The choir blog
Stories from the world of choir singing, interviews, and practical advice from us to help you improve your singing and your choir.
July 21, 2026 • Jonas Deuchler
Ear Training Without Sheet Music: the New Learning Path in cori
Train your ear, your rhythm and your voice – step by step, without reading music, in two-minute sessions. The new Learning Path in cori: in the app and the browser.
July 19, 2026 • Jonas Deuchler
A choir app in your language: cori now comes in 17 languages
The choir app cori is now available in 17 languages – from German, English and Spanish through Polish, Finnish and Estonian all the way to Bahasa Indonesia and Ukrainian. Here's how to pick your language.
July 7, 2026 • Jonas Deuchler
Ticketing for choirs: sell concert tickets online without a base fee
Selling concert tickets online for choirs, orchestras and associations: fees compared, when the money arrives, seating plans for churches and parish halls, admission without a signal, GEMA, VAT for non-profit activity and the right of withdrawal.
June 9, 2026 • Jonas Deuchler
Messages, polls, live annotations and file storage: four new features in cori
The new cori release brings four features that belong together: messages, polls, live annotations in the sheet music and shared file storage. What's inside – and why we're shipping them together.
May 27, 2026 • Janina Moeller
The Best Tablet Stands for Choir Rehearsals and Concerts: A Field-Tested Comparison
Clamp mounts, mic-stand mounts, magnetic systems — which tablet stand actually works in the rehearsal room and on the concert stage? A practical comparison of the main options, with a clear recommendation.
May 18, 2026 • Jonas Deuchler
From the rehearsal room to the arena: how 100,000 children practice for 6K UNITED! with cori
Sold-out arenas, an 18-piece band, 6,000 children on stage at the same time: that's 6K UNITED! Since May 2026, every participating choir has had free access to a practice space inside cori. What's in it, and what we deliberately left out.
February 19, 2026 • Janina Moeller
Practice recordings in the choir: How your singers really practice at home
Practice recordings are the most valuable tool between rehearsals – if you use them right. From MIDI to sung-in versions, from MP3 to choir app: how to create practice material that actually gets used.
February 15, 2026 • Janina Moeller
Winning and keeping new singers: how your choir becomes a member magnet
Is your choir looking for tenors? How good onboarding and going digital help you win new singers over, get them involved quickly and keep them for the long run.
February 2, 2026 • Janina Moeller
Concert Preparation for Choirs: Your Plan for the Perfect Performance
From choosing the programme to stage performance: learn how to prepare your choir concert professionally and captivate your audience. Field-tested tips for an unforgettable performance.
January 26, 2026 • Tatjana Larina
Choir Apps 2026 Compared
Choir apps 2026 compared: from Konzertmeister to cori – which app fits your choir? An honest review with clear recommendations for organization and practice.
January 18, 2026 • Janina Moeller
Finding the Right Choir App: A Practical Guide for Choir Directors and Singers
Which choir app fits your choir? Tips from choir director Janina on how to choose between administrative apps and musical choir apps
January 11, 2026 • Jonas Deuchler
Practicing Your Choir Part with an Audio Mixer: How to Learn Your Voice at Home
With a mixer you can boost or reduce your own voice part within the choir sound however you like, so you can practice more effectively.