Howdy folks,
Does anyone know the differences in notation between an "orchestral score" and a "bound conductors score"?
Some visuals could also really help.
Thanks!
I think "bound" in "bound conductors score" just means that the sheets are bound as opposed to loose (probably ring-bound for practical reason). Other than that, I have no idea.
I enrolled at the University of Minnesota to become a symphony conductor, so i have an idea what you're talking about....
The orchestral score is the general staff sheet that shows the entire music for all the parts at each measure, like something you'd find at a music shop or study in Music Appreciation. The conductor uses a different score that shows more detailed notes for play and orchestral management. As the previous post mentioned, it is bound, but it's organized in a way that makes it easier for him to not only direct the orchestra, but also to prepare him mentally for upcoming part/notational/player changes. I don't have any examples to show you, but i can say that the general population is not going to get their hands on the conductor's score (any more than they would an actor's sitcom script), unless they run across it on eBay or at a yard sale. They do tend to be more valuable than regular scores, but not as much as original manuscripts....
My fiancee thinks that there might also be something different about the ordering of the instruments (perhaps the wind instruments) - she'll check in her music encyclopaedias, and then I'll edit this post. :)
You have an Awesome fiance' ;).