Sibelius 7 Academic Edition (Teachers & Schools only)
The latest generation of the world’s best-selling music notation software, Avid Sibelius 7 is sophisticated enough to meet the demands of top composers, arrangers, and publishers, yet simple enough for beginners and students. Work quickly with the brand-new, task-oriented user interface. Experience your scores in stunning clarity with the exclusive, professional-quality sound library. Collaborate more easily thanks to full MusicXML interchange support and other sharing options. And view beautiful, print-quality scores with advanced typography and graphics support. Designed by musicians for musicians, Sibelius 7 is the fastest, smartest, easiest way to write music. You can even take your scores on the go with the Avid Scorch app for iPad.
- Task-oriented user interface > easily progress through all the steps of creating a score
- Professional-quality, 38 GB sound library > enjoy ultra-realistic playback
- Native 64-bit support > work faster, with more virtual instruments and effects, than ever before
- Optimized for single monitor use > ideal for classrooms, laptops, and more
- Text and typography enhancements > take advantage of the latest OpenType fonts
- Graphics import and export > build complex layouts for publishing, creating teaching materials, and more
WHO CAN PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT
Educational Institutes - government accredited public or private primary or secondary schools, universities or colleges (including community, junior, or vocational college)
Faculty and staff — teachers and staff employed by an accredited secondary school, public, or private university or college
Homeschooled students and their teachers — students and teachers as defined by state homeschooling regulations
REQUIRED PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY
Teachers, Faculty and Staff—Evidence of current employment at a public or private primary, secondary, or degree granting post-secondary/tertiary academic institution, or at an Avid Learning Partner. This includes one of the following:
- A copy of a faculty or staff paycheck stub that includes employee name and employer (school) name
- Employer’s written confirmation on school letterhead or certificate of employment
Homeschool teacher—Evidence of status as a homeschool teacher. This includes one of the following:
- A current copy of a Homeschool Membership Association card
- A current copy of a curriculum receipt or any official documentation issued by the state government that recognizes the family’s intent to homeschool
Minimum requirements for Sibelius 7 software only
Windows: Windows Vista SP2 with the Platform Update Pack or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later, 1 GB+ RAM, 750 MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive.
Mac: Mac OS X 10.6.7 or later, Mac OS X 10.7, 1 GB+ RAM, 750 MB hard disk space, DVD-ROM drive.
Recommendations for Sibelius 7 Sounds sample library*
Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo (or equivalent) or better, 4 GB+ total physical RAM, 40 GB total hard disk space (7200 rpm or faster drive recommended; SSD preferable), ASIO-compatible soundcard.
Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or better, 4 GB+ total physical RAM, 40 GB total hard disk space (7200 rpm or faster drive recommended; SSD preferable).
* You can use Sibelius 7 Sounds if your computer doesn't meet the recommended requirements, but you may find that you cannot use as many sounds simultaneously, and that sounds take a long time to load.
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