I prefer measure 1 myself. Measure 2 implies a later entry IMHO. Jim Coull

Wiggy, I haven't installed 2011 yet so I don't have any first hand experience with the new installation process. However, I am curious as to how the new installation locations would benefit me as a...

"So maybe it actually is easier, now." For the record, I still think MM blew it with the new percussion mapping. However, I can accept someone saying they are better, but there is absolutely no way...

"(And please--no "horns should read key signatures" lectures!)" Motet, If you want to consider this a lecture, so be it, but if the music in question is for a contemporary American band, the horns...

The pickup measure is only two beats long so it it should be no problem. Assuming you are using the full blown Finale, set your meter to 3/2 and select a whole note as the duration of the pickup bar....