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| ORCHESTRA |
| These are the instruments of the orchestra as listed in the West Side Story Conductor's Score |
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS John Kander |
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Conductor's Score, complete Vocal Score, and Selections are available from Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers |
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| Reed I: Piccolo, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet in B-flat, Bass Clarinet Reed II: Clarinet in E-flat, Clarinet in B-flat, Bass Clarinet Reed III: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet in B-flat, Bass Clarinet Reed IV: Piccolo, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Clarinet in B-flat, Bass Clarinet Reed V: Bassoon 2 horns in F 3 Trumpets in B-flat (Second doubling Trumpet in D) 2 Trombones Timpani Percussion (four players): Traps, Vibraphone, 4 Pitched Drums, Guiro, Xylophone, 3 Bongos, 3 Cowbells, Conga, Timbales, Snare Drum, Police Whistle, Gourd, 2 Suspended Cymbals, Castanets, Maracas, Finger Cymbals, Tambourines, Small Maracas, Glockenspiel, Woodblock, Claves, Triangle, Temple Blocks, Chimes, Tam-tam, Ratchet, Slide Whistle. Piano / Celesta Electric Guitar / Spanish Guitar / Mandolin Violin I - VII Cello I - IV Contrabass |
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FAQ How many musicians were required for the original production? for the film? |
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