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noting that many people wouldn't normally do that, and actually don't like to!
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Yes, that's because it's incredibly bloated and detracts from (rather than adds to) the clarity. Fewer staves = better.
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I find it to be anything close to inconsistant.
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Well I suggest you have a close look at the harmony of the sections in the piece. I don't think the piece is incoherent, but certainly the difference of the type of harmony in the sections is quite large, and almost jarring. You're just deflecting my point.
Anyway, I'm glad it went well for you. It has an American flavour to it -- which is interesting (to me).