New York City as two young, idealistic lovers, Tony and Maria, find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
- Free Read: Director's Guide Libretto
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You can also listen to the full song clips on the right hand side of this page.
- Available with the School Edition
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Re-creating Robbins' choreography and playing Bernstein's score has been a consistent challenge for high school performers and directors trying to mount the show. West Side Story School Edition helps remove these obstacles by providing an official Choreography Manual and videos featuring easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for all of the show's iconic dance numbers. The educationally-appropriate videos highlight students from all over the world under the supervision of Jerome Robbins expert Julio Monge.
Guide Vocal Tracks sung by student performers are included as digital downloadable files with your license, while Performance Accompaniment Tracks playable through the MTI Player app are available as an additional resource for schools without access to an orchestra.
The Director's Guide includes suggestions and solutions for sets, props, costumes, staging and more. In addition, the Enhanced Study Guide provides in-depth analysis of the show's themes, major moments and historical context.
The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark adaptation of the Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.
- A Note on Casting
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MTI School Editions offer students, teachers, and administrators unique opportunities to develop and grow as performers, producers, and patrons of the arts. We believe in diverse representation when casting your production, and encourage an environment that fosters inclusion and supports the inherent value of the sharing of multicultural experiences.
We recognize the intrinsic challenges faced when casting large and diverse productions, principally when limitations arise regarding the available auditionees. In such a situation, when casting a production in an educational setting, it is beneficial to assign roles to actors who can most succeed at portraying the character. Allowing students the opportunity to explore another person's perspectives, motivations and experiences in an authentic and sensitive portrayal stimulates compassion and empathy not always found in a classroom setting.
Theatre is a shared experience to tell a story - not only with the audience but within the cast, crew and production team. We encourage you to include as many diverse experiences as possible when sharing your story with your students.
Concert Selections for West Side Story
Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.
Pricing
Pricing is for individual songs only. Prices below are exclusive of GST.
Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form.
Amateur Rates
A$126.50 for first five minutes (Base Hire rate)
A$24.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)
A$35.00 Booking Fee
The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date.
Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.
A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).
If your order requires immediate processing, a A$70.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable.
Professional
We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form.
- I BELIEVE IN YOUFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byLOESSER, FRANKLyrics byLOESSER, FRANKOrchestrated byshow more...show less...GINZLER, ROBERTArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 MALE VOICE, MEN'S CHORUSStarting KeyGmEstimated duration2 min 46 secInstrumentation2 Reed 1(Alto sax), 2 Reed 2(Alto sax), 2 Reed 3(Tenor sax), 2 Reed 4(Bass clarinet ,Clarinet), 2 Reed 5(Bass clarinet), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 6 Cello 1&2, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2(Vibes, Bells, Drum set, Cymb, Tymp, Xylo), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
- I CAN DO BETTER THAN THATFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJason Robert BrownLyrics byJason Robert BrownOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jason Robert BrownArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 Voice (Typically Female)Starting KeyAEstimated duration5 min 11 secInstrumentation(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) VIOLIN; (1x) CELLO 1; (1x) CELLO 2 (+Crotales); (1x) GUITAR: Acoustic; (1x) BASS: Electric
- I CAN SEE ITFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byHarvey SchmidtLyrics byTom JonesOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jack ElliotArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for2 Voices (Typically Male)Starting KeyAmEstimated duration4 min 08 secInstrumentation(3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (3x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone, Piccolo, Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Oboe), (2x) REED 3 (Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set), (1x) KEYBOARD 1 (Acoustic Piano), (1x) KEYBOARD 2 (Synthesizer), (9x) VIOLIN 1, (8x) VIOLIN 2, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS - I DO, I DO IN THE SKYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byLisa LambertGreg MorrisonLyrics byLisa LambertGreg MorrisonOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Larry BlankArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
I DON'T NEED ANYTHING BUT YOUFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySTROUSE, CHARLESLyrics byCHARNIN, MARTINOrchestrated byshow more...show less...LANG, PHILIP J.Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 GIRL'S VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE, CHORUSStarting KeyDEstimated duration5 min 00 secInstrumentation2 Reed 1(Clarinet ,Alto sax, Flute), 2 Reed 2(Clarinet, Alto sax, Flute), 2 Reed 3(Clarinet, Tenor sax), 2 Reed 5(Clarinet, Flute, Baritone sax), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar(no amp)Banjo), 2 Percussion(Drum set, Bells, Xylo, Timp)2 Piano Vocal, 25 Chorus books
I HATE THE BUSFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJeanine TesoriLyrics byTony KushnerOrchestrated byshow more...show less...R Basset, J Joubert, B RedArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Instrumentation2 Piano Conductor Score, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, 2 Percussion (Ride Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal), 1 Violin 1, 1 Violin 2, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Bass (Acoustic)
I KNOW IT'S TODAYFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100show more...show less...Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
I KNOW THINGS NOWFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byStephen SondheimLyrics byStephen SondheimOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 Voice (Typically Female)Starting KeyCEstimated duration1 min 48 secInstrumentation(1x) FULL SCORE; (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE; (1x) FLUTE; (1x) CLARINET; (1x) BASSOON; (2x) HORNS 1 & 2; (1x) TRUMPET (in C); (1x) ALT. TRUMPET (in Bb); (1x) PIANO; (1x) SYNTHESIZER; (3x) PERCUSSION: Triangle, Bells; (17x) VIOLINS; (7x) VIOLAS; (6x) CELLO; (5x) BASS
I KNOW WHERE I'VE BEENFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byMarc ShaimanLyrics byMarc Shaiman &Scott WittmanOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Harold WheelerArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Starting KeyA♭Estimated duration4 min 02 secInstrumentation(24x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Alto Saxophone; (1x) REED 2: Tenor Saxophone; (1x) TRUMPET: Trumpet, Flugelhorn; (1x) TROMBONE; (2x) GUITARS 1 & 2; (2x) PERCUSSION: Tambourine, Timpani, Suspended Cymbal; (1x) DRUMS; (1x) KEYBOARD 2: "Strings"; (1x) KEYBOARD 3: "Fender Rhodes," "Organ"; (6x) VIOLIN; (4x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric
I MISS THE MOUNTAINSFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byTom KittLyrics byBrian YorkeyOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Michael Starobin & Tom KittArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 Voice (Typically Female)Starting KeyCEstimated duration3 min 46 secInstrumentation(1x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) GUITAR (Acoustic), (1x) VIOLIN, (1x) CELLO, (1x) BASS (Acoustic), (2x) PERCUSSION (Vibraphone, Shaker, Drum Kit)I NEVER KNEW HIS NAMEFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byWILDHORN, FRANKLyrics byWILDHORN, FRANKBOYD, GREGORYMURPHY, JACKOrchestrated byshow more...show less...SCHARNBERG, KIMArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyCI REMEMBER (ARR. MCKIBBINS)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENArranged byshow more...show less...MCKIBBINS, PAULArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyAmEstimated duration2 min 15 secInstrumentation1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Eng.Horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Bassoon 1, 2 Horns 2&4, 2 Horns 1&3, 2 Trumpets 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Bass Trombone, 9 Violin 1. 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Conductor Score, 1 Chorus book
I REMEMBER (TUNICK)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICEStarting KeyAmEstimated duration2 min 15 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Oboe, Eng.Horn), 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 2 Horn 1&2, 2 Trombone 1&2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 2 Percussion(Triangle), 2 Piano(Celesta), 1 Vocal (Piano), 1 Full Score
I STAND ALONEFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byYESTON, MAURYLyrics byYESTON, MAURYArranged byshow more...show less...OLSON, BYRONArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
Arranged forMALE VOICEStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration3 min 35 secInstrumentation1 Flute1, 1 Flute2, 1 Clarinet1, 1 Clarinet2, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Trumpet1, 1 Trumpet2, 1 Trumpet3, 1Trumpet4, 1 Trombone1, 1 Trombone2, 1 Horn1, 1Horn2, 1 Horn3, 1 Horn4, 1 Bass Trombone, 17 Violins, 7 Violas, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Fender Bass(Rhythm), 1 Percussion1, 1 Percussion2, 1 Percussion(Rhythm), 1 Keyboard 1(Rhythm), 1 Keyboard2(Rhythm), 1 Harp, 1 Drums(Rhythm), Vocal, 1 Full ScoreOptional Rock Combo - indicated as "(Rhythm)" above
I THINK I'M GONNA LIKE IT HEREFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySTROUSE, CHARLESLyrics byCHARNIN, MARTINOrchestrated byshow more...show less...LANG, PHILIP J.Arrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 GIRL'S VOICE, 1 FEMALE VOICE, CHORUSStarting KeyCEstimated duration4 min 25 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2(Baritone sax ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 3(Bass clarinet ,Tenor sax ,Clarinet), 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 2 Percussion 1&2(Drum set ,Timp, Bells, Xylo), 8 Vocal, 2 Piano/Conductor
I WANNA BE A PRODUCERFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byMel BrooksLyrics byMel BrooksArranged byGlen KellyOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Doug BestermanArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Starting KeyCmEstimated duration6 min 46 secInstrumentation(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (3x) REED 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone), (3x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone), (2x) REED 3 (Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (3x) REED 4 (Oboe, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone), (2x) REED 5 (Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone), (1x) HORN, (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (3x) PERCUSSION (Timpani, Typewriter Keys, Ratchet, Crotales, Mark Tree, Triangle, Bell Tree, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Chimes), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) KEYBOARD, (1x) HARP, (16x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASSI WANT IT ALLI WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WANT IT ALLFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byDavid ShireLyrics byRichard Maltby, Jr.Orchestrated byshow more...show less...Jonathan TunickArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for3 Voices (Typically Female)Starting KeyCEstimated duration4 min 09 secInstrumentation1 Oboe, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 1 Alto sax, 1 Tenor sax, 1 Baritone sax, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 17 Violin ABC, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 1 Guitar, 1 Bass, 2 Drum(Bells, Drum set), 1 Keyboard 1(Acoustic piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Synthesizer, Rock bass w/ fuzz Organ), 2 Piano Conductor, 3 Chorus booksI WANT IT ALLFirst Performance Fee:$0Each Additional Performance:$0I WISH I COULD FORGET YOUFromFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music bySONDHEIM, STEPHENLyrics bySONDHEIM, STEPHENOrchestrated byshow more...show less...TUNICK, JONATHANArrangement DetailsSong Type: Show ExtractionA show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
Arranged for1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICEStarting KeyD♭Estimated duration2 min 00 secInstrumentation1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Trumpet, 2 Horn 1&2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Keyboard 1(Harp), 1 Keyboard 2(Strings), 3 Percussion(Cymb,Timp), 2 Piano/Conductor, 2 Chorus books
I WISH I DIDN'T LOVE YOU SOFirst Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byFrank LoesserOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jeffrey KlitzArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
Starting KeyBI'D GIVE IT ALL FOR YOU (SYMPHONIC VERSION)First Performance Fee:$175Each Additional Performance:$100Music byJason Robert BrownLyrics byJason Robert BrownOrchestrated byshow more...show less...Jason Robert BrownArrangement DetailsSong Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.
Arranged for2 Voices (Typically 1 Male, 1 Female)Starting KeyDEstimated duration4 min 56 secInstrumentation2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 2 Percussion, 1 Drums, 1 Acoustic Guitar, 1 Electric Bass, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I, (8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Contrabass. Your rental materials will also include 1 Full Score and 3 copies of the Piano Vocal Score.
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