Music preparation can mean copying or engraving. What is the difference between a music copyist and a music engraver? Copyists work towards a single event, usually a recording session or performance, and engravers produce scores for publication. An engraver's work is far more detailed, as they produce the definitive score for a piece of music to strict publisher's standards.

As a music copyist I have prepared parts for orchestras, choirs, big bands, jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and film scoring and other recording session ensembles. I am an excellent music copyist and my work has the grace, clarity, and accuracy of professional engraving. I use both Sibelius and Finale. My scores and parts have been used by groups such as the Canberra Pops orchestra in Australia, recording studio ensembles, numerous school and university groups, the Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra in the Ukraine, and film scoring recording sessions.

My engraving experience came during my time at the Boston based music engraving company Notecraft, LLC. Notecraft's customers include publishers such as Hal Leonard, EMI Christian Music Group, Edition Peters, and MorningStar. Most of our engravings are distributed globally both in print and online. As part of the Notecraft team I contributed to many books such as Pat Metheny's "One Quiet Night," Jewel's "The Best Of," The Crowning Glory: New Descants for Church Choirs, Marilyn Manson's "Lest We Forget," and Velvet Revolver's "Contraband."

You may download examples of my copyist work below. If you would like to see hard copies of my engraving work please contact me.