Garageband to MIDI File Conversion?

Is it possible for me to use Logic Express to open .band files (created by GarageBand '08) and export them as MIDI files for opening in Sibelius 5 for scoring?
Thanks in advance!

As long as the .band contains midi information on software instruments or something else. Audio will not work.
(Sorry if you knew that, just wanted to clarify)
Ash.

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