Frequently Asked Questions
These pages refer solely to the upgrade from Sibelius 1.x, 2.x, 3.x and 4.x to Sibelius 5. Please refer to the FAQ relating to the more recent upgrade to Sibelius 6.
What's new for education
Summary of what's new in Sibelius 5
Capture, use and re-use snippets
A new, clearer way of viewing music
150+ high-quality built-in sounds
Mix and match from different libraries
Instrumental parts made even easier
Flexible page layout and numbering
New fonts and plug-ins
Over forty other improvements
Maximise access for your students
Questions about the upgrade
What the press are saying
“A revelation... Sibelius 5 may well be the best piece of software I have ever
reviewed.”
Overall rating: 10/10
ICT for Education magazine
“Sequencer? Score notator? Sound Library? Sibelius 5 is an excellent educational tool, brimming with useful resources.”
Hugh John, Education Guardian
“This wonderful music notation program just keeps on advancing.”
Classroom Music magazine
“For a teacher this program is a dream come true.... Composer, performer, teacher or student, there will be something in Sibelius 5 to delight the musician in you.”
Overall rating: 4.5/5
PC Advisor Magazine
“These fantastic new features make Sibelius 5 well worth the investment for composers, teachers and musicians alike.”
Muso Magazine
"The Ideas Hub is well-implemented and should prove popular with teachers as a means of kick-starting the composition process... 
The audio engine is well worth the upgrade price alone"
Overall rating: 9/10
Music Tech magazine
