RE: [Finale] String Orchestra Parts layout

2009-11-25 Thread Patrick Sheehan
Ryan, better to have two separate parts, just like Violin I Violin II. The less to look at and process, the better. Patrick J. M. Sheehan Music Director, Instructor: Woodlawn Arts Academy P. S. Music Host: The Saturday Night Blues on 89.5 WNIJ-FM, 9pm - 12am (CST) WNIJ.org 1-815-973-2317 (m)

Re: [Finale] String Orchestra Parts layout

2009-11-25 Thread Randolph Peters
In general, you DO want to have SEPARATE cello parts rather than two staves per system. There will be too much page turning and visual confusion otherwise. Here are some exceptions: 1) If the extra cello part is different only a few measures here or there, you could do one part with the