Sibelius Scanning and MIDI files
Friday 27 May

presented by Katie Wardrobe

Do you have a shelf full of scores that you’d like to arrange for your students to play? With Photoscore Lite (which comes free with Sibelius), you can scan scores directly into Sibelius where you can rearrange them.  For instance, take a Bach chorale and rearrange it for brass ensemble, or transform a viola part into a 3rd violin part.  Or perhaps you have a MIDI file of a favourite song you’ve downloaded that you would like to use as a basis for band arrangement?  Sibelius allows you to open MIDI files directly and will interpret each instrumental part as a separate stave.  Scanning music or opening MIDI files are great ways to get notes into Sibelius quickly – once you know a few tricks.  This hands-on workshop will cover tips for importing the song, cleaning up the notation, changing instrumentation and transposing parts to create quick arrangements in Sibelius.

Although this session is designed for both new and experienced users, a basic knowledge of Sibelius will help you get the most out of the day.

Things you MUST bring:

• Your laptop with any version of Sibelius (or you can download the demo version here: http://www.sibelius.com/cgi-bin/download/get.pl?com=sh&prod=sibdemo
• A Full-size computer keyboard (with numerical keypad) that plugs into your laptop’s USB port.  Borrow one from your school for the day or purchase one for around $20 from places like Dick Smith, Harvey Norman or Officeworks
• A mouse

MIDI keyboards will be available to use on the day.
COST
$130.00 (members)
$190.00 (non-members)
TIME
9.30am – 3.30pm
VENUE
Statewide Resources Centre
150 Palmerston Street, Carlton
Melway reference — Map 2B:H6

Booking essential
Lunch is provided
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