Sibelius for Mac

Product snapshot

Sibelius is a professional-grade music notation application that helps composers and arrangers produce polished scores across many genres. Its toolset is designed for efficiency and accuracy, allowing users to produce publication-ready parts and full scores with relative ease.

Available score templates

• Orchestral layouts (full symphony and chamber orchestra)
• Grand-piano scores
• Wind-trio arrangements
• Choral and vocal ensembles
• Jazz band and combo setups

Input options and live capture

• External controllers and MIDI peripherals for hands-on entry and advanced control
• Typing directly with a computer keyboard for quick notation edits
• An on-screen virtual keypad for mouse-driven input
• Professional stage or studio keyboards for real-time performance capture

Sibelius also supports direct audio capture: you can record a vocal or instrument line inside the program and immediately play back your work to evaluate ideas and performances.

Distribution and earning tools

The software includes integrated features that let creators offer their scores for sale from within the application, simplifying the process of publishing and monetizing compositions. These tools reduce the steps between finishing a piece and making it available to buyers.

Alternative to consider

Finale — offered as a trial version — is a commonly recommended alternative worth testing if you want a different workflow or feature set before committing.