Thanks for the info. (The problem might just be a limitation of VB or Windows that I can't overcome.)

As for using different fonts, the big problem is that the program needs to calculate where to print the character in order for the notes to line up with the staff and each other. I have to make up a table of parameters for each character to ensure this happens properly, but a different font may need a different set of parameters.

Maybe not, I will just have to try a few and find out.
Also, different fonts may use different ascii codes for one printed character.

The program as currently released draws each character using arcs and lines, but some of the results are poor, especially the clef signs.