Help:Editing

From Program Notes

Contents 1 Introduction 2 If an Article Already Exists 3 If an Article Does Not Exist 4 If an Article Already Exists, But in a Different Form 5 Formatting 6 Accuracy Disputes 7 See Also

[edit] Introduction

It's easy to submit new program notes. First, look for the composition or stage production in one of the main categories listed on the Main Page or search for the full title. If the composition or stage production does not exist in our database, the title that you searched for will be the title of the new article.

[edit] If an Article Already Exists

Select the title from the search results, then simply click on the green "edit" button towards the top of the page, use the horizontal line button in the formatting toolbar to separate your program note from the previous one, enter your program note and attach your signature to the end by using the signature button in the formatting toolbar (this will end your program note with your user name and a time/date stamp). For example, see The Invincible Eagle.

[edit] If an Article Does Not Exist

If you searched for the full title of the composition or stage production, select the "create this page" link from the top of the search results.

Once the editing interface appears, enter your program note, attach your signature to the end by using the signature button in the formatting toolbar (this will end your program note with your user name and a time/date stamp), and enter your program note's categories in the following format:

[[Category:Name]]

Your program note should be entered into at least one of the following categories:

• Chamber Ensemble - Compositions for Chamber Ensemble (small ensembles, quartets, duets, etc.)
• Choir - Compositions for Choir
• Jazz - Compositions for Jazz Ensemble (Jazz band, combo, etc.)
• Orchestra - Compositions for Orchestra
• Solo - Compositions for Solo Instrument (with or without accompaniment)
• Wind Ensemble - Compositions for Wind Ensemble

If your program note cannot be categorized under one of the pre-existing main categories, please create a new category by including it as mentioned above. For example, new categories may need to be created to accommodate program notes for plays, sketches, musicals, or operas.

It is also recommended that you include the composer or writer as one of the categories. For example, a program note for a symphony by Beethoven may have this for a category tag:

[[Category:Orchestra]]
[[Category:Ludwig van Beethoven]]

If the composition is for more than one ensemble, include each ensemble as a category. For example, the program note for Mozart's Requiem in D Minor has this for a category tag:

[[Category:Choir]]
[[Category:Orchestra]]
[[Category:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart]]

If one of the category links is red, that means that you have created a new category. Please click on the red category link and enter a short description for the category. For example, if the new category is for a composer, you may use "Compositions by John Philip Sousa (1854 - 1932)" or "Compositions by Ira Hearshen (b. 1948)".

[edit] If an Article Already Exists, But in a Different Form

If an article for a composition or stage production already exists, but is for a different ensemble or by a different composer or writer than the one that your program note is for, search for the title with additional identifying information enclosed in parenthesis, and follow the steps above to create a new article based on this descriptive title. For example: "O Magnum Mysterium (Wind Ensemble)", "Agnus Dei (Barber)", "Amazing Grace (Wind Ensemble, Ticheli)" and "Sanctus in D Major (BWV 238)".

[edit] Formatting

You can use the formatting toolbar for most of your formatting needs.

• : Bold Text
  • You will see '''Bold Text''' which will produce Bold Text.
• : Italic Text
  • You will see ''Italic Text'' which will produce Italic Text.
• : Internal Link
  • You will see [[The Claremont Winds]] which will produce The Claremont Winds.
• : External Link
  • You will see [http://www.claremontwinds.org/ The Claremont Winds] which will produce The Claremont Winds.
• : "Level 2" Headline
  • You will see == Headline == which will produce a dividing headline within the page, titled "Headline". (use sparingly)
• : Ignore Wiki Formatting
  • You will see <nowiki>[[The Claremont Winds]]</nowiki> which will produce [[The Claremont Winds]].
• : Your Signature
  • You will see --~~~~ which will produce a signature with your user name and a time/date stamp. See Wikia's Signature Help Page for more information.
• : Horizontal Line (divider)
  • You will see ---- which will produce a long horizontal line or divider.

You can always use the "Show preview" button to preview your formatting before saving your program note. See Wikia's Tutorial for additional formatting functions.

[edit] Accuracy Disputes

If you believe a program note to be factually inaccurate, please state your claim and evidence on the corresponding "discussion" tab. Do not edit the program note in question. The system administrator will make every attempt to contact and forward your claim to the original author. The program note in question will be deleted if the original author does not return to either change or defend the program note in a sufficient amount of time.

[edit] See Also

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