sibelius

Installing Sibelius Ultimate

Where to find this software at Wellesley

Sibelius may be installed on student, faculty, and staff computers that are connected to the Wellesley College network. It is also available on classroom and computing lab computers. This application is controlled by a license manager and can only be used with an active connection to the Wellesley College Network (via VPN if off campus).

System Requirements

System requirements for various versions of Sibelius can be found onAvid's web site. We use Sibelius 8 (legacy version) as well as Sibelius Ultimate.

Install Sibelius

  1. Make sure your computer is on theWellesley network:
    useVPNif off campus, Wellesley Secure if on campus with Wi-Fi
  2. Copy the appropriate installer to your computer's desktop:
    1. Windows:
      1. Next to the Windows 10 Start IconStart Windows button, click where it says Type here to search
      2. Type (or copy/paste) \\academicstore.wellesley.edu\software
      3. PressEnter
    2. Mac:
      1. Open theFinder
      2. In the menus to the right of the Apple in the top left corner, selectGo
      3. SelectConnect to Server...
      4. Type (or copy/paste)smb://academicstore.wellesley.edu/software
    3. If prompted to log in , use wellesley\ in front of your Wellesley username , and use your regular Wellesley password
    4. Once connected, open thefacstaffstudentsand then theSibeliusfolder
    5. Open the folder for the version you will install (for example,2020.12)
    6. CopytheWindowsorMacfolder to your computer'sdesktop
    7. Wait until the copy is completed; the installer is large and may take several minutes
  3. Run the installer: open the Mac or Windows folder you just copied to your computer's desktop anddouble-click:Install Sibelius
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen:
  • If prompted with a security warning, clickRun(or whatever it's asking for to continue the installation)
  • If asked whether you want the program to make changes to your computer, clickYes(or whatever it's asking for to continue the installation)
  • 点击默认设置(除非你看到something you know you want to change)
  • Pleasebe patientwhile your software is being installed. This could take up to 10 minutes
  • When installation is complete,check the boxtoLaunch Sibelius, then clickFinish
  1. You may need to look for theWelcome to Sibelius from Avidwindow, as it may be hiding behind other windows on your screen.
  2. Check your computer'svolume, as Sibelius will play a loud melody when it launches.
  3. Click onSpecify License Serverand when asked for server details, type or copy/pasteLicManager6.wellesley.edu(as in License Manager #6)
    (Note: must be on the campus network for your computer to find the server; if still not found, try using wellesley.local instead of wellesley.edu).
  4. Sibelius plays aloud melodywhen successfully launched.
  5. After installing and making sure Sibelius runs,quit Sibelius, drag theinstallerto theTrash/Recycle Bin, and close all open windows