My two cents as a long-time Orchestra Librarian:
Concertmasters ALWAYS change bowings. Printed bowings in orchestra parts
will inevitably be scribbled out or pencilled over, making a messy, less
legible part. Except for places where you want a specific dynamic or
expressive effect, DON'T print bo
Dear David,
One thing I've noticed about string players (all players actually) is
that whatever you mark in with the 'printed word' or 'symbol', they will
surely mark in again in pencilonly much larger! This goes with all
the usual bowings, sordini, etc., etc. This does make sense from thei
