Crescendo and decrescendo above the staff?

[Hendrik Hoeth]

Hi,

I'm writing some music for choir at the moment, and I'd like to have the
signs for \> \! and \< \! above the staff, so that they don't interfere
with the lyrics. Is this possible somehow? Thanks a lot,

Hendrik

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Hendrik Hoeth
Canada Dormitory 50/5/1
Technion City
Haifa 32000, ISRAEL