Our Technology
Sibelius

We use Sibelius to produce the highest quality scores and parts with the greatest range of flexibility and compatibility.

Sibeliusí optical music recognition technology (PhotoScore)can generate editable files from printed originals, saving time and money. 

Sibeliusí web plug-in (Scorch) allows scores to be viewed and heard online. 

Sibelius reads most other music notation formats, including Finale, so you do not need to own Sibelius to provide us with digital files.

With Sibelius, we can offer custom layouts, staves, tablatures, fonts, symbols, graphic elements,... you name it, we can do it. 

Hand-Copying

Many professional musicians still prefer to read from professionally hand-copied parts.  While this may seem counter-intuitive, today, there are many reasons why it may be more appropriate for your music to be copied by hand. 

Especially for avant-garde chamber music and for jazz charts, intelligibility and clarity can be higher with hand-produced sheet music than with computer-generated sheet music.When musicians are used to the look and feel of manuscript, rehearsal time can be saved by providing them with what they expect.

Hand-copied parts and scores are printed from high-quality scans. We also convert the scans to pdf format so your hand-copied scores can be viewed on-line.

Print Options

• High-quality, camera-ready originals suitable for duplication or publication

• Printed and electronic proofs

• Color Printing

• Archival inks

• Acid-free archival papers

• Paper sizes up to 17” x 22”, including all European formats and custom sizes

We deliver the following
electronic file formats:

• Sibelius

• Scorch (allows scores to be viewed and played on the Web)

• Pdf (for viewing on the Web, or print-ready files for publishers)

We accept the following
electronic file formats:

• Sibelius, Finale, MIDI

Binding options

Unlike your local copy shop, we ensure your bound scores and parts look professional and open flat. We offer the following options:

• Plastic comb binding
Low-cost option, common in copy shops.
Music opens flat.
Good for parts.

• Plastic coil binding
More durable than comb binds.
Music opens flat and won't tear.
Recommended for parts and conductor's score.

• Zip binding
Looks and lasts like plastic coil.
Easily re-opened for replacement of pages.
A good option for parts and working scores.

• Stapled folios
Lowest cost, durable and professional.
Recommended for choral scores and reference scores. Page sizes up to 12" wide.

• Hand-sewn folios
The most durable binding.
Good for oversize scores.

• Hand-made book
Combine hand-sewn folios with a book binding.
Good for large scores, such as operas.