those guests comments were made years ago..this thread
has been revived just recently..I have been checking
out the Igor NOteheads programs--more info here--
http://emusician.com/ar/emusic_noteheads_igor_engraver/
and have used a thing called MusicEase to write tunes, too.
http://www.musicease.com/
not sure what the latest versions offer...it has been a
while...since i ch3eckd them out...but you might find somethng
here..