No Orchestra at our school?? Please Help:)
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Hi all. I have no access to an orchestra and I am a newer Drama teacher. What are my options for putting on West Side Story with no orchestra? Can I purchase the full orchestration with no lyrics? Will a piano accompanist work?THANKS
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Megan,
I think we can help. Music Theatre International has a number of helpful resources - in particular is OrchExtra: a music enhancement system designed to electronically accompany a few live musicians. It's available for West Side Story:
http://www.mtishows.com/resources.asp?id=6_1_0_5&theatricalresourceid=31
I'll also share your question with our licensing dept. to see if they have additional suggestions.
Best,
Jason