Whether you are writing for a middle school ensemble or a developing high school band, having a solid Grade 3 Concert Band Template is the ultimate secret to finishing scores faster. In this walkthrough, I’ll show you how to build a professional, standardized template in Dorico Pro from the ground up. We will focus on proper instrumentation for Grade 3 repertoire, specific engraving rules for educational publishing, and setting up your "Flows" and "Layouts" so you never have to waste time on repetitive formatting again. 🕒 What You’ll Learn: Instrumentation: Adding the specific woodwind, brass, and percussion sections standard for Grade 3 (including common doublings and optional parts). Engraving Options: Adjusting staff sizes, note spacing, and font choices for maximum readability. Page Templates: Customizing headers, rehearsal marks, and measure numbers to meet industry standards. Saving as a Project Template: How to export your setup for use in every future project. 🎼 Why a Grade 3 Template? In the world of educational music publishing, consistency is king. A dedicated Grade 3 template ensures that your ranges are appropriate, your percussion layouts are clear, and your score looks exactly like what a band director expects to see on their podium. Resources Mentioned in this Video: Download my finished template: https://www.bradhartmanmusic.com/dorico-templates Gear I Use: Software: Steinberg Dorico Pro 6 MIDI Controller: KORG Triton Extreme Sample Libraries: NotePerformer Connect with me: 📸 Instagram: @bradhartmanmusic 🌐 Website: www.bradhartmanmusic.com #Dorico #MusicNotation #ConcertBand #Composer #MusicTeacher #DoricoTutorial #Arranging