You raise some interesting points. Unfortunately, they are probably too esoteric (being focused more on choral technique) for the needs of the Finale list, other than to mention that lyric diction notation is a complicated topic that requires considerable experience as a singer, composer, conductor and engraver to assure that the needs of the singer are being met. IMHO if the composer does not know what the singer is doing, then the composer should not be writing for the voice.
Of course. And the same can be said for bowing string parts, writing well for harp, and giving organ registrations. A general musical education is not enough preparation for these and other very specific and very technical matters.
John
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