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Sibelius 4 Tips For the Ensemble Director Tom Rudolph, presenter www.tomrudolph.com Email: [email protected] 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” provisions www.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 Software, Hardware, Books • SoundTree 800-963-8733 www.soundtree.com • J.W. Pepper 800-345-6296 www.jwpepper.com