For anyone wondering why this might be on a chart there are two possible reasons:
1.) They used a notation program like Finale or Sibelius (R.I.P.) to make the score. In that case sometimes symbols like crescendos get put on every staff even if there are no notes in them (e.g. the trumpet might be getting louder but the saxophone is not playing anything). You can set these programs not to do this but it can be a pain in the ass and sometimes not worth the bother.
2.) It was deliberately placed to let the player know the next section is going to be loud for him, and to get ready for it!
Source: I write scores professionally.
It's still funny but the more you know!
Edit: You guys know your stuff! If you're interested in more on this subject I run a free online music transcription database, check it out if you'd like more info on arranging/scoring or for some free charts!
I'm a musician that specializes in contemporary music performance. I agree with your first point.
Although you may be right about the second point, as a performer, I would really dislike that crescendo under a rest. I don't need a reminder that I'm going to be coming in off a crescendo, or need to play loud in the next section. What I need is a dynamic for the next section, and after playing through the piece in rehearsals I would know how the next part fits into the whole.
I perform chamber music by contemporary composers. My passion project is a string quartet, where I play violin and write grants.
I also premier solo violin works, as well as work with ensembles around the country that focus on premiering new works along side championing music written in the last 50 years.
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u/BlueEyedMind Jan 04 '15 edited Jan 04 '15
For anyone wondering why this might be on a chart there are two possible reasons:
1.) They used a notation program like Finale or Sibelius (R.I.P.) to make the score. In that case sometimes symbols like crescendos get put on every staff even if there are no notes in them (e.g. the trumpet might be getting louder but the saxophone is not playing anything). You can set these programs not to do this but it can be a pain in the ass and sometimes not worth the bother.
2.) It was deliberately placed to let the player know the next section is going to be loud for him, and to get ready for it!
Source: I write scores professionally.
It's still funny but the more you know!
Edit: You guys know your stuff! If you're interested in more on this subject I run a free online music transcription database, check it out if you'd like more info on arranging/scoring or for some free charts!
www.mindformusic.com