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  MASTER SCORES AND SCORE MARKINGS

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Mendelssohn Paulus - Sit / Stand Cues (PDF)

Britten Te Deum - Voicing Guide (PDF) 

Easy to read Britten Te Deum (PDF)
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MESSIAH - Dynamics Markings (PDF)

MESSIAH - Diction Guide (PDF)

MESSIAH - Sit / Stand Cues (Link to page)

MESSIAH - Note Value Changes and Cut-Offs by Voice Part:
(These are in addition to the above markings for dynamics and diction.)

     ALL VOICES:
          In Messiah No.12 at ms 37 and all similar (ms.53, ms72) occurrences 
       we will shorten “Peace” to an 8th note and 8th rest. The last note is full value!

     MESSIAH - Soprano Markings (PDF)

     MESSIAH - Alto Markings (PDF)  (now complete)

     MESSIAH - Tenor Markings (PDF)

     MESSIAH - Bass Markings (PDF)