Helping an Unsung to Sing

[Hector]

I'm an Unsung Composer, possibly justly so, but I do think my music would stand a better chance if the electronic performances were better. My problem is I don't really understand the process to get to the best electronic orchestral renditions. At present I use Genie Soft Score Writer 4.1, a program I have been using for well over a decade. I write the music, then export a Midi file, then convert it to an MP3 file online. These sound marginally better then the Midi, and allow me to put my music on Youtube. I've noticed that there are some very effective electronic renditions of orchestral scores done by people on this Forum - how do you do that?!I have read about the process online, but I am failing to understand. Could someone explain in really simple terms what to do? Or alternatively, is there someone who would like to work with me if I provide the notes?

My music is tonal and melodic, and influenced by folk music. I manly write for strings as I am a violinist, and the electronic renditions of my orchestral music are better if there are no wind or brass instruments. If I include wind and brass the end result sounds like a decrepit harmonium.   

I have had my music for solo violin performed by a professional violinist in a concert, and have heard an ametuer group play my chamber music, but I would really like to give my orchestral music the best chance of being appreciated by it being heard in the best possible electronic form.

Here is my latest work, https://youtu.be/SO5EqUwp5O4?si=tQK_RVK_2N6EgIo1

Thank you, Stephen ( my Forum name is Hector after Berlioz) 

[Alan Howe]

May I suggest that anyone who may be able to help makes contact by PM? Thanks.

[Hector]

I've just written an Adagio for Oboe and Strings, and the MP3 rendition is so bad I can't post it on Youtube. It would be really good if someone could advise or help!

[cypressdome]

Can Score Writer produce MusicXML files? If so, and if you can get the file to me, I'll be happy to render it in MuseScore 4.5 using MuseSounds (which is a huge improvement over the sounds available in version MuseScore 3.x).

[Hector]

Thank you for your offer. Much appreciated. However, I don't think Genie Soft 4.1 Score Writer can produce MusicXML files. I think I am rather stuck with outdated software, and a limited understanding of how to progress.

[cypressdome]

I believe the option should be under the file menu and then select export.  See if Musicxml is available there.

[Hector]

I can just save as an scw file, or export as a MIDI.

Can I write it all out on Musescore and proceed from there? I have looked at Musescore and I'm not sure what it does?

[cypressdome]

MuseScore Studio, to use its new name, is a free music notation software.  It can also create audio files from that sheet music.  When version 4 was released the developers also made available a set of high quality sound libraries called MuseSounds (sets available for strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, harp, choir, etc.). These can be downloaded through a type of front-end app called MuseHub.  When you download the application that gets installed with it.  You can get the app from www.musescore.org. There is a separate www.musescore.com page that is for sharing scores and has paid services but the software and support on the .org is all free.

[Hector]

Thank you, I'll give that a go.