Well, it's been a long time in the preparation stage, but today I finally have enough scores to start advertising my new edition.
I have always thought that the music copy that players were subjected to were bad, if not almost illegible. Publishers have no interest in re-engraving their hire material and have the attitude 'If you can somehow play from it, it can't be that bad'. This lazy, thoughtless attitude is simply not good enough in the 21st century!
To that end I have started a major project to re-engrave major scores into Sibelius, which will be available for hire or sale.
These fall into 2 categories (at the moment) :-
1. Symphonic repertoire.
2. Opera arias
The present catalogue can be seen on my website. This will be updated regularly as new titles are added.
www.wmpsmusic.com
I am particularly pleased with the ever increasing catalogue of opera arias, as these scores/parts are, by and large, in the worst condition. Never again should the musicians groan with dread when they see an 'Opera Gala' night approaching. These parts will be a joy to play from.
I also intend to add a 'Viennese' section in due course, with waltzes, polkas etc.
Please take a look and leave feedback and suggestions (real ones!) for new repertoire.
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