Top Reasons to Get

Sibelius for Education

The fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music

The world’s best-selling music notation software, Avid® Sibelius® combines the
Starting at
sophistication demanded by top composers, arrangers, and publishers with a
simplicity that’s ideal for students. If you’re a student learning to write music or an
$8.25/month
educator who wants your students to succeed, here are eight reasons why you’ll
want the new Sibelius.

1. Access Sibelius in more ways than ever 5. Experience 64-bit performance

You now have more choice in how you acquire and Sibelius is the ideal choice for musicians looking to
use Sibelius. Purchase and own the software with a unleash the full potential of their 64-bit operating systems.
Sibelius for Education perpetual license. Access Sibelius With full VST and Audio Unit compatibility, you can
only when you need it through a low-cost monthly or load much larger and more realistic sound libraries.
annual subscription. Or get started with Sibelius | First,
an entry-level, more affordable version of Sibelius. 6. Start teaching now
And with the new Avid upgrade plan included, you The Worksheet Creator frees up hours of time with its
now get access to more frequent Sibelius upgrades comprehensive range of ready-made teaching
throughout the year for no additional charge. materials—over 1,700 worksheets, projects, exercises,
songs, instrumental pieces, lyrics, posters, reference
2. Compose faster materials, and other resources are included.
Sibelius features task-focused tabs that lead you through Instructors can customize them or create their own
the process of creating a score from start to finish. Unique worksheets using the included blank templates.
features such as Magnetic Layout and Dynamic Parts
simplify and speed up the process of adjusting 7. Control your classroom
layouts and creating parts, saving countless hours. Plus, A single, simple Classroom Control window shows
the new Timecode window makes navigating large you every running copy of Sibelius, as well as each
scores a snap. student’s user name. Freeze students’ programs to keep
their attention. Get a copy of the score each student is
3. Get professional-quality sound working on—or send a score to any student, or to all of
Hear every nuance of your composition with the them at once. Prompt students to save a version of their
included 36 GB Sibelius Sounds library, featuring scores with the Versions feature to track their progress.
a specially recorded symphony orchestra, rock and And it’s all password protected for complete security.
pop instruments, and more. And hear your score
the way you intended it to be heard with Espressivo 8. Get special academic pricing
2.0 providing total control over the rhythmic feel. Avid offers special pricing for academic institutions,
teachers, and students, starting at just $8.25
4. Collaborate and share your scores a month for a subscription, or own Sibelius for
Easily collaborate with others by sharing Sibelius files over $299. You get all of the same tools the pros use
email or through MusicXML. Record audio from Sibelius to jumpstart careers at a fraction of the price.
to Pro Tools® and other DAWs for further collaboration
using ReWire. And share your scores with the world on
ScoreExchange.com, YouTube, Facebook, and SoundCloud.

Learn more about Avid in Education

Visit www.avid.com/education for information, education eligibility requirements, videos, trial downloads, and more.
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