Quick Bytes: “no budget” music technology

In the interviews you conducted with music teachers, many of you noted that cost and availability are an issue. For just a moment, I want to focus on the wealth of technology resources that are available for next to nothing. If I were running a music program, and I did not have any technology resources, [...]

For class: some Sibelius Shortcuts

We’ll be brushing up a score today (for actual publication on the web!). Here’s a suggested order and some specific keyboard shortcuts:
1. Check Score Info (under file menu).
2. Proof notes and rests, also make sure that ties are not slurs (hear an extra note).
3. Adjust Staff Size (Document Setup, under Layout menu or ⌘D).
Adjust System [...]

Finale Notepad

Finale NotePad is the free, entry-level program that allows you to perform basic notational tasks. You can get it here (you will need to create an account and password).
Because this program is free, and also runs on OS X and Windows, if you use it with your students you can be sure that most of [...]