In no particular order, some common issues include:

• Rhythmic grouping/beaming
• Transpose Parts
• Accidentals/Enharmonics — especially in parts for transposing instruments.
• Tempo value for compound time
• Woodwinds and Brass — Condense into shared staves according to guidelines:
  • Indicate players for woodwinds and brass on shared staves. E.g. “1.” for when flute 1 is playing, “a2” when flute 1 and 2 are in unison.
  • If parts between shared staves are complex, divide them.
• Indicate “div.” for divided string sections
  • Use “unis.” to end divisi
• Indicate clearly on the score if it is a Concert score (”in C”) or a Transposed score.
• Account for all dynamics and articulations. Hairpins generally must have a dynamic at the end.
• Avoid having tempo and meter changes at page turns. Recommend 4 measures per page.
  • Use a double bar line for tempo changes, meter changes, and key changes.
• Fermatas are in the same metric position for all instruments. For example, if the fermata is on beat 3, players who have a whole note rest for that measure should show a half note rest, then a quarter note rest with the fermata.
• Metronome markings and other tempo text should be above both the top staff and the strings.
• Include title page with instrument list and duration.
• Use frequent rehearsal letters
• Page Turns
• Printing to PDF —- make sure it does not change the size of the paper
• Consider range of individual timpani