# Cornelius Composer for Schools — Music composition made easy!

> Easy music composition software for schools and teachers. (iPhone/iPad app by Insignio Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornelius-composer-for-schools/id1464703620 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Insignio Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/799596690)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 166 MB
- Languages: British English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2019-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornelius-composer-for-schools/id1464703620/reviews.md

## What is Cornelius Composer for Schools?

With Cornelius Composer, teachers and students can easily compose music without complex and difficult-to-use special software. The compositions can be created on a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

NOTE: This is the version for schools and teachers looking to buy in bulk (volume purchase). For other users, please search the store for the normal version instead (i.e. not ""for Schools"").

Please note:
NEW FEATURES: Multiple staves supported! Colorblindness acessibility options available!

Pupils unfold their musical creativity without hindrance and at the same time are carefully and didactically introduced to the topic of music composition. The coloured notation can be conveniently changed at any time and adapted to the most diverse instrument sets.

Compositions can be exported at any time for further processing in other notation software or for printing in PDF format. You can also import existing sheets in MusicXML format.

Features:

• (NEW) Multiple staves supported 
• Import scores (MusicXML and MIDI).
• Export scores (MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF) (only PDF in the trial).
• If you zoom in, the music notes will be transformed into animated creatures.
• Melodic and rhythmic sheet view.
• Customizable colourful music notes.
• Playback using Solfège-voices (do, re, mi) or instruments.
• Sheet editing while reproducing (loop while you edit!).
• Available in English, Portuguese and German.
• (NEW) Colorblindness accessibility options 
• Part of the World of Music series.

## Key features

- Multiple staves support
- Import MusicXML and MIDI scores
- Export scores to MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF
- Customizable colorful music notes
- Sheet editing during playback
- Colorblindness accessibility options

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornelius-composer-for-schools/id1464703620/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super

*2023-03-04, version 1.31.00*

Man griegt 100 € geSchenkt wenn man sich die App herunter lädt

### 5/5 — 👍👍👍 Wunsch

*2022-08-02, version 1.31.00*

Es wäre schön, wenn man die Partituren mit einem Button als „Uneditierbar“ einstellen kann. Oder ich habe diese Funktion nicht gefunden.

## Frequently asked questions about Cornelius Composer for Schools

### What is Cornelius Composer for Schools?

Cornelius Composer for Schools is a music composition application designed specifically for educational environments. It allows teachers and students to create musical pieces easily on computers, tablets, and phones.

### Can I import existing music into Cornelius Composer for Schools?

Yes, you can import scores in MusicXML and MIDI formats. This allows you to work with existing compositions or pieces created in other notation software.

### What export options are available in Cornelius Composer for Schools?

Compositions can be exported in MusicXML, MIDI, and PDF formats. The PDF export is available even in the trial version for immediate printing or sharing.

### Does Cornelius Composer for Schools support multiple instruments or voices?

Yes, the app now supports multiple staves, allowing for more complex compositions with different instrumental or vocal parts. You can also customize the colorful notation to adapt to various instrument sets.

### Is Cornelius Composer for Schools suitable for users with color vision deficiencies?

Yes, Cornelius Composer for Schools includes new colorblindness accessibility options. The colored notation can be adjusted to ensure it is usable for all students.

### How does Cornelius Composer for Schools help in learning music composition?

The app introduces users to music composition didactically, with features like melodic and rhythmic sheet views, and customizable colorful notes. Pupils can unfold their musical creativity without hindrance.

### What devices is Cornelius Composer for Schools compatible with?

Cornelius Composer for Schools is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be used across various devices for flexibility in composition.

### Does Cornelius Composer for Schools have ads?

No, Cornelius Composer for Schools does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed for educational use without interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.31.00 — 2022-04-23

-added Panoramic Mode - a sheet playing mode designed for fluid piano playing
-notes' eye sprites no longer depend on zoom level;

### 1.30.04 — 2022-03-09

Fixed input bug on start of music sheet scene.

### 1.30.02 — 2022-02-10

The app is now free!

### 1.30.00 — 2021-06-30

Added support for multiple staves.
Added support for multiple instruments.
Added Chinese Language.
Added support for Colorblind.

### 1.21.07 — 2021-03-18

Fixed wrong scores being selected in the Project Manager if sorting was reversed.
Fixed failure importing score files with uppercase extension (such as .MID).
Fixed some operations sometimes leaving an extremely small note alone in a measure.
Fixed being able to type invalid numbers in the denominator for time signatures.
Credits update.
Other minor fixes and improvements.

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