MAKING NOTES
Dorico 5.1.30 update now available
We're pleased to announce the release of the latest maintenance update for Dorico 5 for macOS, Windows, and iPad. Dorico 5.1.30 is available now as a free update for existing Dorico 5 users, and includes some 45 bug fixes and a number of useful improvements. As...
Dorico 5.1.20 update brings engraving improvements
We're pleased to announce the immediate availability of another new Dorico 5 update, coming just a few weeks after the release of Dorico 5.1.10 in January. Dorico 5.1.20 is a free update for existing Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5 and Dorico SE users, and there's a...
Dorico 5.1.10 update now available
We have today released a maintenance update for Dorico 5 for macOS, Windows and iPad, bringing it to version 5.1.10. This update is free for existing Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE 5 and Dorico for iPad users. It includes more than 50 bug fixes, and also a...
SHOWCASE
Orchestral Insights: Orchestrator Rolf Gustavson on Arranging for Anna Puu and Vantaa Pops Orchestra Concert
In this interview, we spoke with Rolf Gustavson, a talented orchestrator, composer and arranger, who orchestrated songs for the Anna Puu and Vantaa Pops Orchestra concert to a sold-out crowd at Helsinki's Music Centre in May. Rolf shared insights into his background,...
Arnau Brichs Wins Prix Élan 2024 with ‘Degrees of Presence’
In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arnau Brichs, a young composer based in Barcelona, whose talent has recently received significant recognition in the music world. Arnau has been awarded numerous international prizes, including the Prix...
‘How Proud The Pines’: A Centennial Celebration for F. Austin State University, Composed by Stephen Lias
We are thrilled to feature an exclusive interview with Stephen Lias, a distinguished composer and Professor of Composition at Stephen F. Austin State University. Stephen is also the founder and leader of the annual Composing in the Wilderness program offered by the...
TUTORIALS
Tip: Ignore punctuation when positioning lyrics
There is a new option in Dorico 4.2 that will ignore punctuation when positioning lyrics. Find the setting in...
Tip: Create your own playing techniques
Use the Playing Techniques panel to open the editor and create your own playing technique. Playing techniques...
Tip: Add multiple instruments with the ensemble builder
Press the Add Ensemble button, or type Shift+E. Type the instruments you wish to create, typing a comma after each one,...
OPINION
Is There a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Learning Music?
When it comes to music education, there are a number of factors
The Most Exciting Innovations Within Classical Music
Classical music may have one foot firmly in a tradition that stretched back centuries
Will Rebranding Classical Music Really Lead to Its Revival?
Each passing year seems to bring new opportunities for people creating music – from promoting
NEWS
Dorico 5.1.51 update now available
Updated 7 August 2024: We have today released a hotfix that brings Dorico to version 5.1.51, fixing a handful of bugs reported in last week's release. Check out the updated Version History PDF for more details. We are pleased to announce the availability of another...
Using Dorico for iPad in education
Since the release of Dorico for iPad three years ago, we have been delighted to welcome tens of thousands of new Dorico users, downloading the app for free from the App Store. The app is consistently the top-rated music notation and composition app in the App Store,...
Dorico 5.1.40 update released, introducing contextual help
We're pleased to announce the release of the latest update for Dorico 5, version 5.1.40, which is free for all Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE 5 and Dorico for iPad users. This update includes more than 20 bug fixes, a number of useful improvements to...
Productivity improvements in Dorico 2.2
Flow headings in Dorico 2.2