how can you convert sheet music to a higher octave(for flute) and print it out?

i need some help because i have all these sheets of music and i need to play them higher.....

It depends on what notation program you're having. Most higher end programs will have a function that allows you to move things by an octave, or you may try using the transposition function to move it however high you need it.

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Whoops! Should read "program you're using"...Seems I got my phrases crossed!

well, i don't have a program yet, i was also wondering what kind of ones anyone might suggest.

You can download demos from the Finale site, but these will have limitations. Most professional editions of similar programs run several hundred dollars, so unless you're going to be doing a lot of notation/composition, it's probably not worth it to purchase the full blown edition. Finale, Sibelius, Musicease, and others all would be fine choices, though.

Alright. Would they work with mac or are they just windows programs? (I'm not a computer expert)

Finale and Sibelius are the two biggest (and most modern) names in music notation software, and they should both work on either a PC or a Mac. I can't speak for any other lesser-known programs you might come across, but there's usually a pretty clear indication of what platforms the software is intended for on the company website.

Wow, thank you so much. I'm glad you know of all this......I hope I can do this.

It'll probably take you a little while to get used to operating the programs, but once you figure out how everything works, they're pretty straightforward. I don't expect you'll have too much trouble.

One other solution that I forgot to mention is to simply do this in your head. You'll need to learn to transpose in octaves anyway in case you see 8va or 8vb in your music. This would also save you the trouble of inputting (and then printing) your collection of music. If it were a minor sixth or some other more unusual interval, actually changing the music might be more important, but as it is, you should be able to work with what you have.

cool, it worked. thanks so much. ^_^

No problemo! Glad to help!