Discover helpful articles, best practices and the latest developments around modern choir management.
Rehearsal off? In Chorilo you cancel an event instead of deleting it: it stays visible and marked “Cancelled”, everyone is informed, and responses, comments and files are kept.
Choirs can now see who has already opened an important notification and who hasn't. Also new: events and notifications for individual people, three new event views, additional groups per member and app version 3.0.8 with a playlist that works without internet.
Rehearsal off? In Chorilo you cancel an event instead of deleting it: it stays visible and marked “Cancelled”, everyone is informed, and responses, comments and files are kept.
Choirs can now see who has already opened an important notification and who hasn't. Also new: events and notifications for individual people, three new event views, additional groups per member and app version 3.0.8 with a playlist that works without internet.
The voice trainer now runs in the browser too, choir leaders can mark breaths and cuts in the sheet music for the whole choir, and the app gets a calendar view with birthdays. Everything new since late September and in app version 3.0.7 at a glance.
After the app, Chorilo in the browser now has a new design too: a sidebar instead of a crowded top bar, one choir switcher for everything and all choir management in one place. No feature has been removed.
For decades Wolfgang Kemp founded, directed and arranged for choirs. Now his settings are in the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop – including pieces that mixed and male choirs can sing together.
Parents reply for their children, events can cover several choirs, the app has a new design, and your own rehearsal recordings now work with licensed sheet music too. Everything new since early August at a glance.
With version 3, the Chorilo app has been redesigned from the ground up: calmer, clearer and with a sheet music view that leaves almost the entire screen to the music. No feature has been removed.
The world's largest print music publisher is now in the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop: around 18,000 choral titles from Hal Leonard covering pop, musicals, gospel, jazz and more. You buy as usual, and the music appears straight in your choir's folder and app without downloading or uploading anything.
Two kids in the choir, three logins, and the reply never gets sent. With the Parent Link, a parent signs in once, sees everything their children see and replies for all of them at once.
From 1 to 4 October 2026 the choral world meets in Leipzig. Chorilo will be at booth 3 in the forum – and every choir that drops by gets at least 50 percent off the first year.
Who is dealing with that enquiry sent to the club address? What was decided, and who is doing it? The new board area brings the shared mailbox, the minutes and every task together. Beta access is available through our support team.
A pop ballad, swing and three classics in a new sound: Carsten Gerlitz has released seven Christmas arrangements in the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop, most of them for SAB and piano. An overview of every piece with audio samples.
One of Germany's most distinguished choral conductors joins the Chorilo team: Jürgen Faßbender takes over communication with the choral world. Learn who Jürgen is and what his arrival means for choirs.
The past weeks bring notifications to several choirs at once, an overview of who has not yet voted in polls, new counters for open replies and unread notifications, the external event type, an in-app introduction and many further improvements.
Children's choir, chamber choir, project choir: anyone looking after several ensembles quickly ends up writing the same announcement three times. In Chorilo, a single notification now reaches all choirs at once – with shared comments, reactions and polls.
Chorilo can now be connected to ChatGPT and Claude. Look up events, confirm or decline attendance, draft announcements or search sheet music – simply by asking in plain language, directly from your AI assistant.
The past weeks bring sheet music in multiple editions, a recording feature right inside the sheet music app, downloading all sheet music of an event at once, profile pictures in attendance, room for files up to 5 gigabytes and many further improvements.
With piano, without piano, transposed or as a single voice part: hardly any choral piece exists in just one edition. Sheet music versions bundle all editions of a piece into a single entry – with separate annotations per edition and a default version that opens first.
Chorilo Files has been released in version 2: rebuilt from the ground up for Mac and Windows, with files that are only downloaded when opened, an installation without error messages on Windows and room for files of up to one gigabyte.
The latest update improves the voice trainer: notation can now be created from a PDF and edited online. On top of that come smoother page turns in the app with foot-pedal support on every device, voice distribution shown as a chart, more chat options and larger file uploads.
Sell tickets for your concerts directly in Chorilo – simple online ticket sales for every choir, with transparent fees, payouts to your choir and entry control by scanner.
The latest update brings a thoroughly renewed design, more control over your choir's data, moving and copying members, a new media area, file versions and several improvements in the app's voice trainer.
Until now you had to open every single occurrence of a rehearsal series by hand whenever something changed. From now on, when you edit or delete, you choose whether the change should apply to this one event, to all future events, or to the whole series. And every external contact a choir works with — sponsors, banks, insurances, honorary guests, guest musicians — finally lives in a proper address book with tags, import, donation receipts and GDPR disclosure.
The Chorilo cashbook now lets you issue your own invoices — with a visual WYSIWYG template editor, legally compliant e-invoicing as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD, your own letterhead, logo, fonts and colours, and cent-precise amounts. A separate accounting program or external provider is no longer needed.
The cashbook now connects directly to your bank account: transactions land automatically in the system, Chorilo suggests category and member and a balance check shows instantly whether everything matches. In future also SEPA direct debits and transfers straight from Chorilo.
The May update brings the automatic bank connection in the cashbook, the statement of operating income, cross-ensemble reports and numerous improvements across web and app.
Two of the best-known names in the German choral scene have composed together: 'Alles das kann nur Musik' by Carsten Gerlitz and Oliver Gies (SSATB) is now also available in the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop.
The second April update brings the Bluetooth page pedal, the choir association area, the singing career for members and video call links for events.
Launch story from Chorilo: with the Voice Trainer, soprano, alto, tenor and bass can practise every voice from the score on its own — with adjustable tempo, voice mixer and pitch detection. We show how to upload a MusicXML file, what it has to contain and how your members use the exercise in the app.
You've received login credentials or a registration link for your choir? We show you how to sign in, install the app and confirm attendance at events.
The April update brings donation receipts as PDF, the engagement early warning, RSVP deadlines for events, ticket shop enhancements and the new birthday chat.
Julian Mörth enriches the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop with 13 choral works -- from sacred music to international competition winners. Three pieces are free.
The March update brings time zone support, enhanced media albums with video support and 1 GB uploads, the new global search, receipt recognition and cashbook import, a new internal event type, chat groups as a visibility option, notification archive, new sheet music import with AI-powered PDF import, plus Italian and Slovenian as new languages.
The new global search in Chorilo searches sheet music, events, notifications, members, choirs and the cashbook simultaneously. Press Cmd+K or Ctrl+K to open the search window instantly – fully keyboard-accessible, with filters by choir and category.
The new receipt recognition in Chorilo automatically reads invoices and receipts – including amount, date, IBAN and VAT. Learn how the feature works, which formats are supported and how much time you save.
The March update brings targeted event visibility, group chat administrators, poll deadlines, audio export, ensemble functions with history, jump areas in sheet music and numerous further improvements for web and app.
ChorFit is a digital AI practice tool that makes it easier for choir singers to learn their parts. With realistic playbacks, flexible practice features, and a growing repertoire, ChorFit complements the organizational work with Chorilo on the musical side.
Not every event is relevant to all members. With the new visibility control in Chorilo, you determine exactly which permission groups, functions, or voice parts can see an event. This keeps the calendar clear and each member only sees what concerns them.
No more heavy music binders and forgotten sheets. The digital choir folder brings all music, lyrics, and rehearsal info to your tablet or smartphone. Available offline, with drawing tools, and always with you.
Make rehearsals more efficient with digital tools: live rehearsal with real-time sheet music control, automatic rehearsal planning, attendance tracking, and music directly in events. This is how digital choir rehearsals succeed.
No more paper chaos and lost sheet music. Learn how digital sheet music management works with Chorilo: upload PDF music, manage online, use offline in the app, and add annotations.
The second week of February brings numerous innovations: A complete dark mode for the mobile app, custom fields for events, intelligent PDF optimization for faster loading on tablets, a brightness reminder for concerts and much more.
A quick rating in the App Store or on Google Play helps Chorilo enormously. Learn why your voice matters so much, how you can support development for free, and what you can win by writing a review.
The February update brings extensive improvements for sheet music management: Import your existing music library via Excel, use custom fields for individual information, create sheet music without PDF and invite guests to group chats.
Chorilo now offers invoice payment in addition to credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other payment methods. Learn how the new prepaid system works and why a subscription is still the best choice.
January brings extensive innovations: An integrated chat function for quick communication, projects for time-limited endeavors, the new Chorilo Files desktop app for automatic file synchronization, reactions to notifications, tasks for events and much more.
With the new Chorilo Files desktop app, you can sync files directly from your computer to the cloud. Available for Windows and Mac - simple, secure, and automatic.
Chorilo has migrated its entire infrastructure to Hetzner in Germany. The result: 10x speed and maximum data protection.
New features for event management: Create tasks directly on events, set RSVP deadlines, and require a reason for cancellations. This way, choir directors keep track of everything.
With the new chat feature, choir members communicate quickly and easily - without having to share private phone numbers. Everything stays in one place.
With custom fields and member files, choirs can customize their member management and store important documents centrally.
With the new project feature, choirs can organize time-limited projects like Christmas concerts or special projects separately, without burdening the main choir.
With the new sub-ensemble feature, chamber choirs and project ensembles can be managed for just 33€ per year - a savings of 67% compared to the regular price.
New features for better event planning: Automatic reminders for pending participants and flexible attendee limits for optimal organization.
The new permission system enables precise access control for all areas of choir management - from external helpers to treasurers.
Recommend Chorilo to other choirs and receive 50% of their first payment as credit. Both sides benefit.
How Chorilo complies with GDPR and KDG data protection regulations and securely protects your choir data.
Display your choir events automatically on your own website. With just two lines of code, integrate an elegant event calendar that updates automatically and adapts to your design.
The December update brings six practical innovations: import of passive members, flexible cashbook permissions, reminders for pending responses, comment subscriptions, and birthdays on the dashboard.
The new import feature allows you to transfer member lists from CSV and Excel files directly into Chorilo. With automatic column detection and preview, switching becomes effortless.
With the new setup wizard, you can configure your choir in just a few minutes. From voice parts to ensemble functions to the cashbook - everything in one place.
Invite external contributors like soloists, guest conductors or pianists to your events – with full access to sheet music and event details.
The Advent season is the most intense phase of the choir year. Learn how Chorilo helps you efficiently coordinate Christmas concerts, performances, and rehearsals.
Discover the new vote editing feature in Chorilo polls. With configurable time windows, you maintain control over your votes.
Design your concert tickets individually with the new Layout Designer. Add sponsor logos, customize the layout, and turn every ticket into a professional showcase for your ensemble.
Simplify the management of your membership fees with the new SEPA direct debit feature in Chorilo. Distinguish between active and passive members and automatically collect fees.
The Chorilo Cashbook offers choirs and ensembles a professional solution for financial management. From transaction recording to categorization to DATEV export – everything digital, transparent, and audit-proof.
Sell tickets for your concerts directly through Chorilo. Professional ticket sales with seating management, automatic billing, and transparent fees. Now available in beta phase.
After a successful test phase, the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop is now available to everyone. Buy licensed music directly in the app, support composers fairly, and benefit from legally secure licenses with unique keys.
The new attendance feature in the Chorilo mobile app makes recording attendance during rehearsal child's play. No more cumbersome web app – everything directly in the app.
Discover who stands behind Chorilo: A unique combination of 25 years of software development and over 80 years of choral experience makes Chorilo the perfect solution for modern choir management.
Which choir management app fits your ensemble? Learn what matters in choir software and how the right app makes your rehearsal work easier.
Effective choir management is the key to successful choir work. This complete guide makes it easy to learn how modern choir administration is made for the digital age and which tools save you time and simplify organization.
With Chorilo's feature request system, you can actively help decide which features get developed next. Suggest ideas, vote, and shape the future of your choir management.
Volunteer conductors spend 8-12 hours per week on administration. Learn how to save up to 10 hours per week with digital management and have more time for music.
Discover how @mentions, comments, and context-based communication revolutionize choir collaboration.
Want to learn about Chorilo or need help with setup? We offer free presentations and personal assistance with your choir's initial setup. Simply contact us.
Upload your already purchased sheet music licenses to Chorilo and manage all your music in one central place - no matter where you bought it. Benefit from all Chorilo features for your entire music library.
Discover the Chorilo Sheet Music Shop: Buy licensed music directly in the app, receive unique license keys, and support composers and publishers fairly. Legally secure, transparent, and simple.
Create a professional public website for your choir in minutes - no coding required. With custom design, news section, and event calendar.
Discover the comprehensive annotation features of the Chorilo app: drawing, highlighting, music symbols, jump points, and live collaboration directly in your digital sheet music.
Singing in multiple choirs? Discover how Chorilo helps you manage all events, sheet music, and notifications in one place – completely free for members.
Why we redesigned our logo and the meaning behind every element. An insight into our rebranding process and the philosophy behind it.
Learn how Chorilo revolutionizes attendance management – from self-service confirmations to automatic annual reports.
Discover how Chorilo revolutionizes ensemble decision-making with intelligent polls and event scheduling.
Learn how to get started with Chorilo in just a few steps and digitize your choir management. From registration to your first rehearsal - we show you the way.
Automatic sheet music analysis and AI-powered program suggestions for dramatically perfect concert programs.
Sheet music on a tablet or phone: PDF viewer, drawing tools and offline access turn the device into a digital music stand for rehearsal.
Digital music library with AI program creation and mobile availability for your ensemble.
RSVP system, voice distribution and integrated sheet music for professional rehearsal and concert planning.
Email, push notifications, attachments and polls for effective ensemble communication.
Manage unlimited choirs in one interface – from church choirs to concert ensembles.
Professional management center with member administration and AI-powered concert planning.
Your complete choir hub for iOS and Android – all ensembles, sheet music and events always with you.
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