Staying Organized as a Member of Multiple Choirs

The Challenge: Multiple Choirs, Many Commitments

Many passionate singers are active not just in one, but in several choirs. A chamber choir for demanding repertoire, a gospel choir for the joy of singing together, perhaps a project choir for special performances – the variety makes singing even more exciting.

But with each additional ensemble, organizational complexity also increases. The flood of rehearsals, concerts, and workshops becomes overwhelming. Which music belongs to which choir? Where is the score for the next concert? Emails from different choir directors, WhatsApp groups, and SMS messages lead to important information getting lost. And then the calendar problems: How do you recognize conflicts before committing?

This is exactly where Chorilo comes in – with a solution specifically developed for the needs of choir members.

Chorilo: Your Central Platform for All Choirs

Chorilo brings all your musical activities together in one place. Whether you sing in two or five choirs – you have a single access point for everything.

One Account, All Ensembles

After one-time registration, you can join any number of choirs. Every ensemble using Chorilo can add you as a member. You don't need to register multiple times or manage different accounts.

In the app and on the website, you can see at a glance all your ensembles clearly listed. With one click, you switch between choirs while ensemble-specific information remains clearly separated. Especially practical is the comprehensive calendar view that brings all events together.

Free for Members – This Is Important to Us

One of the most important decisions in developing Chorilo was: Usage is completely free for choir members.

Why Free?

We believe that choral music should be accessible to everyone. Choir members already invest time, energy, and often money in their passion. An additional financial barrier for organization would be counterproductive.

Our business model is simple and fair: Members use Chorilo for free – without restrictions, without hidden costs. Choir directors and ensembles pay a subscription for management functions, which finances the development and operation of the platform. As a member, you benefit from all features without paying a cent. As soon as your choir uses Chorilo, you automatically have access to all features.

The Mobile App: Your Digital Choir Companion

The Chorilo app for iOS and Android is your constant companion in choir life. Developed with a focus on user-friendliness and practical benefits.

All Events Always With You

In the app, you see all rehearsals, concerts, and events of your choirs clearly listed in chronological order. You can filter by individual ensembles or view all events together. For each event, you'll find detailed information such as location, time, program, and special notes. With one click, you confirm your participation or decline. The participant list shows you who else is coming and which voice parts are covered.

Sheet Music Always at Hand

Forget heavy music folders and loose sheets. In the Chorilo app, you have all your music digitally. Once downloaded, music works without internet – perfect for rehearsal rooms with poor reception. The integrated PDF viewer offers a drawing function that lets you mark, annotate, and highlight directly in the app. The music is clearly organized by ensembles and folders, so you can find the right score in seconds. Many scores also have audio files for practice.

Especially practical: When your choir director uploads or updates new music, it automatically becomes available in your app. You always have the latest version.

Receive Notifications Centrally

With Chorilo, you never miss important information again. Push notifications inform you immediately about new messages, with each message clearly assigned to a choir. You can vote in polls about concert dates, repertoire, or organizational questions. Additional documents are displayed directly in the message, and through the comment function, you can exchange with other members.

Calendar Subscription: Integration Into Your Digital Life

One of the most practical features of Chorilo is the calendar subscription. This automatically displays your choir events in your private calendar.

How Does Calendar Subscription Work?

Chorilo generates a personal calendar link for you that you can integrate into any calendar app – whether Apple Calendar on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Google Calendar on Android devices and in the browser, Outlook in desktop and mobile versions, or any other app that supports iCal/ICS subscriptions.

The Benefits of Calendar Subscription

Integration into your private calendar offers numerous advantages:

1. Complete Overview of All Commitments

See choir rehearsals alongside work appointments, family events, and private activities. This way you immediately recognize conflicts and can plan better.

2. Automatic Updates

When your choir director changes an event or creates a new one, it's automatically updated in your calendar. You don't need to manually add anything.

3. Use Reminders

Your calendar can remind you of upcoming rehearsals. Set it to notify you an hour before – so you never forget an event again.

4. Share with Family and Partners

Many couples and families share their calendars. Through calendar subscription, your loved ones also see when you have choir rehearsals – practical for joint scheduling.

5. Use Different Views

Your calendar offers different views (day, week, month). Use these to optimally overview your choir events.

Setup in a Few Steps

Setting up calendar subscription is very easy: Go to settings in the Chorilo app or website, copy the calendar subscription link, and add it as a new subscription in your calendar app. Done – all choir events appear automatically. You can choose whether to subscribe to events from all your choirs or only selected ensembles.

Offline Functionality: Ready Even Without Internet

A major advantage of the Chorilo app is comprehensive offline functionality. Especially in rehearsal rooms or churches, internet connection is often poor – no problem with Chorilo.

What Works Offline?

The offline functionality is comprehensive: All downloaded PDFs are available, your markings and notes in the music are preserved, the event list is accessible, already loaded messages can be read, and you can see participant lists with all confirmations. As soon as you're online again, changes are automatically synchronized. Your attendance responses are then transmitted, new content downloaded.

Practical Scenarios from Choir Life

Let's look at concrete situations where Chorilo makes your life easier:

Scenario 1: Event Planning

You sing in a chamber choir and a gospel choir. The chamber choir plans an additional rehearsal weekend. Thanks to calendar subscription, you immediately see: That weekend, the gospel choir already has a concert scheduled. You can talk to both choir directors in time and find a solution.

Scenario 2: Spontaneous Music Update

Shortly before rehearsal, you receive a push notification: The choir director has uploaded an updated version of the music. You open the app, download the new version, and have it ready in rehearsal – while others still work with outdated printouts.

Scenario 3: Vacation Planning

You're planning your summer vacation. In your calendar, you see at a glance all choir events for the coming months – from all your ensembles. This way you can choose a period that affects as few important events as possible and decline in time.

Scenario 4: Practice On the Go

You're traveling for work and have an hour of waiting time at the airport. Perfect for practicing the difficult passage in the new piece. You open the Chorilo app, access the music (available offline), and listen to the audio example. Productive waiting time!

Privacy and Security

Your data is safe with Chorilo. We work GDPR-compliant and host all data in Germany. Transmission is encrypted, your connection is always protected. We only collect the data that's really necessary and don't share your information with third parties. You have full control at all times and can view and delete your data.

For Choir Directors: Why Chorilo Makes Sense for You Too

If you're reading this article as a choir director and considering whether Chorilo is suitable for your choir – here are some considerations:

Your Members Benefit Enormously

Especially members who sing in multiple ensembles will love Chorilo. You make it easier for your singers to stay organized – which positively affects attendance and preparation.

Less Organizational Effort for You

Instead of writing emails, mailing music, and keeping attendance lists, you handle everything centrally in Chorilo. Your members immediately have access to all information.

Professional Appearance

With Chorilo, you show that your choir is modern and well-organized. This can also help with member recruitment – especially younger singers appreciate digital solutions.

How to Get Started with Chorilo

Getting started is very simple:

If Your Choir Already Uses Chorilo

Download the Chorilo app for iOS or Android and register with your email address. Your choir director adds you as a member, you receive a notification, and can start immediately.

If Your Choir Doesn't Use Chorilo Yet

Talk to your choir director about Chorilo. Many ensembles are looking for better organizational solutions. Share this article or refer to the Chorilo website.

Chorilo offers a free trial period where your choir can try the platform without obligation. This way you can decide together whether Chorilo fits your ensemble.

Frequently Asked Questions from Members

Do I Need to Install a Separate App for Each Ensemble?

No, one app is enough. You can join any number of choirs and switch between them.

What Happens When I Leave a Choir?

You or your choir director can remove you from the ensemble. The data of this choir is then removed from your app, but your other ensembles remain unaffected.

Can I Use the App on Multiple Devices?

Yes, you can log in on any number of devices. Your data is automatically synchronized.

What If I Don't Have a Smartphone?

Chorilo also works in the browser on your computer or tablet. You can use all features without a smartphone.

Are My Notes in the Music Saved?

Yes, all your drawings and markings are saved in your account and synchronized across all your devices. Other members don't see your personal notes.

The Future: What's Coming?

Chorilo is constantly being developed. We're working on an interactive practice mode for difficult passages, voice recordings to compare with audio examples, social features to connect with other choir members, a concert archive to document your musical experiences, and a repertoire database to discover new pieces. As a member, you automatically benefit from all new features – for free.

Conclusion: Chorilo Makes Life as a Choir Member Easier

Singing in multiple choirs is a wonderful enrichment. Different styles, different people, diverse musical experiences – but also an organizational challenge.

Chorilo takes this challenge away from you. With a central platform for all your ensembles, an intuitive mobile app, and practical features like calendar subscription, you effortlessly keep track.

The best part: For you as a member, Chorilo is completely free. No subscriptions, no hidden costs, no restrictions. Simply register and use all benefits.

Whether you sing in two or five choirs – Chorilo grows with your musical activities. All events, all music, all notifications in one place. Always with you, even offline. Perfectly integrated into your daily life through calendar subscription.

Try it out and experience how much easier and more pleasant organizing your choir life can be. Your music deserves the best support – and you get that with Chorilo.