1. Students need to download the free version of Musescore from Musescore's official website.
2. No prior experience in music composition is required, but a basic understanding of music notation is beneficial.
3. Access to a computer or tablet with Musescore installed is necessary for hands-on practice during class.

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Musescore

Parental Guidance Statement for Musescore

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In our upcoming music composition class, we will be utilizing Musescore, a free musical notation software, to help students create and understand musical scores. This tool is essential for our class as it provides a handson experience in composing and arranging music. Here are the details you need to know regarding Musescore's use:

 1. Tool Overview:
    Name: Musescore
    Purpose: Musescore is used for writing, playing, and printing sheet music. It is widely used by musicians and music students for creating and sharing musical scores.

 2. Access and Usage:
    Platform: Musescore can be accessed as a free downloadable application or through its web version at [Musescore's official website](https://musescore.org/)
    Account Requirements: While downloading and using Musescore for basic features does not require an account, certain features like sharing scores online or accessing premium content may require account creation. For our class purposes, creating an account is optional.

 3. Privacy and COPPA Compliance:
    Privacy Policy: Musescore’s privacy policy can be reviewed (https://musescore.org/en/privacypolicy). It outlines how user data is handled and protected.
    COPPA Compliance: Musescore is generally compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). However, to ensure full compliance, especially for learners under 13, we advise parental supervision when using the tool and suggest not creating an account unless necessary and with parental approval.

 4. Guidance for Parents:
    Supervision: We recommend that parents or guardians assist their children during the download and installation process of Musescore to ensure safety and adherence to privacy practices.
    Use Without Account: For the scope of this class, students can fully participate without creating an account on Musescore. They can use the software locally on their devices for composing and viewing scores.
    Safe Usage Tips: Discuss with your child the importance of not sharing personal information online. Ensure they understand the software's features and use it strictly for educational purposes as part of our class.

 5. Educational Value:
    Skill Development: Using Musescore will allow students to develop important music composition and notation skills. It encourages creativity and provides a practical understanding of musical theory and structure.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the use of Musescore in our class, please feel free to reach out to me.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in making our learning environment safe and productive.

Best regards,

Jennifer Licko
sabasdesigns@gmail.com
Outschool Instructor