Sibelius 4 Tips

For the Ensemble Director

Tom Rudolph, presenterwww.tomrudolph.com

Email: terudolph@aol.com

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

www.classicalmidiarchives.com

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 www.ti-me.org

Copyright © Guidelines

• Don’t use notation software to “avoid purchase”

• Be aware of “fair use” provisionswww.menc.org (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)

Vendors

• SoundTree 800-963-8733 www.soundtree.com

• J.W. Pepper 800-345-6296 www.jwpepper.com

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