AI Concert Programming – Intelligent Program Planning for Perfect Concerts

From Sheet Music Selection to Perfect Concert Program – AI Makes It Possible

Compiling a concert program is one of the most demanding tasks for choir directors. Which pieces fit together? How do I create a dramatic arc? Is the difficulty balanced? Does the length fit?

Chorilo revolutionizes program planning with artificial intelligence that analyzes your sheet music and suggests dramatically thoughtful concert programs – in seconds.

The Challenge of Program Design

Choir directors know the problem: A concert is coming up, and program design becomes a mammoth task:

• Review hundreds of scores – which pieces fit the occasion?
• Assess difficulty level – is the program feasible for the choir?
• Develop dramaturgy – how do I build tension?
• Time planning – does everything fit the given timeframe?
• Stylistic variety – how do I create diversity without randomness?
• Periods and composers – which combinations work?

The result? Hours of work, countless notes, and often the feeling of not having explored all possibilities.

Chorilo's AI Revolution – Your Intelligent Program Advisor

With the new AI-powered program planning feature, concert design becomes child's play. The artificial intelligence analyzes your entire sheet music library and creates customized program suggestions.

Automatic Sheet Music Analysis – The Foundation of Intelligent Suggestions

The AI automatically analyzes every sheet in your library and captures:

• Difficulty level – from simple to demanding, based on musical parameters
• Style – Classical, Romantic, Modern, Pop, Gospel, etc.
• Period – Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Contemporary
• Mood – festive, contemplative, joyful, dramatic, melancholic
• Tempo – slow, moderate, lively, fast
• Dynamics – quiet, balanced, powerful
• Instrumentation – which voice groups are required
• Duration – estimated performance time
• Language – German, Latin, English, etc.
• Occasion – Christmas, Easter, secular, sacred

This analysis happens fully automatically in the background as soon as you upload a score. You don't need to do anything – the AI works for you.

Intelligent Program Suggestions – Dramaturgy at the Push of a Button

Based on the sheet music analysis, the AI creates dramatically thoughtful concert programs:

• Occasion-specific – Christmas concert, summer concert, anniversary, etc.
• Difficulty-adjusted – matching your choir's abilities
• Time-optimized – programs with defined total duration (e.g., 60, 90, or 120 minutes)
• Dramatic arc – from opening through highlights to finale
• Stylistic variety – balanced mix of different periods and styles
• Mood progressions – from contemplative to joyful, from quiet to powerful
• Break planning – meaningful program sections with break suggestions

How Does AI Program Planning Work?

Using it is incredibly simple:

1. Create event – set up your concert in Chorilo
2. Request AI suggestion – click on "AI Program Suggestion"
3. Set parameters – occasion, duration, difficulty level, style
4. Receive suggestions – the AI presents multiple program options
5. Select program – choose the suggestion you like best
6. Customize – adjust the program to your preferences
7. Assign sheet music – all scores are automatically assigned to the event

The entire process takes less than a minute – instead of hours of manual work.

The Intelligence Behind the Suggestions

Dramaturgical Principles

The AI considers proven dramaturgical principles:

• Opening – inviting, accessible pieces to start
• Escalation – gradual increase in intensity and complexity
• Contrasts – alternation between different moods and tempos
• Highlights – strategically placed emotional and musical peaks
• Relaxation – calmer phases after intense sections
• Finale – powerful, memorable conclusion

Musical Balance

The AI ensures balanced programs:

• Period diversity – no overemphasis on a single style
• Language mix – varied text languages
• Tempo changes – no overly long phases at the same tempo
• Dynamic variety – alternation between quiet and powerful passages
• Instrumentation changes – use of different voice combinations
• Difficulty distribution – no overwhelm through too many difficult pieces

Practical Considerations

The AI also thinks about practice:

• Time management – realistic total duration including announcements and breaks
• Choir strain – no overly long phases without breaks
• Audience expectations – consideration of concert occasion
• Season – appropriate pieces for the season
• Familiarity – mix of known and new works

Practical Application Examples

Scenario 1: Christmas Concert

A classic Christmas concert needs to be planned:

1. Enter parameters – Occasion: Christmas, Duration: 90 minutes, Difficulty: Medium
2. AI analysis – searches all Christmas pieces in the library
3. Program suggestion:
   • Part 1: Traditional Christmas carols (30 min.)
   • Break (15 min.)
   • Part 2: Modern arrangements and classics (45 min.)
4. Dramaturgy – from contemplative through joyful to festive
5. Adjustment – choir director swaps one piece for a favorite
6. Done – program is set, sheet music is assigned

Scenario 2: Summer Concert with Colorful Mix

A versatile summer concert should unite various styles:

1. Parameters – Occasion: Summer concert, Duration: 120 minutes, Style: Mixed
2. AI creates – program with classical, pop, gospel, and folklore
3. Dramaturgy:
   • Opening: Light classical
   • Escalation: Modern pop arrangements
   • Highlight: Powerful gospel
   • Conclusion: Lively folklore
4. Balance – different languages, periods, and tempos
5. Result – varied, audience-appealing program

Scenario 3: Demanding A Cappella Concert

A concert for experienced choirs with high standards:

1. Parameters – Difficulty: Demanding, Duration: 75 minutes, Style: A cappella
2. AI selects – complex polyphonic works from various periods
3. Program structure:
   • Renaissance motets (accessible opening)
   • Romantic choral works (emotional depth)
   • Contemporary compositions (modern highlight)
   • Spirituals (powerful conclusion)
4. Special feature – AI considers voice leading and choir strain
5. Quality – musically demanding, dramatically coherent

The Advantages of AI Program Planning

Time Savings

What used to take hours, the AI completes in seconds:

• No manual review – the AI knows all your sheet music
• Instant suggestions – multiple program options in seconds
• Quick adjustments – new suggestions with changed parameters
• Automatic assignment – sheet music is directly assigned to the event

Professional Dramaturgy

The AI uses proven dramaturgical principles:

• Balanced programs – no more one-sided concerts
• Tension arcs – thoughtfully designed from opening to finale
• Audience appeal – programs that resonate
• Musical quality – stylistically and periodically balanced

New Discoveries

The AI helps you optimally use your sheet music library:

• Forgotten treasures – pieces you haven't performed in a long time
• Unexpected combinations – compilations you wouldn't have thought of
• Complete utilization – all sheet music is considered
• Inspiration – new ideas for your program design

Flexibility and Control

You maintain full control:

• Multiple suggestions – choose from various options
• Individual customization – change individual pieces as desired
• Your expertise – combine AI suggestions with your experience
• Learning effect – understand why certain combinations work

BETA Phase – Be Part of It!

The AI-powered program planning is currently in BETA phase. This means:

• Test for free – use the feature at no extra cost
• Give feedback – help us improve the AI
• Early access – benefit from new features first
• Continuous improvement – the AI learns with each use

Your experiences and feedback help us make AI program planning even better. Become part of the revolution in concert planning!

The Future of Program Planning is Intelligent

Chorilo's AI-powered program planning is more than a tool – it's your personal dramaturg. Through the combination of automatic sheet music analysis, dramaturgical knowledge, and artificial intelligence, concert planning becomes:

• Faster – seconds instead of hours
• More professional – dramatically thoughtful
• More inspiring – new program ideas
• More efficient – optimal use of your sheet music library
• Less stressful – no more worries about program design

Start Today with Intelligent Program Planning

Perfect concert programs are no longer a matter of luck. With Chorilo's AI-powered program planning, you have an intelligent assistant that knows your sheet music collection, understands dramaturgical principles, and creates professional program suggestions in seconds.

Test AI program planning for free in the BETA phase and experience how easy designing perfect concert programs can be. Your next concert deserves the best program – let the AI work for you!