1. Bernstein Something’s Coming

2. Learning Objectives To learn about the genre and style of Something’s Coming To learn about the background to West Side Story To know the similarities between West Side Story and the Shakespeare play the plot is based on

3. Questions 1.What genre of music is this? 2.What styles of music do you think inspired this music? 3.When do you think this piece was written? 4.Describe the mood of the song. Give three reasons why the music suggests that mood.

4. Musicals Name as many as you can!

5. West Side Story Musical 1958 Based on Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Music inspired by bebop jazz and blues Other famous songs in WSS include: Tonight America Somewhere One hand, one heart

6. Plot Romeo and JulietWest Side Story Romeo Maria Montagues Capulets Set in 1950s New York

7. Plenary Write down three facts you have learnt about West Side Story today