Heads up: Page numbers and headers
In music scores and parts, page numbers and headers are some of the most underappreciated and overlooked elements of what appears on the page. When you stop to think about it, it's no mystery why that's the case.
The Musical Instrument Museum is a sound visit
A review and chronology of a visit to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a thoroughly enjoyable experience for anyone, from the music neophyte to the most credentialed professional musician.
Elaine Gould to retire as Senior Music Editor at Faber; applicants sought for managing editor
Elaine Gould, senior music editor at Faber Music and author of the music notation reference Behind Bars, will retire at the end of September 2023. As a result, Faber has announced that the company will be hiring for the role of managing editor in contemporary music.
The Nepomuk text font: it takes a certain type
Nepomuk is a text font inspired by the type commonly found in music plate engraving from the late 19th to the mid 20th-century. It's available on Notation Central. Learn all about its origins and design.
Using Dorico’s flows and condensing features to prepare Handel’s Messiah
How many versions of Handel's Messiah are there? It's hard to say, but by using Dorico's flows and condensing features, it's possible to prepare a version to suit your particular performance.
