Evaluating Scores
Compare several differing editions of a score:
Breakout Room 1: Béla Bartók Solo Sonata for Violin
Breakout Room 2: Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto
Some criteria for evaluation:
- How do these scores differ from one another?
- What is the intended audience or purpose of each edition?
- What are the editorial practices and principles of each score?
- Can you tell who edited the score and what their qualifications are?
Other questions you might consider, as time allows:
- How would you assess the copyright or fair use factors?
- Where might you look for other editions or sources?
