Polls in Chorilo – Democratic Decisions Made Easy

Polls in Chorilo – More Than Just Voting

How often do choirs face the challenge of making collective decisions? Which date works for most members? Which piece should be in the program? What concert attire do members prefer? Traditionally, this means endless email chains, WhatsApp discussions, or external survey tools with separate logins.

Chorilo puts an end to this chaos. The intelligent poll system is directly integrated into notifications and offers an elegant solution for all ensemble voting – from simple yes/no questions to complex event scheduling with automatic event creation.

What Makes Chorilo Polls Special

What makes the poll feature in Chorilo so special? It's the seamless integration into the ensemble's communication flow. While other platforms refer to external tools or require complicated processes, Chorilo polls work intuitively and directly where communication happens – in the notifications.

Every poll is more than just a vote. It's part of a larger context, embedded in the notification with all relevant information, attachments, and discussions. Members don't just see the question, they also understand the why and can share their thoughts in the comments.

Two Poll Types for Different Needs

Chorilo offers two fundamental poll types that differ fundamentally in their functionality and are each optimized for specific scenarios.

Simple Polls – Making Clear Decisions

The simple poll is the centerpiece for everyday voting in the ensemble. It's about gathering opinions, determining preferences, or making decisions together. The choir director asks a question and defines the possible answer options.

These polls work on a proven principle: Members see the question, select their preferred option, and confirm their vote. What makes Chorilo special here is complete transparency. Once a member has voted, they not only see the percentage distribution of votes but also the names of all voters for each option.

This transparency creates trust and allows the ensemble to see together what the mood is. For example, if voting on concert attire, members can see that the majority prefers black clothing while also recognizing which colleagues voted for which option. This fosters a sense of community and makes decisions understandable.

Event Polls – The Intelligent Way to Find Dates

The event poll is a specialized form of voting specifically developed for the challenge of finding dates. Here it's not about abstract options, but concrete time slots with date, time, and duration.

The crucial difference lies in the structure: Instead of simple text options, the creator defines concrete event proposals with start time and duration. Each proposal is automatically formatted and clearly displays date, time, and planned duration. Members can see at a glance when the event would take place and how long it would last.

What makes this feature revolutionary is the seamless connection to event management. While with simple polls the vote is the end result, with event polls it's only the first step. Once it's clear which date has the most votes, the choir director can create an official event from the chosen option with a single click.

Single Choice vs. Multiple Choice – The Fine Difference

Regardless of whether it's a simple poll or an event poll, an important decision must be made for each vote: Should members be able to choose only one option or multiple?

Single Choice – A Clear Decision

With single choice, each member can only vote for one option. This is ideal for situations where a clear decision must be made. If the choir needs to choose between three different concert programs, it makes no sense to select multiple – in the end, only one can be performed.

Single choice forces members to commit and show their true preference. This leads to clear, meaningful results that facilitate decision-making. In the user interface, options appear as radio buttons, visually signaling that only one choice is possible.

Multiple Choice – Flexible Availability

Multiple choice, on the other hand, allows members to select multiple options simultaneously. This is particularly valuable for availability queries. For example, if multiple rehearsal dates are available and the choir director wants to know who can attend which dates, multiple choice is the right choice.

Members can mark all dates when they are available. The result then shows for each date how many members have time. This way, the choir director can choose the date when most singers can attend. Options appear as checkboxes, visually communicating that multiple selections are possible.

This flexibility is particularly valuable for event polls. Instead of creating a separate poll for each event proposal, members can indicate all their available time slots in a single vote. This saves time and provides a complete overview of the entire ensemble's availability.

From Event Poll to Official Event – One Click Is Enough

The true strength of the event poll shows in the next step: conversion into an official event. This process, which is laborious and error-prone in other systems, works in Chorilo with a single click.

Once voting is complete and a favorite is determined, a "Create event from option" button appears for each event option. This button is only visible to administrators and editors of the ensemble – after all, only authorized persons should be able to create official events.

Clicking this button opens a confirmation dialog that shows the details of the event to be created once more. This prevents accidental event creation and gives the choir director the opportunity to review the decision. After confirmation, the magic happens: Chorilo automatically creates a complete event with all details from the poll option.

The new event takes over the date, time, and duration from the poll option. It immediately appears in the ensemble's calendar, and all members are notified. Members who voted for this option have already signaled their availability – and Chorilo goes one step further: These members are automatically registered as "Confirmed" for the newly created event. Their vote is seamlessly converted into a binding commitment, so participant management is already perfectly prepared.

What previously required a multi-step process – create poll, evaluate results, manually create event, inform members – now happens in seconds. Poll results flow seamlessly into event planning, and the ensemble can focus on what matters: the music.

Transparency and Trust Through Visible Votes

A core principle of Chorilo polls is complete transparency. Unlike anonymous votes, Chorilo shows not only the results but also who voted for which option. This decision is deliberate and has important reasons.

In an ensemble based on collaboration and trust, transparency creates clarity. When everyone can see who voted for which option, there are no speculations or misunderstandings. Decision-making becomes understandable and fair.

This transparency is particularly valuable for event polls. The choir director can not only see that 15 members voted for a specific date but also know exactly which voices those are. This helps with planning and makes it possible to specifically approach members who haven't voted yet.

Voter names are clearly displayed under each option, sorted by voice part. This way, the choir director can see at a glance whether all voice parts are evenly represented. This information is especially important for rehearsal planning, where balanced attendance is crucial.

Practical Application Scenarios

Scenario 1: Finding Rehearsal Date with Multiple Choice

The choir director wants to schedule an additional rehearsal and proposes five possible dates. He creates an event poll with multiple choice so each member can mark all dates when they are available.

Members open the notification, see the five event proposals with date, time, and duration, and select their available time slots. Within a few hours, 80 percent of members have voted. Results clearly show that Wednesday evening with 25 votes is the favorite, followed by Thursday with 18 votes.

The choir director sees in the detail view that all voice parts are well represented for the Wednesday option. With one click on "Create event from option," the Wednesday date becomes the official rehearsal. All members receive a notification, and the event appears in the calendar. The 25 members who voted for this date are automatically registered as "Confirmed" – their vote already counts as a binding commitment.

Scenario 2: Choosing Concert Program with Single Choice

The ensemble should choose between three different concert programs. The choir director creates a simple poll with single choice and adds a description and sheet music excerpts as attachments for each program.

Members study the options, listen to the attached audio examples, and make their decision. Each member can only vote for one program, leading to a clear preference. After voting concludes, results show that Program B with 45 percent of votes is the clear favorite.

In the comments under the notification, members discuss their choice, share their thoughts on the different pieces, and build anticipation for the upcoming concert. The decision is democratically made, transparent, and understandable to all.

Scenario 3: Scheduling Dress Rehearsal with Single Choice

For the dress rehearsal before the big concert, all members must be available. The choir director creates an event poll with three proposals and chooses single choice since each member should only indicate their preferred date.

Voting shows that Saturday morning with 60 percent of votes is clearly preferred. The choir director checks the names of voters and sees that all important soloists voted for this date. With one click, the Saturday date becomes official, and the dress rehearsal is perfectly planned.

Integration into Communication Flow

What's special about Chorilo polls is their seamless integration into the ensemble's entire communication flow. A poll is never isolated but always part of a larger notification with context, information, and discussion possibilities.

When a choir director creates an event poll, they can explain in the notification why this event is important, what is planned, and what preparations are needed. They can attach relevant documents, share links, and give members all the information they need for an informed decision.

Members can ask questions in the comments, voice concerns, or make suggestions. This discussion takes place directly under the poll, so all participants have the full context. If someone notes, for example, that a certain date conflicts with a holiday, everyone sees it immediately and can adjust their vote accordingly.

This integration makes polls a living part of ensemble communication, not an isolated tool. Decision-making becomes a collaborative process where all voices are heard and every contribution counts.

Technical Sophistication Behind Simplicity

What appears simple and intuitive to users is based on sophisticated technology. Chorilo internally clearly distinguishes between simple polls and event polls but treats both in a unified user interface.

For event polls, options are not stored as simple text but as structured data with date, time, and duration. This structure enables automatic formatting, correct display in different time zones, and seamless conversion into events.

Real-time updating of results works without page reload. As soon as a member votes, percentages and the list of voters automatically update for all other viewers. This live functionality creates a dynamic experience and immediately shows how sentiment in the ensemble develops.

Permission checking ensures that only administrators and editors can create events from poll options, while all members can vote and see results. This fine-grained control protects against accidental actions while maintaining democratic participation.

Why Chorilo Polls Are the Future of Ensemble Decisions

The poll feature in Chorilo represents a paradigm shift in how ensembles make decisions. Instead of relying on external tools, complicated processes, or endless discussions, choirs now have an integrated, intelligent system that unites democracy and efficiency.

The combination of simple polls and specialized event polls covers all voting scenarios. The choice between single and multiple choice provides the necessary flexibility for different situations. Complete transparency creates trust and traceability. And the ability to directly create events from poll results closes the circle from decision-making to implementation.

Chorilo polls are more than a feature – they are a tool for democratic, transparent, and efficient ensemble leadership. They give every member a voice, make decisions understandable, and save valuable time that can be used for what matters: the music.

Start with Democratic Decisions

Democracy in the ensemble doesn't mean chaos, but structured participation. With Chorilo, you have the perfect tool to involve your ensemble in decisions, gather opinions, and find the best path together.

Test the poll feature for free and experience how easy democratic decision-making can be. Create your first event poll, see results in real-time, and create the perfect event with one click. Your ensemble deserves a voice – give it to them with Chorilo.