Music Preparation – Tunesmith Music

“Music preparation” is a general term for the various services involved in creating fantastic publisher-ready editions of your music, either from hand manuscript or existing music files. This can involve straight engraving (or copying), conversion from one platform to another, crisp, high quality excerpts, or any other form of editing involved with giving your music the best presentation possible! Check out a couple of the categories in this section and see what we have to author. If you have any questions or would like to see something specific, just shoot us an email or give us a call!

Testimonials

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Douglas Biggs and Tunesmith Music on two violin concerti, several works for choir and orchestra, and a number of chamber music works, each of which he’s delivered beautifully engraved scores and perfectly laid out parts. Doug has always delivered files on time and has provided reliable and expert feedback and advice on all things music notation whenever needed. He is the consummate professional and a pleasure to work with.

Kareem Roustom

Composer-in-residence emeritus with the Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen | the Grand Teton Music Festival | the Grant Park Music Festival

I have had the great pleasure of working with Dr. A. Douglas Biggs of Tunesmith Music off and on for the past twenty years. His music engraving work is nothing less than excellent. He knows the subtleties of music notation better than practically anyone I have encountered, and his attention to detail is extraordinary. The number of mistakes he makes is remarkably low. Arguably most importantly, he is a pleasure with whom to work. I dropped many a contractor in the past for copping an attitude. Doug is the opposite. He is a colleague and a friend. I highly recommend Doug.

Dr. Stanley M. Hoffman

E. C. Schirmer Music Publishing

Anyone looking for quality, consistent engravings should look no further than Tunesmith Music. Doug always delivers on time, makes any edits quickly, and clearly takes great care in his work. He has produced engravings for our scholarly choral publication for many years, and I appreciate his expertise and professionalism. Highly recommend.

Amanda Bumgarner

American Choral Directors Association Publications Editor | Choral Journal Editor

Douglas Biggs is skilled as a composer, music editor, and engraver. As a composer, his cycle of Thomas Merton texts is sensitive and beautiful; as an editor, he has done excellent work for me; as a music engraver, he is by far the most skillful and knowledgeable Music engraver I have worked with. In this capacity, he has worked with major composers and publishers; Finally, his friendly disposition and personality has made working together an enjoyable activity for many years. Let me say that I think he is most suitable for any jobs that require his skills.

Henry Mollicone

Professional Composer | Conductor | Pianist

I hired Douglas to prepare my music scores for publication, both orchestra and chamber music, make arrangements of orchestra music for different mediums and create files for proofreading purposes. He is an expert and the accuracy of his music copying cannot be better. He is always reliable, on time and flexible when changes need to be made. Highest recommendation.

Su Lian Tan

Su Lian Tan | Professional Composer and Flautist | Middlebury College Fletcher Professor of the Arts

Douglas Biggs is an amazing musician, composer and arranger. He has brought an extra zip to my compositions in his production of my works. He lifts my raw works from the manuscripts and gives them a stunning look, much to my delight! He is not timid in offering suggestions when he deems them necessary. He takes time to listen to you, thus offering another approach to what’s on paper. In short, he sets you thinking. Sometimes he will save you money if one follows his advice. I repeat that Doug gives you quality work. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him.

Hugh Goodridge

Professional Composer and Music Educator

I have worked with Douglas Biggs (Tunesmith Music) for over 15 years now. His music engraving is of the highest quality. Doug is prompt, professional and personable. I enjoy our daily communications. And, as an additional skill, Doug offers expertise in creating clever cover designs for scores when I request. Thus, he “goes the extra mile” for a top-rate music preparation.

Gwyneth Walker

Composer