West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

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West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 6:47pm

Hi, I was wondering if someone could tell me when exactly Maria sings the high in the Tonight quintet? I don't mean to sound confusing, but I'm not very farmiliar with WSS and I don't know if this is when everyone sings or what? Thanks!

"You alone can make my song take flight, it's over now, the Music of the Night!!!!!"

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 6:48pm

It's the very last note... when everyone and Maria sings "Oh moon, grow bright, and make this endless day endless night, tonight." That last "tonight" right there.

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 6:51pm

Thank you very much!

"You alone can make my song take flight, it's over now, the Music of the Night!!!!!"

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 6:52pm

And this is when the whole ensemble does Tonight?

"You alone can make my song take flight, it's over now, the Music of the Night!!!!!"

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 6:55pm

Yup, during the "Quintet."

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 7:17pm

However it can also be Tony's high C (if he can hit it).

"How could she just suddenly, completely disappear into thin water?" - The Little Mermaid

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 7:28pm

Thanks very much. Does anyone know where I can download the sheet music for the quintet? Or if somebody has it, I would be happy to trade some other music and scan it. Please just message me. Thanks!

"You alone can make my song take flight, it's over now, the Music of the Night!!!!!"

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 8:23pm

Yeah, IF the actor playing Tony can hit it. Most actors playing Tony just sing the G.

"Somethin's comin', I don't know what it is but it is gonna be great!"

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 8:25pm

lol yeah Tony is one of those roles you can get by on with a very solid high G.

Love it when they take the option to hit the high B in Maria, though.

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re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 8:39pm

I can't speak for tenors, but "night" is a very annoying syllable to hit a C6 on. It has a tendency to go airy, you have to really get it in the forehead. Plus it's hard to articulate the "t" afterwards.

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

Updated On: 4/26/08 at 08:39 PM

#11

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 9:29pm

Hmmmm most girls I know looove an Ah vowel that high. It's certainly easier than an E. Also I know a lot of musical directors have Tony sing the G because 1)A C is a lot and 2) If Tony doesn't sing the G there'd only be an open fifth at the end. That's not very fulfilling.

#12

re: West Side Story- Maria's high C at the end of the Tonight quintet?

Posted: 4/26/08 at 9:51pm

The problem with "Ah" is that it tends to spread.

Jimmy, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? It's almost 9 PM!

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