Leonard Bernstein's Candide Suite transcribed for Symphonic Wind Band by Clare Grundman. Full set of Parts.

Sung by the Jets gang in Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story this familiar song is filled with energy and rambunctious humor. With the melodic phrases being bounced from section to section this clever adaptation by Paul Murtha is a great way to liven up the concert stage.

The first theme of Slava! is a vaudevillian razz-ma-tazz tune filled with side-slipping modulations and sliding trombones. The second theme is a canon and after a brief development section the two themes recur in reverse order. Near the end they are combined with a quotation (proclaimed by the ubiquitous trombones) from the Coronation Scene of Moussorgsky's 'Boris Goudonov' where the chorus sings the Russian word slava! meaning glory!   In this way the composer is paying homage to his friend Mistislav Rostropovich called 'Slava' by his friends and to whom the overture is fondly dedicated. The overture was written to celebrateRostropovich's inauguration as music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. in 1977. Leonard Bernstein the son of a Russian immigrant was born near Boston Mass. and studied composition at Harvard. Called 'an authentic American hero an arts hero ' Bernstein had a distinguished career as composer and conductor. – James Huff

Influenced by the traditional Cuban dance style Danzon is a brilliant piece composed by Leonard Bernstein in collaboration with famed choreographer Jerome Robbins for the 1944 ballet Fancy Free.Jay Bocook's skilled adaptation for band captures the sensual mood of the original and offers a unique programming choice.

Leonard Bernstein's Candide Overture transcribed for Symphonic Wind Band by Clare Grundman. Full Score.

Another Bernstein masterpiece loosley based on Voltaire's 1758 satirical novella the Candide Suite from the ever popular show Candide. This edition has been specially transcribed and adapted for Symphonic Wind Band by Clare Grundman. Full Score edition.

By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Combining a medium swing style with angular riffs and a cocky attitude here is a great sounding version for flexible instrumentation.

By far the jazziest tune from Bernstein's West Side Story is the iconic Cool. Combining a medium swing style with angular riffs and a cocky attitude here is a great sounding version for flexible instrumentation.

From the landmark musical West Side Story here is a very easy arrangement of two of the most famous melodies from this show. Timeless music that will appeal to all!