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but I found once I had
overcome this challenge I
was able to produce and edit
scores at an incredible pace.
Sibelius stands above
e by AVID
can interact with each other
and ask questions should
they arise (http://www.avid.
com/avid-communities).
Sibelius is designed with
keyboard shortcuts for
almost anything you need
to edit your score to your
liking. As such, most of the
learning process derives
from learning each of these.
It took me a while to learn
and memorize the inputs,
its peers in its diversity.
The program comes with
a near limitless repertoire
of instruments to choose
from. The software allows
for composers to use any
combination of sounds
they desire, creating an
impressive amount of
freedom. AVID includes a
variety of formatting options
that ensure scores can be
legible and professional in
appearance. Diversity is also
seen in its playback system.
To ensure the best possible
sound quality, the program
comes with the ability to
download sound files for the
playback system. The sounds
contained in these files are
of a high quality and follow
instructions on the score.
Anything from dynamics,
expressive markings and even
velocity can be edited and
followed during playback.
This feature is useful in any
work-related or educational
fields, as composers gain an
understanding of what their
music is sounding like, and
gives direction on what could
be changed.
AVID includes a plethora
others without the need for
it to be performed, due to
the program’s sophisticated
playback system. In a church
setting this direct to MP3 or
video conversion is helpful
for music directors and
composers to enhance the
performers understanding of
the piece by allowing them to
hear it.
Anyone looking to
can receive significant price
reductions on subscriptions
and permanent licenses,
and other institutions may
receive discounts as well after
contacting AVID.
AVID has created a
purchase Sibelius has one
of two options. A monthly
subscription fee with a
one-year commitment can
be paid. Alternatively, a
permanent license can be
purchased. All subscriptions
and perpetual licenses come
with a one-year upgrade plan
and free software updates
for the first year. Add-ons to
the software can be bought
separately, as a package
together, or with a perpetual
license. The pricing is
affordable and provides good
value for the quality of the
product. AVID also includes
discounts on the software
for educational purposes.
Instructors and students both
software that exceeds
expectations on many fronts
with few shortcomings. It
has a learning curve, but
is never frustrating to use,
allows for rapid music
production, and contains a
truly exceptional amount of
customization. The pricing
is affordable and well worth
the package you receive.
I not only recommend
it to churches with staff
composers or performers,
but to anyone who is serious
about music composition. T
Collin Makariak is a
composition student at
Acadia University and
plays piano and sings
in the choir and with
the men’s quartet at
Wolfville Baptist Church,
in Wolfville, NS.
COLLIN’S REPORT
of choices when importing
and exporting different kinds
of files. The standard Sibelius
file can be formatted in MIDI,
XML, manuscript papers and
PDF. The program also allows
for users to export their files
to previous versions of the
software, meaning there are
little to no restrictions on
who you can share scores
with. Sibelius also provides
direct conversion of the
playback to an MP3 or video
file. This is particularly
useful for composers to
share their music with
ACCESSIBILITY
EFFICIENCY
DIVERSITY
QUALITY
OVERALL VALUE
Download the Layar App to listen to the first half of
Collin’s original two-piece Easter Composition, “The
Passion Suite”.
Read more about his composition process and hear
part two of “The Passion Suite” at www.tfwm.com/
sibelius-review.
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