Today was the third day of the "Finale" music notation software class. This is a very powerful software program which is absolutely amazing! I however, am not.....But I have learned a lot about how to enter notes, transpose, harmonize using Band-in-a-box and coordinating all of this with SmartMusic program (the music assessment software program we use with the band) which is made by MakeMusic. MakeMusic makes "Finale" and "SmartMusic" and this year they have taken the integration of these programs to a whole new level. My final assignment will be to merge some of the SmartMusic program benefits with the Finale benefits. A challenge, but one worth taking on. My back isn't liking the 8 hour days spent over a computer and a synthesizer but it will all be worth it next year in band. Stay tuned....(pun intended) :-)