Ensembles

You can define a custom ensemble that can be selected whenever you begin a new score with the Setup Wizard. You might use this feature if, for example, you regularly compose for an ensemble that uses unique instrumentation.

To create a document using an ensemble

  1. Choose File > New > Document With Setup Wizard. The Document Setup Wizard - Select an Ensemble and Document Style dialog box appears.
  2. Choose an option under the Select an Ensemble list.
  3. Click Next. The instrumentation of the selected ensemble appears in the right column. Use the lists on the left with the Add, Remove, and Up and Down arrows to make adjustments to your ensemble, if needed.
  4. Click Next and complete the Setup Wizard. A new document opens with your ensemble's instrumentation.

To create a document using an ensemble

  1. Choose File > New > Document With Setup Wizard. The Document Setup Wizard - Select an Ensemble and Document Style dialog box appears.
  2. Choose Create New Ensemble or select an existing ensemble with similar desired instrumentation under Select an Ensemble.
  3. Click Next. The Document Setup Wizard - Select Instrument(s) dialog box appears.
  4. Use the lists on the left with the Add, Remove, and Up and Down arrows to make adjustments to your ensemble.
  5. Click Save as New Ensemble. The Save Ensemble dialog box appears.
  6. Name the ensemble and click OK.
  7. Click Next and complete the Setup Wizard. A new document opens with your custom ensemble's instrumentation.

See also:

Reusing document settings