Sonora Features

Everything your group needs, nothing it doesn't

Purpose-built tools for choirs, orchestras, theater groups, dance companies, and music educators. No more juggling five different subscriptions.

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Rehearsal Track Player

A purpose-built audio player with sections, tempo control, A-B looping, and continuous playback. Members practice their parts on any device. No more hunting through email attachments or shared drives.

  • Section parts & section controls
  • A-B looping for tricky passages
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x–2x)
  • Background audio on mobile
  • CarPlay support for in-car practice
  • Lock screen & media session controls
Rehearsal Track Player additional view
Rehearsal Track Player on iPad
Rehearsal Track Player on iPhone
Everything for a performance, in one place

Rehearsal to Show Management

Organize your shows, concerts, recitals, or productions with all their materials together. Sheet music, rehearsal tracks, notes, and media, all linked to specific pieces and accessible to the right members.

  • Customizable program structure
  • Per-item audio, PDF, and media uploads
  • Section-specific material access
  • Bulk upload for large libraries
  • Drag-and-drop ordering
  • Custom terminology per organization
Rehearsal to Show Management additional view
Rehearsal to Show Management on iPad
Rehearsal to Show Management on iPhone
Rehearsals, performances, and everything between

Schedules & Events

A calendar built for performing arts, not corporate meetings. Track rehearsals, performances, sectionals, and special events with calendar sync to personal devices.

  • Rehearsal & performance scheduling
  • Calendar sync (Google, Apple, Outlook)
  • Location and notes per event
  • Cover image presets
  • Recurring event support
  • Individual member lessons and events
Schedules & Events additional view
Schedules & Events on iPad
Schedules & Events on iPhone
A home for every member

Member Portal

Each member gets a profile with their section, role, and contact info. Admins manage invitations, permissions, and rosters. Members access everything through a single login.

  • Member profiles with section & role
  • Invitation codes & email invites
  • Join request approval workflow
  • Section & group management
  • Role-based permissions
  • Member directory with search
Member Portal on iPad
Member Portal on iPhone
No more paying for Slack

Built-in Messaging & Channels

Channels for sections, leadership, and announcements. Direct messages between members. All within the same platform your members already use for rehearsals and schedules.

  • Organization-wide channels
  • Section & program channels
  • Direct messages between members
  • Real-time message delivery
  • Unread counts & notifications
  • Admin-managed channel creation
Built-in Messaging & Channels on iPad
Built-in Messaging & Channels on iPhone
Sonora adapts to how you already work

Your Show, Your Way

Shows, concerts, recitals, or productions. Sonora uses the terminology your organization already uses. Configure sections, roles, and labels to match your workflow.

  • Custom performance labels
  • Organization-specific sections
  • Flexible group & role names
  • Themes and appearance settings
  • Custom subdomain (yourorg.sonora.is)
  • Configurable content categories
Your Show, Your Way on iPad
Your Show, Your Way on iPhone

Available everywhere you are

Access Sonora from any device. Practice at home, check the schedule on the go, or manage your organization from your desk.

Native iOS Experience

iOS App (in Beta)

A fully native iPhone and iPad app built with Swift. Background audio playback, push notifications, offline access, lock screen controls, and CarPlay support. Practice rehearsal tracks on your commute with CarPlay, or anywhere else, even without an internet connection.

  • CarPlay support to practice tracks on your commute
  • Native Swift app for iPhone & iPad
  • Background audio with lock screen controls
  • Push notifications for messages & events
  • Offline access to downloaded materials
  • Available on the App Store
Sonora iOS app on iPad
Sonora iOS app on iPhone
Browser-Based Web App

Full-Feature Web App

The full Sonora experience right in your browser. No downloads, no installation. Works on any device with a modern browser, from desktop to tablet. Members can access their materials, schedules, and messages from anywhere, even on devices that don't support the native app. Works with CarPlay for audio playback on the go without needing the native app.

  • No downloads or installation required
  • Works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge
  • Full admin & management tools
  • Responsive design for any screen size
  • Real-time messaging & notifications
  • Audio player with full playback controls
Sonora web app on tablet
Sonora web app on mobile
Coming Soon

Android App

A native Android app is on its way. We're building the same great experience for Android devices. In the meantime, Android users can access everything through the fully-featured web app including background audio playback and notifications, all optimized for mobile browsers.

  • Native Android app in development
  • Background audio & notifications
  • Offline access to materials
  • Full feature parity with iOS
  • Use the web app in the meantime
Sonora Android app preview
Sonora Android app phone preview

Built on a modern foundation

Secure by default

Row-level security on every database query

Mobile-first

Works beautifully on phones and tablets

Real-time updates

Messages and changes appear instantly

Ready to simplify your workflow?

See how Sonora can replace your scattered tools with one platform built for the arts.