I just finished composing a piece yesterday, give it a listen if you have time! Sorry for giving a link to MS, I haven’t uploaded it anywhere else yet 
(Dorico Pro and NP)
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Not sure where to begin. Excellent! Such a great composition, and a fantastic orchestration. I’m not sure how it works with Dorico, but I’d say that it needs some mastering (it’s not loud enough). Does Dorico allow you to select the sample library?
All minor points. You’ve written something that really makes use of the full orchestra.
Congratulations!
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Listened to it three or four more times. You are not an amateur like the rest of us. I’m not going to try to analyze it, but I think I followed it! Just excellent. Wishing you the best.
I used noteperformer, as it says in the original post. And the volume may be simply a result of how I sampled it. I assume from your summary that you use Cubase; Dorico has all the same mixing and effects options, with full control over VST sample libraries and compatibility with Cubase Expression Maps.
Thanks 
Like, Early21, I have to say that this is very impressive indeed. Beyond anything with the recording, It’s a terrific composition. Are you writing orchestral scores as something for an orchestra’s repertoire, or hoping that a work like this gets used in film? I can imagine it being used in either context.
I’m not that knowledgeable in much of the repertoire along these lines, but some things reminded me a bit of Aaron Copland, and I hope you’ll take that as a compliment. Terrific stuff, and I look forward to hearing more of your work. It amazes me that something like this can be produced from what’s included in music libraries.
That being said, I would second Early’s idea that perhaps some mastering and/or EQ work could bring bits out even a bit more strongly and clearly, but the major thing I’ll respond to is the fact that you’ve produced a fine and worthy piece of music.
Good luck with what you’re hoping to do with your work.
John
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Actually, I produced this for a competition. I mainly write “for fun”, though. And yes, Aaron Copland was a big inspiration for this piece.
Thank you for listening, I can send you the score if you like.
(What kind of mastering? Like import a recording each part into a DAW and use automation to bring out certain instruments in different places? Or just improve the overall balance of the whole piece?)