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Avid Sibelius 7 Academic is the full, regular version of Steinberg Sibelius 7 at a reduced price for educators and students who want to experience all that Sibelius' flagship software has to offer. Proof of status at time of purchase is required.

The latest generation of 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. With all these advancements and many more, Sibelius 7 is a fast, smart, easy way to write music.

The academic version includes four years of complimentary upgrades, so students can stay up to date throughout their studies.

Sibelius 7 Academic Student Features:

Task-oriented user interface
Professional sound library
Native 64-bit support
Text and typography enhancements
Compose and edit
Play, perform, and share

Sibelius 7 Academic Student Specifications:

System requirements
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

Academic eligibilty requirements
University and college students — students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study.

Secondary school students — students enrolled at an accredited public or private secondary school providing full-time instruction

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

Proof of eligibility
Secondary students—Evidence of current enrollment at a public or private secondary school. This includes one of the following:

Copy of a student ID card containing student name, school name, and dated for the current academic year
Copy of a report card, a tuition statement, or a letter from the school administration that confirms the student’s enrollment status. All documentation must contain the school, district, or Local Authority name, student’s name, and a date reflecting the current academic year.

Higher Education students—Evidence of current enrollment at a public or private post-secondary/tertiary degree-granting academic institution, including government-accredited Avid Authorized Training Partners. This includes one of the following:
Copy of a student ID card containing student name, school name, and dated for the current academic term
Copy of a tuition statement or course bill that includes the school’s logo or seal, the student’s name, and the current date/academic term
An official letter from the registrar of the school, including the student’s name, the school name, and the current date/academic term
A copy of a student schedule including the student’s name, the school name, and the current date/academic term
A copy of a grade report statement or transcript including the student’s name, the school name, and the current date/academic term
Screen captures from school websites may be accepted in lieu of official documentation if the student’s name, school name, and valid date are clearly visible. Acceptance is at the sole discretion of Avid.

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.3 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.3 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 local/state government that recognizes the family’s intent to homeschool

Footnotes
Avid Academic Individual and Student pricing is not available in embargoed countries: Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Libya, Sudan, and Syria.
Applies to single purchases only of a specific product or a bundled product.
Elementary/Primary students do not qualify for student discounts/pricing.
Students taking courses at non-government accredited career/vocational schools do not qualify to purchase Avid Academic Products.
For Higher Education Students, “current” is defined as within the last six months.
All documentation confirming employment of faculty/staff must be dated within the last six months.University and college students — students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study.
Secondary school students — students enrolled at an accredited public or private secondary school providing full-time instruction
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