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Old Jun 8 2008, 1:00 PM
neuhausen neuhausen is offline

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Looks nice so far, just a couple comments that came to mind:

1: I really liked your look on the page with the fonts and presentation (obviously some overlaps needs to be polished for publication, but otherwise great look)

2: If I am not mistaken the Cornets appear before the Trumpets in score order.

3: The Tymp. rolls I do not think require a tie if they are notated as rolled (check on this)

4: I assume the whole score is in C and not yet transposed; therefore the First Trumpet Parts seem quite challenging (I hope they're good players), especially with the higher notes at the end.

5: Finally, as a Trumpet player myself, I have typically noticed that the Cornet parts (if there are also trumpet parts) are more active melodically than the Trumpet parts (which serve more a rhythmic function). In this regard, typically there are Cornets 1, 2 & 3 and Trumpets 1 & 2, the reverse of what you have here. I find it odd the Cornets do not play as much as the Trumpets. Remember, the Cornet has a slightly sweeter sound than the Trumpets and this is why traditionally it has been used more as a melodic instrument. Will these players actually use Cornets or will they—as is commonly done—simply use trumpets regardless?

Anyway, hope my comments help.

Good Luck with it!
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