Copyist & Engraver
Professional music copying, engraving, typesetting, part preparation, proofreading, score re-creation, transcription and transposition services.
 
Ryan's careful, accurate project management, unmatched expertise, along with a studio equipped with industry leading technology, ensures an efficient service, impeccable professional quality and overall client satisfaction - exactly to your technical requirements and deadline. Where required, publisher house styles are strictly adhered to.
 
Ryan has used the Sibelius music notation software since 1999 and has tutored on it at university level for several years. As a copyist he has produced music for orchestras, choirs, contemporary ensembles, chamber ensembles, wind orchestras, brass bands, film scoring and similar recording sessions, and with a growing client list, his experience is in most cases unmatched.
 
No job is too large or too small. Work at short notice or with tight deadlines is welcome.
 
All work is rendered in Sibelius, version 5.2, using carefully customised house styles and layouts.
Services
  • Professional music typesetting from handwritten manuscripts and scores.
  • Creation and typesetting of scores from MIDI files.
  • Copying / engraving of scores for publishing and performance.
  • Instrumental part extraction and production.
  • Detailed proofreading of scores and parts.
  • Piano reductions from scores.
  • Transposition to a different key, or to suit a specific instrument or vocal range.
  • Re-creation of scores from orchestral parts (including re-orchestration of any lost parts).
  • Music examples created specifically for use in documents, presentations and publications.
  • Copyist for session work, providing on-demand parts and charts.
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    Speciality is digital output, although complete physical production also available on high quality paper and high resolution printing.
     
    The following file formats are preferred for output: Sibelius, Post Script, Encapsulated Post Script, TIFF, PDF. File encryption available.
     
    All score and parts are carefully proofread to ensure 100% accuracy and efficiency.
    Samples
    PDF samples of previous work. A hard copy portfolio is available on request.
     
    Contemporary Notation String Quartet
    Short Music Examples Set For Publication
    Large Contemporary Ensemble
    Orchestral Score
    Part Preparation
    Percussion and Piano Score
    Small Contemporary Ensemble with Voice
    Pricing
    Below is an indication of pricing for various projects. For urgent work, an extra fee will apply which can be discussed on enquiry. Special projects may require a different payment scheme.
     
  • Copying & engraving - a rate between NZ$0.80 and NZ$1.20 is charged per bar (number of bars multiplied by number of instruments) depending on the musical complexity.
  • Transcribing - Rate increases to around NZ$1.40 per bar, depending on the complexity.
  • For a full set of orchestral parts, one set fee is charged.
  • Editing, proofreading and on site copying work is charged per hour.
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    What the cost covers?
     
  • Note entry in Sibelius notation software
  • Entry of lyrics, dynamics, tempos, and all other text and symbols
  • Score editing
  • Score formatting
  • Part extraction
  • Part formatting and full proofreading
  • Creation of PDF files as proofs
  • Corrections to engraving errors and any minor alterations
  • Creation of PDF and / or graphic files as final product
  • Inclusion of Sibelius files if requested
  • Emailing of final product or posting on the web for you to download and print at any time
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    What the costs do not cover?
     
  • Major additions and changes from original submission
  • Printing and binding costs (if printed scores & parts are required)
  • Postage of scores and CD containing all files if required
  • Audio recording of MIDI realisation or "mock-up"
    • Studio
    MacBook Pro  |  Mac OS X 10.5.5  |  2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo  |  2GB RAM
    Sibelius 5.2.5  |  Logic Pro 8.0.2  |  Soundtrack Pro 2.0.2  |  MainStage 1.0.2  |  Quicktime Pro 7.5.5
    M-Audio Key Station 49e  |  M-Audio Transit USB  |  Behringer Eurorack UB1204FX-PRO
    Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones  |  2x Macpower Pleiades 250GB External Hard Drives
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