Summary

Sibelius is a software used for music notation, composition, and arrangement. This article details how to install Sibelius on your personal devices.

Note: On USNH-managed computers, Sibelius may already be available to install from Company Portal (Windows) or Self Service (MacOS). If you do not see Sibelius on your managed computer, please submit a USNH Provided or Licensed Software support request with as much detail as possible.  Use the option for "Help with installing software/admin credentials".

 

How-To

Instructions

Step 1 - Connect to the repository for the installation files from UNH Sibelius. This folder is accessible to all UNH account holders, but you may have to login with your USNH username and password to gain access.

Step 2 - Open the Sibelius folder for the version and operating system you would like to install. The currently licensed version is: 25.8

Step 3 - You will see an archive file for the software (.dmg for MacOS, .zip for Windows).  Click to the left of the file name to select the file, then choose Download from the three-dots "More Actions" menu. Be sure to Download the .dmg or .zip archive to your computer. Do not Open it from the location.

Step 4 - Once the download has finished, locate the file downloaded - typically it is in the Downloads folder in your user folder. When you open the archive, you should see the installation files to continue the process.

Step 5 - Double-click the Install_Sibelius.exe or Install_Sibelius.dmg to begin the installation.

Step 6 - Proceed through the installation program accepting the default options.

Step 7 - When the setup process completes, you may optionally install any of the accessory programs that work with Sibelius including AudioScore Lite and PhotoScore Lite.

Step 8 - The first time you run Sibelius, the program will request that you activate the software. Click the Specify License Server button.

Step 9 - Enter academic.unh.edu as the name of the license server.

Step 10 - Once the installation is complete, you may discard the installation archive you downloaded in the initial steps.

 

Outcome

Sibelius has been successfully installed on your personal device.

 

Further Readings

Licensing Sibelius

Using Sibelius

 

Need additional help?

Submit a USNH Provided or Licensed Software support request with as much detail as possible or visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.