So I have used Finale to write my percussion scores since 2001.  I have used VDL ever since it first came out.  But I have just started learning Sibelius (I bought Sibelius 5 last year, just didn't use it then b/c I was already in the middle of a few projects) -- I have to say, it is amazing.  How did I ever go this long without using it!!  It works seamlessly with VDL 2.5, and man, the Sibelius 5.2.5 template is awesome.  I am loving life right now haha.  

Sorry, had to share.  No more Finale for me!

Welcome to the dark side, Jeremy! :)

For what it's worth, you're going to like Sib Template 6.0a more than 5.2.5 when you upgrade to Sibelius 6 someday.

Happy writing!!

To reinforce Hugh's sentiments about Sibelius 6, the added feature of Magnetic Layout alone makes the upgrade worth it.

[quote author=Bryan Harmsen link=topic=3722.msg19628#msg19628 date=1277000791]
...the added feature of Magnetic Layout alone makes the upgrade worth it.
[/quote]

I second that statement.

And Template 6.0a is the only Sibelius template that has the VDL 2.5.2 library update items built into it.