> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf
> Of Ryan Beard
>
> In answer to your question of whether to combine wind
> parts, I would give a definite "it depends."
>
> Yes, French publishers, particularly Durand et Cie.
> follow this style. As a performer, I think it helps
> sight reading, since you can follow the other part if
> you have a rest. If you know that your piece will have
> limited rehearsal time (as is the mostly the case) I
> would probably combine parts.

I think you're much better off including proper cues in all parts.

> I agree with Robert regarding using separate staves
> unless the music is extremely easy, like the horn
> parts to a march.

Robert's first preference was separate parts.

> I'd be interested to know what you eventually decide
> on.

No decision to be made; I always have and will continue to make separate
parts for everything except possibly percussion, which is something of a
special case.  I was just interested in canvassing other viewpoints.

-Lee


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