Sibelius 4 Tips For the Ensemble Director Tom Rudolph, presenter

Warm-ups and Exercises Create readiness exercises  Unison melodies (Option-Click to Copy)  Rhythm patterns (Use Properties options)  Use the Arrange feature to score for an entire ensemble (Band/Chorus/Orchestra) Custom warm-ups  Exercises  Text plug-ins - note names, fingerings, etc.  Scales and Arpeggios (via Plug-in)

Inputting Parts Type Letter Names Use MIDI Keyboard Scan parts  Requires a scanner Worksheets Repertoire Import MIDI Files 

Customizing Parts Re-orchestrate an existing arrangement  Re-pitch parts  Transpose  Replace missing instruments Simplify parts Add parts for the percussion section

Composing & Arranging Music Create chamber music such as duets, trios, and quartets  Use Worksheets Repertoire Use the Arrange feature Create original arrangements and compositions.  parts are an after thought with Dynamically linked parts

Worksheets & Flashcards Create worksheets, handouts, tests using Sibelius Worksheets Create your own theory workbook. Create custom Flash Cards

Practice Tool Mute parts for practice and demonstration. Save Audio files and burn CDs for practice. Save as Scorch and post on web sites.

Student Composition Take classes to the school computer lab or MIDI lab  theory exercises, scales Encourage students to compose original music  Sibelius Worksheets  Sibelius Notes

TIPS Train students to use software Learn scanning technology. Learn to use Sibelius: plug-ins; arranging; re-pitch, etc. Stay current with the most recent version - Sibelius 4 Join TI:ME

Copyright © Guidelines Don’t use notation software to “avoid purchase” Be aware of “fair use” provisions (copyright law) Public Domain is OK (75 years+) Arrange copyrighted works with permission (contact ASCAP/BMI)

The Equipment Computer (Mac or PC) MIDI Keyboard or Controller - optional but highly recommended Amplification

Reference Materials Books:  Coming in January, 2007: Sibelius the Complete Guide to Music Notation by Rudolph/Leonard (Hal Leonard Publishing)  Teaching Music with Technology Rudolph (GIA Publications)  Exploring Music Technology Williams/Webster (Schirmer)  Technology Strategies for Music Education (TI:ME/Hal Leonard)

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