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\n\"Mambo\" from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nStudents encounter and study \"Mambo\" from \"West Side Story,\" by Leonard Bernstein. They practice utilizing musical elements (instrumentation, tempo, and dynamics) to create a certain mood for a scene with music. Each student interprets...\n
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\nWelcome to Leonard Bernstein's New York\n

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\nHigh schoolers study the life and musical work of Leonard Bernstein. They examine the history of New York City using three Broadway musicals in a web based instructional activity. They create a portrayal of their own town in this...\n
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\nGiants of American Music\n

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\nIn this music learning exercise, students answer questions about composers George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, and Leonard Bernstein. Students also reflect on why they are called the Giants of American Music.\n
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\nGiants of American Music\n

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\nIn this music instructional activity, students match a description with the following composers: George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Leonard Bernstein. Students also reflect on why they are called Giants of American Music.\n
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\n\"West Side Story\"\n

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\nIn this music history worksheet, students discover the musical \"West Side Story\" by first reading a summary of the plot. Students answer 5 questions about the story line. Students then read and analyze the lyrics to \"America\" and discuss...\n
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\nWest Side Shifts\n

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\nCombine math, language arts, music, and dance with an activity focused on \"America\" from West Side Story. After listening to the song, learners compare the film to Romeo and Juliet, analyze the song's meter, design choreography, plan...\n
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\nThe Influence of Latin Music in Postwar New York City\n

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\nMusic has often been called the international language that transcends cultures and regions. Scholars analyze the impact of Latin American music on New York City culture in the years following World War II. They research music, video,...\n
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\nAmerica – West Side Story\n

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\nAnita's iconic rooftop ode to American life in West Side Story is the focus of a lesson on immigration. As class members listen to \"America,\" they follow along with printed lyrics, and discuss whether they agree with Anita's...\n
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\nWest Side Story: Teacher Resource Guide\n

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\nWest Side Story is widely known as a modern-day Romeo & Juliet. Learners read a list of characters from the play and list their counterparts from Romeo & Juliet before completing a vocabulary enrichment activity and word...\n
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\nWest Side Story Suite and In The Night Fancy Free\n

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\nWest Side Story and Romeo & Juliet—two classics in their own rights that help young literature lovers better analyze different works. Learners research and compare the characters and story elements of West Side Story and Romeo...\n
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\nWest Side Story: Study Guide\n

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\nHey, enough frabbajabba about that stool pigeon, Daddy-O! Using the West Side Story study guide, scholars explore the language of the play and read about its historical associations and themes. Pupils also engage in a Spectrum of...\n
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\nExpressions of Anti-Racism through Painting: The Puerto Rican Community from West Side Story to Connecticut\n

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\nStudents create a graffiti wall using their own name or personal symbol. They examine their own understanding of the film as a source of inspiration and listen to the music from the soundtrack as an effective motivation. They make...\n
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\nLoc: The Leonard Bernstein Collection\n

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\nThe online version of the Library of Congress' collection. Content includes more than 400,000 items, including music and literary manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, audio and video recordings, fan mail, and other types of...\n
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\nThe Official Leonard Bernstein Site\n

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\nAs the Official site, there are recordings, lectures, letters, photos, publications, scripts, etc. that are unavailable elsewhere. Links to the Library of Congress' Leonard Bernstein Collection, another excellent source.\n
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\nLoc: America's Story: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nThis site explores the life of Leonard Bernstein. It provides an overview of his life and accomplishments, followed by articles addressing his overnight success, creation of \"West Side Story,\" and radio concerts for children.\n
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\nWfmt (Network Chicago): Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nIn their \"An American Life\" segment, WFMT spotlights Leonard Bernstein in an eleven part documentary series. In addition to a brief biographical overview, audio clips and segments are provided.\n
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\nJewish Heroes in America: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nPresents a biographical summary of the life of conductor, composer, and pianist Leonard Bernstein. He composed music not only for symphonies, but also for Broadway (West Side Story) and operas.\n
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\nLoc: The Leonard Bernstein Collection\n

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\nThis site from the Library of Congress provides information on perhaps the most important American musical figure of the 20th century has over 400,000 items housed in the Library of Congress. Photographs, his famous Young People's...\n
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\nPbs: American Masters: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nA brief biography of American composer Leonard Bernstein is presented here. Read the highlights of his career and contributions to music.\n
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\nThe Kennedy Center: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nThis site from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provides an excellent overview on the life and musical accomplishments of composer Leonard Bernstein is found at this site.\n
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\nWest Side Story\n

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\nThis official West Side Story website offers a synopsis of the play, lyrics for all of the songs, information about the creators, and various productions, and much more. The site is created by Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein's daughter.\n
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\nClassics for Kids: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nA short biography of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.\n
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\nSongwriters Hall of Fame: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nThis resource provides information about Leonard Bernstein.\n
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\nDallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Leonard Bernstein\n

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\nResource about Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990 CE), American musician/composer/conductor. Learn how he became famous just because another conductor was ill. Listen to some of his work using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.\n
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